Announcements of August 24th

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Changes Coming For Our Community Announcements
We are excited that our next set of community announcements will have a completely different look because we are switching to Mailchimp to format them! Besides the visual improvements we will also be able to offer a variety of lists to be on, allowing for a more targeted experience. As an example, one of those lists will be jobs/trainings. If you just want to receive that type of info then you will be able to select that list to be on. Another great feature is the unsubscribing function. Occasionally we get requests to be removed from our announcements and with Mailchimp it will happen easier and quicker. Watch for the next set of announcements and we hope you like it!

AIHFS Pow Wow and Health Fair
It’s almost time for our Pow wow! Saturday, August 25th, public welcome from 11am to 4pm, at our annual pow wow and health fair! We will have Native American arts and crafts, as well as food available for purchase. The grand entry of dancers will begin at noon! This is a free event and we are recommending you bring your lawn chairs so you’ll be able to watch all the dancing in comfort. Our pow wow will be at Romanowski Park, 4551 Lonyo Ave., Detroit, which is right around the corner from our agency. We are open to all dancers. We will also have a Wellness Walk around Romanowski Park at 10:30am. Wellness Walk participants will receive a t-shirt. Registration for the walk begins at 10am. For pow wow vendor information, contact Casey Brant at cbrant@aihfs.org This is a drug and alcohol free event. For general information please call Shelly at 313-846-3718.
Here is the link to our Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1799165657057326/

Pow Wow Volunteers Wanted
We are looking for a bunch of help for Saturday August 25th, from approximately 9am-6:30pm for our annual powwow and health fair that celebrates and promotes wellness in the community. We will need the most help during set up and clean up, but also have roles throughout the day that we could use support on. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Bridie at email: bjohnson@aihfs.org or ph (313)846-3718.

Community Lodge
Sunday, August 26th, we are having a community sweat lodge here at AIHFS, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit. The conductor will be Tony Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Fire & Teachings start around 10am. We will go in around 12pm (noon). Please remember these times are approximate. Women should bring a long comfortable skirt, modest comfortable top (such as a t-shirt) and a towel. Men should bring shorts and a towel. If you would like to bring a dish to share for the small feast afterwards, please do! For more info, 313-846-3718.

Holiday Closure
AIHFS will be closed Monday, September 3^rd, in recognition of Labor Day. All regular business will resume Tuesday, September 4^th. Please plan accordingly.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
September 6th, here at AIHFS, Sacred Bundle is offering a free training designed to teach parents, family members, human services workers and others, how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge, or is in crisis. Please let us know if you are attending, LLockhart@aihfs.org or ph. 313-846-3718.

ACTION Opioid Summit
Calling all youth! A.C.T.I.O.N. (Active Coalition That Influences Outcomes in the Neighborhood) is pleased to announce the 2018 Youth Opioid Summit Saturday September 1, 2018 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. The youth summit will provide the opportunity to hear from youth and experts in the areas of opioid prevention, overdose first response, treatment options, and strategies to combat the opioid crisis. Free for ages 13+ For more info use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/action-youth-led-opioid-summit-tickets-48815501479

Announcements of June 8th

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Digital Storytelling Workshop
June 8th through the 10th, the Sacred Bundle invites you to share your Hope and Wellness story. We are looking for 10 individuals that would like to learn the digital story process and come away with a beautiful product of their own to share with our community. Join us Friday June 8th, 6-8pm for the kick off to what is sure to be a therapeutic weekend full of listening, learning and sharing. Space in the workshop is limited, please contact Lauren to register at (313)846-3718 or LLockhart@aihfs.org.

Community Lodge
Saturday, June 9th, we are having a community sweat lodge here at AIHFS, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit. The conductor will be Tony Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Fire & Teachings start around 4pm. We will go in around 6pm. Please remember these times are approximate. Women should bring a long comfortable skirt, modest comfortable top (such as a t-shirt) and a towel. Men should bring shorts and a towel. If you would like to bring a dish to share for the small feast afterwards, please do! For more info, 313-846-3718.

Job Posting
American Indian Health and Family Services is looking for someone to join our Early Head Start Home visiting team! Please share with anyone who might be interested! How to apply: email a cover letter (include the position you are applying for and a summary of your skills and qualifications for position), minimum salary requirement, resume and a list of three professional references with contact information to hr@aihfs.org
Home Visitor Job Description

Youth Program CD Available
The Dream Seekers CD, Greatest Dreams, is available as a download from the website cdbaby. Please use this link:
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/dreamseekers#.Wxbw1KEmTO0.facebook

Well Woman Exam Webinar
June 11th at 1:30pm CST sponsored by the American Indian Cancer Foundation. This 15-minute webinar entitled De-mystifying the Well Woman Exam: What are you doing down there?! will be hosted by Dr. Amanda Bruegl. Dr. Bruegl (Oneida and Stockbridge-Munsee) is a Gynecologic Oncologist at the Oregon Health and Science University. The audience for this webinar is community members, patients, and anyone who would benefit from learning about how to talk to patients about a Well Woman Visit.

Please RSVP HERE to attend the webinar.

Substance Use Disorder Conference
The registration link is now available for the Wellness Beyond the Walls Conference on July 19^th! This is the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority’s Faith Based Community committee that coordinates this event. It’s always a good one each year. We encourage our community members to attend. This also includes Continuing Education for those who need to get those hours in. This conference is FREE and includes lunch! Use the following link to register.

https://www.dwctraining.com/2018-7-19-Fourth-Annual-Faith-Based-Substance-Use-.id.2980.htm

Announcements of May 31st

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Dream Seekers Summer Day Camp Registration Open House
Wednesday June 6^th, 2018, 5-7pm at AIHFS. Parents and guardians must attend the registration open house to register their youth for summer programs. Summer programs will include cultural activities, trips, traditional teachings, games, crafts, and more!
Camp Schedule is 10am-3pm. Ages 12-17: July 9^th-12^th, ages 8-11: July 16^th-19^th, ages 8-17: July 23^rd-26^th, ages 5-7: August 20^th-23^rd.
Call Martha or Joe for more information, 313-846-3718 or text them at 313-402-5033

Thursday Farm Stand
Beginning June 7^th, the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each month, from 3pm to 5pm, we will have Eastern Market’s farm stand where you can purchase fresh, locally grown food using cash, credit/debit, WIC, Bridge Card, Double-Up Food Bucks, Project Fresh, or Senior Fresh coupons. For more info contact Sacred Roots at 313-846-3718.

Digital Storytelling Workshop
June 8^th through the 10^th, the Sacred Bundle invites you to share your Hope and Wellness story. We are looking for 10 individuals that would like to learn the digital story process and come away with a beautiful product of their own to share with our community. Join us Friday June 8th, 6-8pm for the kick off to what is sure to be a therapeutic weekend full of listening, learning and sharing. Space in the workshop is limited, please contact Lauren to register at (313)846-3718 or LLockhart@aihfs.org.

AIHFS Receives CDC Wellness Grant
American Indian Health & Family Services (AIHFS) has received a 3-year grant from the Center for Disease Control to fund a project to identify and implement cultural wellness practices. The Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country grant will support traditional practices that build connections to community, family, and culture—which have been shown to reduce risk for chronic disease among American Indians and Alaska Natives. For more info, here is the full press release.

Bottle Drive
The Tribal Youth M.O.V.E. Group at AIHFS is currently collecting donations of cans and bottles. The group is trying to raise funds to recruit new members as well as for traveling expenses to different Native conferences throughout the year. If you have cans and/or bottles that you would like to donate, please contact Elizabeth Kincaid at ekincaid@aihfs.org or Bridie Johnson at bjohnson@aihfs.org

Men’s Health Community Dialogue
Saturday, June 2^nd, 9:30am to 2:30pm, at Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, be part of a listening session sponsored by the Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. This is one of many being held across the country.

Announcements of May 11th

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Free Zoster Vaccinations
For a limited time American Indian Health and Family Services has a limited surplus of Zoster vaccines available to those who qualify!
The Zoster vaccine helps increase your protection and decrease discomfort against the shingles, an extremely painful skin rash caused by the same virus as the chickenpox (varicella zoster virus). This pain can last for several months or years, cause complications involving the eye, and in some instances pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation or even death. Zoster infections are fairly common as one out of every three people age 60 or older will develop singles. That’s why we’re looking for patients or community members above the age of 60.
Community members age 60 and over can receive the Zoster vaccine FOR FREE at AIHFS if you:

are a member of a US Federally Recognized American Indian/Alaska Native Tribe
OR you do not have health insurance coverage
OR you have insurance coverage that does not cover the Zoster vaccine (please call your insurance on the back of your insurance card to find out)

The Zoster vaccination is not recommended for those who are allergic to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin or to those with a weakened immune system.
While there is no cure for shingles, vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, or your loved elders from this disease. Talk to the elders in your life to remind them to be vaccinated against Zoster and other illnesses. You must be an established patient to receive vaccinations at our clinic. To establish care, schedule an appointment, or find more information, contact our medical clinic at 313-846-6030 or visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/index.html.

Community Lodge
Saturday, May 12th, we are having a community sweat lodge here at AIHFS, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit. The conductor will be Tony Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Fire & Teachings start around 10am. We will go in around 12pm. Please remember these times are approximate. Women should bring a long comfortable skirt, modest comfortable top (such as a t-shirt) and a towel. Men should bring shorts and a towel. If you would like to bring a dish to share for the small feast afterwards, please do! For more info, 313-846-3718.

Community Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, May 17th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, we will have a focus group regarding our suicide prevention programming. The first 20 participants registered will receive a gift card. You must be 18 years old or over to participate. RSVP to John Marcus, 313-846-3718 or jmarcus@aihfs.org
If under 18, please call Darius at 313-846-3718 or email him at dwatkins@aihfs.org

Dream Seekers Fundraiser
Friday, May 18^th, 6-8pm, here at AIHFS, we will have youth performances, release of Dream Seekers CD titled “Greatest Dreams,” videos screening and an Indian Taco sale. All proceeds to benefit youth programs at American Indian Health & Family Services. For more info see our Facebook event page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/456347608136129/

Culture is Prevention by Dream Seekers

Community Garden Workday
Sacred Roots will be having a Community Garden workday on May 19^th from 9am-12noon at Romanowski Park. We will be focusing on pruning the fruit trees, cultivating the garden beds and other garden related tasks. We’ll meet here at AIHFS at 9am and walk over as a group by 9:15am. Any questions, contact Rosebud or Shiloh, 313-846-3718

Free Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, May 16^th, at Trinity-St. Mark’s United Church in Detroit. WSU’s Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors is hosting a presentation called Clearing the Air: Southwest Detroit. Topics will include air quality in your neighborhood, reducing diesel emissions and the DREACT air monitoring project. RSVP is required.

Mini Pow Wow Looking for Vendors
Saturday, May 19^th, in Strongsville, OH the Lake Erie Native American Council is having a mini wacipi (pow wow). This event started out as a way to honor and showcase culture class participants. They are looking for vendors. For more info contact Marlys Rambeau at LENAC2018@gmail.com

Announcements of May 4th

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Cinco De Mayo
Sunday, May 6^th, there will be a Cinco de Mayo parade and fiesta. The parade starts at Patton Park, 2301 Woodmere St., Detroit and the Fiesta is at Clark Park, 1130 Clark Ave., Detroit. You can support our AIHFS Thrive by Five Early Head Start program by attending.

Dream Seekers Calendar
This month the Dream Seekers have planned the Youth Council, a Youth CD Release Fundraiser and the Graduation Program. Here is the full schedule of events.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Thursday, May 10th, 4pm – 7pm, participants will engage with other youth/adults in fun educational activities here at AIHFS, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit. Tools and resources around mental health will be shared. We will have open mic, food, games, face painting and resource sharing! We look forward to see you all there. For more info, Glenn Wilson at 313-846-3718.

Community Lodge
Saturday, May 12th, we are having a community sweat lodge here at AIHFS, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit. The conductor will be Tony Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Fire & Teachings start around 10am. We will go in around 12pm. Please remember these times are approximate. Women should bring a long comfortable skirt, modest comfortable top (such as a t-shirt) and a towel. Men should bring shorts and a towel. If you would like to bring a dish to share for the small feast afterwards, please do! For more info, 313-846-3718.

Dream Seekers Youth Share Messages of Hope and Resilience in New Music CD and Videos
Following the Anishinaabe Grandparent teachings of Love, Respect, Wisdom, Humility, Honesty, Truth, and Courage, the Dream Seekers collaborated with local singers, songwriters, musicians, and videographer John Marcus to produce an album of original songs and two music videos that carry on those teachings in creative and unique ways. The Dream Seekers express their gratitude to their elders by dedicating the album to those in the community who have guided and taught them and to their Youth Program Coordinator Martha Hinojosa who “leads them fearlessly down the Red Road.”
The Dream Seekers will be celebrating the release of their new album, titled “Greatest Dreams,” in a fundraiser concert and screening of the music videos made for two songs on the album, “Culture is Prevention” and “It’s Gon’ Get Better” and they are inviting the public to attend and support their efforts.
We are Dream Seekers, young and adult speakers. Time to take a stand you and me hand in hand for your family, culture, voice, time to take a stand it’s your choice.” ~Dream Seekers, from the song It’s Gon’ Get Better
When: Friday May 18^th, 2018, 6-8pm
Where: American Indian Health and Family Services, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit, MI 48210
What: Youth performances, CD release, video screening, and Indian taco sale
Why: All proceeds benefit youth programs at American Indian Health and Family Services
Contact Joe at 313-846-3718 or jreilly@aihfs.org

AIHFS Pow Wow and Health Fair
Saturday, August 25th, 12pm to 4pm, we will have our annual pow wow and health fair! We will have Native American arts and crafts, as well as food available for purchase. The pow wow will be open to the public beginning at 11am. This is a free event and we are recommending you bring your lawn chairs so you’ll be able to watch all the dancing in comfort. This year’s pow wow will be at Romanowski Park which is right around the corner from our agency. We are open to all dancers. We will also have a Wellness Walk around Romanowski Park at 10:30am. Registration for the walk begins at 10am. For pow wow vendor information, contact Casey Brant at cbrant@aihfs.org This is a drug and alcohol free event. For general information please call Shelly at 313-846-3718.

Asthma and Allergy Fundraiser
May 6^th, 2pm at Harmony Park, 13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America-Michigan Chapter is partnering with The Detroit Repertory Theater for a fundraiser. Tickets are $20. Each year the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America declares May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It is the peak season for those with asthma and allergies and the perfect time to educate patients, families, friends and co-workers about these diseases. There is no cure for asthma and many deaths related to asthma are preventable with proper treatment and care.

Announcements of April 26th

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Thank You Rafael Perez Gomez
American Indian Health & Family Services would like to thank Rafael Perez Gomez, owner of RYS Construction, LLC., for his generous recurring donation to our Early Head Start program. We’d also like to thank Early Head Start employee, Yolanda Zayas-Zarate, for reaching out to Mr. Gomez to continue to build on the relationship she had while with previous employment.
Mr. Gomez has been a lifelong resident of Southwest Detroit. He said, “making a donation is a way to contribute to the children of the community.”

Thank you to Ken Jones and Mary Carmen Muñoz
American Indian Health & Family Services would like to thank Ken “Red Rock” Jones and Mary Carmen Muñoz, of Aztecnology Systems and LA SED, for their generous donation of car seats, formula, and diapers. Their gift will ensure that parents in the Healthy Start program have access to items they need for their babies as well as car seats to ensure the safety of our littlest community members. We are so grateful for their support!

( L to R, Aimee Cisler, Ken Jones, Rosa Bear, Nickole Fox)

Healthy Start/Early Head Start Playgroup
Families with young children are invited to join us for our playgroup on Friday, April 27 from 11am-1:30pm. We will have Music Therapist Ana DeLaRosa joining us for fun musical activities with children and adults. For more information please contact the Healthy Start or Early Head Start office.

American Indian Festival
Saturday, April 28th, 12pm – 4pm, American Indian Communities Leadership Council will be presenting American Indian Festival in Algonac Mi at Algonac High School. Make sure to say hi to our AIHFS representatives who’ll be doing outreach there. This is a free event that is open to the public and there will be powwow dancing, American Indian crafts, and a food sale.

Bear Forgiveness Bundle Teachings
Sunday, April 29th, from 6pm to 9pm, Bea Jackson will teach the 2^nd part of Bear Forgiveness Bundle Teachings here at AIHFS. This will be a potluck so bring your feast bundles. Everyone will carpool down to the river for the castaway ceremony. For more info contact Nickole Fox at 313-846-3718.

Cobell Scholarships
We’ve found a few really great scholarship opportunities for native people looking to get undergraduate, graduate, or vocational education experiences! For more info click the following link:

https://cobellscholar.academicworks.com/

French Canadian Tour
September 23^rd through September 29^th , the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church of Dearborn is hosting a French Canadian Autumn tour. This is a 7 days/6 nights trip to Kingston, ON; Quebec City, QC; Bourcherville, QC and Niagra Falls, ON. The cost is $1,379.00

Announcements of February 1st

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Dream Seekers February Calendar
Below is the February calendar for the AIHFS youth program, Dream Seekers. The Dream Seekers program is open to youth ages 8-17. For more info, Martha, Joe or Kat at 313-846-3718.

Traditional Healing
Traditional Healing One-on-One sessions with Liz Akiwenzie will be conducted, February 15, from 9am to 5pm. Please call (313) 846-6030 to set up an appointment.

Community Lodge
Saturday, Feb. 17^th, we are having a community sweat lodge here at AIHFS, 4880 Lawndale, Detroit. The conductor will be Tony Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Fire & Teachings start around 4pm. We will go in around 6pm. Please remember these times are approximate. Women should bring a long comfortable skirt, modest comfortable top (such as a t-shirt) and a towel. Men should bring shorts and a towel. If you would like to bring a dish to share for the small feast afterwards, please do! For more info, 313-846-3718.

Agency Closure
Monday, Feb. 19^th, AIHFS will be closed for President’s Day. We will resume all regular business the following day.

safeTALK Training
Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 from 12pm-4pm AIHFS will be having a FREE safeTALK workshop. It is a 4-hour alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. If you or someone you know is possibly experiencing a suicidal crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255. It is open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Cottage Food Law
March 27^th, 6pm-8pm, learn how to prepare and sell foods to the public under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law. AIHFS is having a 2 hour workshop which will help you in the preparation and selling of cottage foods safely and successfully. You must register to attend. Register with Rosebud at AIHFS, ph. 313-846-3718.

Our latest AIHFS Videos
Have you been to our YouTube channel or the videos page of our website lately? We’ve added three videos to them recently. Below is one about our mission here at AIHFS, another is a recap of our Winter Solstice Celebration and the last is a Year-in-review.

Zoster Vaccine
For a limited time American Indian Health and Family Services has a limited surplus of Zoster vaccines available to those who qualify!
The Zoster vaccine helps increase your protection and decrease discomfort against the shingles, an extremely painful skin rash caused by the same virus as the chickenpox (varicella zoster virus). This pain can last for several months or years, cause complications involving the eye, and in some instances pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, brain inflammation or even death.
Zoster infections are fairly common as one out of every three people age 60 or older will develop singles. That’s why we’re looking for patients or community members above the age of 60.
Community members age 60 and over can receive the Zoster vaccine for free at AIHFS if you:

are American Indian/Alaska Native
are NOT allergic to gelatin, or the antibiotic neomycin
do NOT have a weakened immune system
Or have insurance coverage of the Zoster vaccine (please call your insurance to verify)

While there is no cure for shingles, vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, or your loved elders from this disease. Talk to the elders in your life to remind them to be vaccinated against Zoster and other illnesses. To schedule an appointment or find more information, contact our medical clinic at 313-846-6030 or visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/index.html.

Need Garden Space?
Sacred Roots is offering garden space and assistance for all of your planting needs. For more info, Rosebud, ph. 313-846-3718.

Announcements of December 9th

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MI Healthy Mind
If you’re driving through the northern suburbs, look for AIHFS’ Keith Dayson up on the billboards at I-75, south of 13 mile rd. and another at I-275 near Plymouth rd! Be sure to catch the show they are promoting which is MI Healthy Mind, this Sunday at 12 noon on channel 20. Besides Keith being on the show, it will also feature from AIHFS, Ashley Tuomi and Glenn Wilson. From our Traditional Teachers Advisory Council, look for Jerry Cleland.

Community Lodge
In the evening of Dec. 16, Friday, we will be having a community sweat lodge. The conductor will be Tony Davis of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Fire & Teachings start around 5pm. We will go in around 7pm. Please remember these times are approximate. Women should bring a long comfortable skirt, modest comfortable top (such as a t-shirt) and a towel. Men should bring shorts and a towel. If you would like to bring a dish to share for the small feast afterwards, please do! For more info, please contact Nickole Fox or Keith Dayson, 313-846-6030.

Coat Giveaway
Sunday, Dec 18, Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC), in partnership with Midwest Recycling, will be giving away coats (gently used, first come, first served) to income eligible families. The event will take place at the LAHC community center located at: 4337 Maple St. in Dearborn.

Winter Accessory Giveaway
Wednesday, Dec. 21^st, residents of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties can stop by the Southfield Parks and Recreation Building to receive a winter hat, a pair of winter gloves, a pair of socks and one headband.

Winter Solstice
Wednesday, Dec. 21st, we will be having our annual winter solstice celebration at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Campus. The address for the University is 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128. The Building info is: University Center, Kochoff Hall, 1133 University Center, Dearborn, Michigan. (once you get on campus you can look for signs to the University Center/Kochoff Hall)
This year’s feast will feature foods grown in the AIHFS garden. There will also be a giveaway. Everyone is welcome to bring a new, homemade or gently used item to contribute! Donations are welcome to help cover event. Please bring your feast bundles! (plate, bowl, cup, utensils)
~Event sponsored by~
University of Michigan, Dearborn
American Indian Health & Family Services
Southeastern Michigan Indians Inc.
For more info, call Nickole Fox 313-846-3718 x1400

Blog Posting
Our latest blog posting is titled One Small Step to Improve the Health of our Planet. It is by a former AIHFS Dream Seeker, Jacquelene Hollier Jackson. Here is an excerpt. “Through the values I’ve learned at home and at AIHFS as a former Dream Seeker, I think that caring for the planet is so important, so, before you throw something away try to think of another use for it! I grew up with my big Muscogee Creek/African American family in Detroit…” Click here to go to our blog and read the entire posting: https://aihfsdirector.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/one-small-step-to-improve-the-health-of-our-planet/

URBAN ROOTS 2017
Urban Roots is a nine-week course, beginning February 4^th, designed to support community leaders in establishing or expanding thriving community gardens in the city. Applications are due January 20th! Since 2005, nearly 400 community leaders have participated in Urban Roots, building their skills as growers, organizers and using this experience to establish and maintain thriving urban gardens and farms in the city. For more info, see the following pdf application at their website: http://detroitagriculture.net/wp-content/uploads/2017_UR-APPLICATION.pdf