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The A. Susana Santos' Journeys in Creativity Programs: An exploration in Native American Art
The Journeys in Creativity program was founded in 2004 in partnership with OCAC, The Museumat Warm Springs and Kah-Nee-Ta by Pat Courtney Gold and the late A. Susana Santos, tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Gold and Santos sought to further the study and perpetuation of Contemporary Native American Art and Craft for Native American teenagers who might pursue a secondary education or profession in the arts.

Catching Our Own Shadows: Photography Camp for Native American Teens (June 24-July 7, 2012)
The Summer Camp offers twelve teenagers the opportunity to live on the OCAC campus and participate in intensive arts workshops over the course of two weeks. Classes and workshopsare set up so that students have the opportunity to become prepared for a positive pre-college experience. Native American artists and instructors are hired from the surrounding communities to help guide and mentor students in creating new art. Students are required to apply for acceptance in the summer camp program. The majority of activities are held on Oregon College of Art and Craft’s beautiful 10-acre campus in Portland, OR. For more information about Journeys and how to apply for this Summer Camp Opportunity, Click Here or contact Shirod Younker at 971.255.4148 or syounker@ocac.edu 

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Upcoming Events 

"We're Still Here.": The Survival of Washington Indians Exhibit - April 2012-2013
Click Here for more information and a printable flyer for this exhibit.

Positive Indian Parenting with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation - Starting May 10, 2012
This 9 week parenting group is available to all parents, foster parents and caregivers of Native American/Alaskan Native children. Click Here for more information and a printable flyer for this group. 

3rd Tulalip Native Foster Youth Cultural day - May 19, 2012
Come join us to participate in learning about Pow-Wow etiquette, regalia, songs and dances. Click Here for more information and a printable flyer for this event.

20th Annual Hibulb Powwow - May 19, 2012
Click Here for more information and a printable flyer for this event.

In the Spirit: A Contemporary Northwest Native American Art Exhibit - June 21 – August 26, 2012
Juried art exhibit showcases the work of contemporary Native American artists selected to participate for their excellence in the field. This work connects cultural heritage with contemporary expression and is organized by the Washington State History Museum and The Longhouse Education & Cultural Center at The Evergreen State College. Click Here for more information on this event.

27th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow - July 20-22, 2012
Click Here for more information and a printable flyer for this event.

In The Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival - Saturday, August 11, 2012, 10am – 7pm
Dancing, drumming, singing, and shopping with a diverse group of Native American artists. All of the outdoor festival activities are FREE and open to the public and are organized by the Washington State History Museum and The Longhouse Education & Cultural Center at The Evergreen State College. Click Here for more information on this event. 

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Resources

Cowlitz Tribal Health Seattle

In 2010 the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Health and Human Services Division launched a program for eligible Native children and families offering high quality, culturally informed mental health services to the Seattle regional Indian community.

Through an agreement with United Indians of all Tribes Foundation the new Cowlitz Tribal Health–Seattle program provides services at the three United Indians facilities in Seattle: The Family Services site in the Columbia City neighborhood, the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center and the Labateyah Youth Home (see below for locations). Alternatively families interested in receiving services may request that a clinical therapist highly experienced in working with the Native community visit them in their home or at an alternative site.

Clinical services offered to children through Cowlitz Tribal Health–Seattle incorporate experiential learning, cultural events and therapeutic activities. The program combines the best practice methodologies with traditional ways to provide effective therapy to children and families in need.

To learn more about the program or schedule an appointment for services through Cowlitz Tribal Health-Seattle please contact us by phone or email. For a downloadable flyer, please Click Here.

                                           Cowlitz Tribal Health Facilities

Columbia City Site                     Daybreak Star                             Labateyah Youth Home
3712 S Ferdinand Street             3801 W. Government Way          9010 13th Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98118                      Seattle, WA 98199                     Seattle, WA 98117

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Support Groups

Whatcom County Native American Hub
Vista Middle School Library
6051 Vista Dr
Ferndale, WA 98248

Meets the 2nd Thursday of Every Month from 6:00-8:00 pm.
 
A monthly Cultural Training Group for those providing care to Native American Children. No Childcare provided at this time.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Shala Crow at (360) 220-3785 or fosterhearts@hotmail.com.

King County Native American Support Group
High Point Community Center
6400 Sylvan Way SW
Seattle, WA 98126

Meets every Sunday from 10am - 5:00pm.

A monthly Cultural Training Group for those providing care to Native American Children. Activities include bead and regalia making.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Donna Torres at (206) 271-6850 or Theresa Jackson-Chun at (206) 724-6675.

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