eNews for Kyrene's
Native American Community
January 12, 2009
Help Needed for
Chandler Multi-Cultural Festival Fry Bread Sale
NAPAC (Native American Parent
Advisory Committee) will participate in the Chandler Multi-cultural
Festival on Saturday, January 17, 2009. This is an enormous honor
and a huge undertaking - Festival organizers estimate 5,000 - 7,000
attendees. We need a lot of volunteers (food
handler cards are required). Set up will begin at
9:30 am and the Festival will be underway from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
If you can help during any part of the day, ple
ase
call Terry at (480) 783-4091!
Chandler Multi-cultural Festival
Fry Bread Sale
When: Saturday, January 17, 2009
Where: Chandler Downtown Library Plaza
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We Need Your Input!
Please share your celebrations and
suggestions with us! How are the current
Native American Student Services programs and Native American Parent
Advisory Committee serving your family's needs? Please send your
thoughts and suggestions for improvement to
Terry to use as we plan 2009/10 services.
Here are some questions to help get you started:
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What are your top three priorities for Native American
programming in Kyrene?
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What services are provided that you like?
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What services are provided that you think
should change? How?
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How do you think we could increase
participation in the Native American Parent Advisory Committee meetings
and events? (What would encourage you to come?)
Thank you so much for providing your input!
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Seeking Hon Kachina
Volunteer Award Nominees
The Hon Kachina Council is conducting its
annual statewide search for outstanding volunteers whose contributions
qualify them to be nominated for the well-known Hon Kachina Volunteer
Award. If you know of someone, high school age or older, who has
dedicated their time and resources to causes that include health care,
neighborhood revitalization, youth and senior activities, the arts,
education, food banks and nutrition services, justice, or housing and
social services, please nominate them for a 2009 award. Each
winner will receive the coveted hand-carved Hon Kachina doll, the most
powerful healing Kachina in the Hopi culture, plus a cash award for
the organization they serve. To receive nomination forms
click here and you may either complete the form online or print it out and
mail it. All entries must be dated no later than January 30, 2009.
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2009 Native American
Student Artist Competition
The US Department of Education, Office of
Indian Education is excited to announce that the 2009 Native American
Student Artist Competition is underway! This year's theme is "Tradition
is My Life, Education is My Future." Artwork and essays
must be postmarked by Friday, January 16, 2009.
Click here for instructions and registration information.
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Current Drug Trends in
Arizona
Centennial Middle School Parenting Education
is pleased to present "Drugs and the Adolescence Years." The
program begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 12 in the CMS Library.
Please RSVP to Adama Sallu at 480-783-2598 or
asallu@kyrene.org.
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Wired for Success
NATIVE
HEALTH and the New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development is
proud to present the "Wired for Success" program to families on
Wednesday, January 28th, noon-1:00 p.m. This workshop is for parents of
infants and toddlers. The program will show how experiences a child has
affects how his or her brain develops. Providing healthy
experiences for a child can help the brain grow in ways that will
allow him/her to do better in every aspect of life! For
reservations or more information contact Orenda Hill at
ohill@nachci.com or (602) 279-5262 x 3497 or Karen Tsosie at
ktsosie@nachci.com or (602) 279-5262 x 3414. A light lunch will be
provided and registration is limited to 30 participants.
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