Dream Seekers Graduation
Tuesday, May 24, from 5-8pm, come join us for a BBQ and Drum Social to celebrate the Dream Seekers and all of their achievements this year!
Little Dreamers Program
Thursday, May 26, from 5pm-7pm, we will be having our monthly meeting of the Little Dreamers Program. This is a program for engagement with 5 to 7 year old children focusing on wellness and learning more about Native American culture. Please call Martha or Christy to sign up, 313-846-6030.
Agency Holiday Closing
Monday, May 30th, we will be closed for Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours the following day.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
AIHFS will be holding a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training June 11, 2016 8:30am-5:00pm here at the agency in the Social Hall. Similar to First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to help youth experiencing mental health challenges or crises. This training is free and is open to the public. Participants will receive a certificate backed by the National Council for Behavioral Healthcare and a participant manual. Additionally, there will be a raffle for a $25 gas gift card and a special prize!! To register, please contact Karen Marshall, kmarshall@aihfs.org or 313-846-6030.
Algonac Grand Entry Video
This is the grand entry from the American Indian Festival at Algonac High School in Clay, Mi. held April 30, 2016. AIHFS was a partner at this event and we had a great time meeting lots of old friends and new friends.
Golfing Fundraiser
Please join The Second Annual Golf Outing & Benefit for Team Cares, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides medical, behavioral and mental health services for underserved populations throughout Michigan. This August 1st event will benefit the American Indian Health & Family Services of Southeastern Michigan. You may even get to meet Detroit Lions Coach Jim Caldwell and play alongside current and former players from the Lions and other local sports teams! Thanks to our “Team Theme,” you can win prizes such as game tickets, as well as jerseys and balls from Detroit’s pro sports teams! For more info go to our WordPress version. Follow the link for more info including how to register. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=bzjlkjtab&oeidk=a07ecjki1zy90c9005f
Law School Admissions Workshops
The Native American Pipeline to Law Pre-Law programs educate and help students successfully navigate the law school application process. They will be having a workshop at Michigan State University August 5-6, 2016.
https://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/pipeline-to-law-initiative-michigan-state-arizona-state-and-south-dakota-law-schools/
Individual Development Account
Ever want to purchase a home, but don’t have a way to get a down payment? Would you like to go to college, or have your children have the opportunity to go to college, but don’t have any money for tuition? Do you have a dream to start a small business, but lack the funds to get started? Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency has a program “IDA” that just might be what you need. For more info see our WordPress version. Fill in the questioner and see if you qualify to get started. Also, please remember to let them know you heard about them through AIHFS http://www.waynemetro.org/ida
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