Pictured: a throwback to the Healthy Families Powwow in 2012 at the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds.
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An Exciting Month Ahead
There is a lot to be excited for this month starting with the Denver March Powwow! It reminded us of the Healthy Families Powwow in 2012 at the Tall Bull Memorial Grounds that DIFRC sponsored. The theme was "Honoring the Tradition of Strong Indian Families" and that is certainly a theme being carried into this year's Denver March Powwow as well.
On top of the powwow, there are a number of exciting exhibits to highlight at the Denver Art Museum, and a few community resources through DIFRC as well. Please take a look below for more information, and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Have a great month everyone,
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Native Arts Symposium
From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 29, The Denver Art Museum will host the Native Arts Symposium. While the event will be offered both in person and virtually, the in-person ticket includes breakfast and lunch, a tour of the Indigenous Arts of North American Galleries and access to the entire museum into the evening, as well as 20% off the gift shop.
For more information on the keynote speakers and more, click here.
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Free Denver Art Museum Tickets!
There are still a few remaining tickets to Traitor, Survivor, Icon: The Legacy of La Malinche at the Denver Art Museum.
DIFRC requested a limited amount of tickets from the Denver Art Museum to offer to the community for free. Please reach out to us if you'd like to request tickets at:
720-500-1020.
Highlights at the Museum
While Malinche has been the subject of numerous historical publications and works of art, Traitor, Survivor, Icon: The Legacy of La Malinche is the first museum exhibition to present a comprehensive visual exploration of Malinche’s enduring impact on communities living on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Five hundred years after her death, her image and legacy remain relevant to conversations around female empowerment, Indigeneity, and national identity throughout the Americas. Come experience the power of Malinche, now through May 8, 2022.
Tuesday, April 12
Sunday, April 24 (Día Del Niño celebration)
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Denver March Powwow
The 46th Annual Denver March Powwow is right around the corner from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. on March 18-20 at the Denver Coliseum. Come for the fry bread, and stay for the drummers, dancers and one-of-a-kind Native made art.
For more information check out the website here.
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Happy Women's History Month
As we look back through history, it's important to recognize the indigenous movers and shakers who claimed their legacy and made herstory. Here are are a few Native women highlighted by the National Women's History Museum.
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DIFRC Community Resources
Did you know that DIFRC has a community resource page? There are resources for housing, food, child care, mental health, LGBTQ or two spirit resources and so much more.
You can see the full list of information here.
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Facing an Eviction?
Currently, DIFRC has limited funding through May 2022 to help a handful of low-income Denver Metro families who are facing an eviction.
If you need resources now, please contact the COVID19 Eviction Defense Project at www.cedproject.org |
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Tax Help Colorado Recap
- Child Tax Credits
- Earned Income Tax Credits
- Child and Dependent Care Tax Credits
- And Tribal Income that included CARES and ARPA act funds and Per Capita Distributions
If you were not able to attend, you can view the presentation here or if you have any questions please reach out to Uriah at ulittleowl@difrc.org
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We are adding to our team!
DIFRC is looking for our next
Family Engagement Specialist. If you're interested in working with Native families in the Denver Metro Area, we invite you to apply. Send a cover letter and resume to apply@difrc.org
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About DIFRC's Family Engagement Program
The Family Engagement Program provides a number of services directed toward the preservation of the family, to prevent child welfare intervention, and reunification services for those families with child welfare cases.
Services include a 12-week culturally based Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) and is open to:
- Parents
- Grandparents
- And kinship providers
More information on the NPP is available here.
Participation is open to the Denver Metro area, and outside of the state, contingent on certain requirements.
The Family Engagement program also provides Indian Child Welfare advocacy in court and child welfare settings. Office, community and home-based parenting and life skills coaching is available.
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About DIFRC's Native Youth Wellness Group
DIFRC is currently hosting a youth group that happens every Wednesday evening from 5-6:30p for ages 12-17.
Our youth group includes topics on mental health & wellness. This is a new pilot program for youth and we are working on building a relationship with the Native youth in our community so we can provide Youth Services.
The goal of our services would be on prevention of substance use with a focus on mental health. The prevention would also be working on keeping families out of the child welfare system.
Our current group is having discussions on self-esteem, healthy self-talk, identity and coping skills to name a few. We are still enrolling Youth into our group and if families are interested please contact Alyssa Willie 720-500-1006 or email awillie@difrc.org
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Nurturing Parenting Program
"Blending traditional Native American beliefs and practices with Nurturing Parenting."
Calling all parents! Join other parents and DIFRC to enhance a healthy and nurturing family lifestyle while incorporating traditional practice in parenting skills.
If you'd like to register for this 12-week program, please contact Alyssa Willie at awillie@difrc.org or 720-500-1006
Groups are Wednesday mornings at the DIFRC office. It may be an option to attend online. Please reach out!.
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