Announcements of June 8th

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

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.

 

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.

 

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 August 18

 

Dream Seekers Youth Digital Storytelling

Tomorrow, August 19^th, we will be hosting a Dream Seekers Youth Digital Storytelling Premiere from 6-8pm in the AIHFS Social Hall. This will give our youth who participated in the summer program an opportunity to share the digital stories they created. Please come and support them with your presence.

Community Advisory Council
Thursday, August 20, 5:30-7:30pm, we will be having our monthly community advisory council meeting. This month we will have a representative from the Veteran’s Administration, Charles Lawrence. One of the talking points will be: Is the VA meeting the spiritual needs of Native Americans. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, John Marcus, 313-846-6030.

American Indian Diabetes Summit
August 29, at the Ford community & performing arts center will be an American Indian Diabetes Summit. Some of the workshop topics will be: diabetes management, nutrition and fitness information and preventing medical complications. For more info call AIHFS 313-846-3718.

Native American Heritage Day
September 26, across from the Nankin Mills interpretive center, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, Mi. from 1-5pm. Join AIHFS as we help celebrate the  75^th anniversary of one of our partners, the North American Indian Association, with Native American singing, dancing, craft items and food for sale. The cost is free and should be a great family event.

World Suicide Prevention Day
Join us For World Suicide Prevention Day!
September 10^th 4:00pm-7:00pm at AIHFS [4880 Lawndale, Detroit, 48210]
We will be having BBQ, Traditional crafts, Visual Arts- pop up mural painting, Open Mic [special poetry sharing from Youth United & Awkward Theory will be performing!].  We will also be breaking down stigma through activities with Youth United.  Use our Hashtags for the event #WSPD2015 and #HealingHelpers
Hope & Wellness Screenings will be offered- youth ages 10-24 get a $20 giftcard for participating.  Under 18’s don’t forget to bring your parents to sign consents! More Info/Questions- Contact Christy B. [cbieber@aihfs.org | 313-846-6030]

Traditional Dinner Event
Join us on Sept. 18^th at 6pm for our Decolonizing Our Diet: Healing Our Bodies, Healing Ourselves event as we discuss wellness and native foods and enjoy a traditional dinner. Also, help AIHFS determine the direction of our new grant focusing on food sovereignty and healthy food access. For more information, contact Shiloh at (313) 846-6030 or smaples@aihfs.org

Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarships
First Nations Development Institute is accepting applications for its First Nations Native Agriculture & Food System program that aims to encourage more Native American college students to enter the agricultural sector in Native communities. For more info including how to apply, use this link:  http://www.firstnations.org/grantmaking/scholarship

 

 

Announcements of August 7th

 

Breastfeeding Brunch
In honor of National Breastfeeding month, Healthy Start will be hosting a Breastfeeding Brunch on August 14 at 11am. All families are welcome. We will have a light brunch and activities for the whole family. You do not have to be breastfeeding to attend.

 

AIHFS Fundraiser
This Saturday, August 15, 2015 if you dine any time between 10:30AM – 10:00PM at the Olga’s Kitchen in the Heights Shopping Center at 26308 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 a portion of your bill will be donated to AIHFS. You are required to bring a flyer (note: passing out of fliers at the event or parking lot is not allowed). Link to Flyer: Click here Link to fundraiser info : Click here

Dream Seekers Youth Digital Storytelling
We will be hosting a Dream Seekers Youth Digital Storytelling Premiere on Wednesday August 19^th from 6-8pm in the AIHFS Social Hall. This will give our youth who participated in the summer program an opportunity to share the digital stories they created. Please come and support them with your presence.

Wellness Beyond the Walls Conference
Registration is now open for this first annual faith based initiatives conference to be held August 19 & 20 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. This year’s theme is Connecting Community, Spirituality & Wellness: Chasing Circumstances or Changing Conditions?  For more info click the following pdf. wellness beyond the walls

 

Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference
October 23-25 will be the dates for the 11^th annual conference. This year’s theme is We are one. Opened to spirit, hearts engaged, grounded in earth and acting for life. For more info, including the scheduled workshops, click the following pdf.Bioneers Detroit Conference

 

Winter Solstice
Save the date, December 21^st, for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration which be at University of Michigan-Dearborn from 5-9pm!