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February 2011 #01
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We hope that you enjoy the new format for our NativeNews email newsletter. We will be sharing helpful information from Indian Country. Our goal is to provide you with news and ideas in line with our Mission. Every issue includes an unsubscribe link, but we hope that you'll stay with us!
 
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SNAHC -February 2011 Community Calendar
 

Check out the February Calendar for upcoming events at SNAHC..

SNAHC -Employment Opportunity: Appointment Scheduler

 
Sacramento Native American Health Center's is currently looking for an Appointment Scheduler. This position is  full time (40 hours weekly) and the starting pay rate is $10.00 hourly with medical/dental/vision/403b retirement plan. If interested please email or fax a cover letter, resume and references to Human Resources by February 11, 2011.

SNAHC -February Diabetes Talking Circle
 

The Diabetes Talking Circle will be held every other Tuesday from 10:30am - 12noon at Sacramento Native American Health Center, 2nd Floor Community Room. A light lunch will be served at 11:30am. Below is the schedule for February

*Tuesday, February 8th - Support Network

* Tuesday, February 22nd - Meet Dr. Booth

 
Need more information? Contact Cathy Carmichael, RD, CDE @ 916-341-0575 ext. 227.

SNAHC -February Elders Wellness Group
 

We are proud to present "SNAHC's Elder's Wellness Group" February 16th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm - Join us for snacks, cultural activities, exercise and more. For more information, please contact Natisha Johnson at ext. 232.

SNAHC -February Elders Social
 

Wellness is Traditional Elders Social. All Elders please join us for dinner and bingo here at SNAHC. February 24th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. For more information contact Cibonay Cordova at ext 213.

3rd Annual SNAHCs Got Talent
 

SNAHC is looking for Talent! We are looking for traditional or contemporary singers, dancers, musicians, artists, etc. If you are interested in performing at this year's SNAHCs Got Talent, please contact Cibonay Cordova at (916) 341-0575 ext. 213 for more information.

Pow Wow Comedy Jam - Sacramento State University
 

Thursday, February 10, 2011 in the University Union Ballroom, at 7:30 pm.  Event is FREE! The Pow Wow Comedy Jam is one of the fastest rising tours on the comedy circuit today. The comedy group features three Native American comedians: Marc Yaffee (Aztec/ Navajo), Charlie Ballard and Vaughn Eaglebear (Colville/ Lakota). They have appeared on Showtime's Goin Native Indian Comedy Slam and was named the 2010 National Indian Gaming Association's Entertainers of the Year. Charlie Ballard was featured on America's Got Talent in 2010.

Stockton 10th Annual Winter Benefit Pow Wow
 

All Drums & Dancers are Welcome. This is an Alcohol and Drug Free Celebration. There will be 50/50 * Raffles * Prizes*Native American Activities, *Authentic Native American Food & Craft Vendors. Free to the Public! Proceeds fund SUSD Native American Student Scholarships.

 

View Pow Wow information here

Healing Addictions through Education, Treatment and Native Traditions
 

Native American Training Institute, Inc. 1st Annual Professional Development and Training on Indigenous Prevention Strategies on Substance Use and Other Behavioral Health Issues will be held March 27-April 1, 2011,in Albuquerque, NM. 

 

View training information here

Washington DC Internship Opportunities
 
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institutes combine substantive internships for 30-35 a week, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. These fast-paced, eight-week residential programs provide students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today's competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

 
View information here

Community Fundraiser - Valentine Cookies
 
The Native American Caucus will be selling freshly baked cookies to help raise funds for their annual scholarship. Cost is $12.00 for a dozen large, nicely wrapped, delicious cookies. Pick from chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and yes, white chocolate with macadamia nuts!  Choose one or a mix of all four in your dozen. The choice is yours!

 
 View information here

East Area Resource Fair
 

Please join us at a Resource Fair to welcome Child Protection Services Dependency staff to the East Region. The first Vertical Case Management Team was established in the North area and effective Mid February, a new Dependency Team will be formed in our East Region of Sacramento located at our Goethe Road Office. 

 

View information here

Upcoming SNAHC Events
For upcoming event information, please see our monthly calendar page
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is distributing this information to you as a courtesy, and unless specifically stated, events are not necessarily SNAHC activities. Distribution is for informational purposes only.
 
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