Indian Voices Newsletter
Happenings in the Indian World

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Congratulations! To Ernest House Jr., for being appointed the Executive Secretary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs in 2012. To Ida Bear for being named the 2011 Honored Elder at the American Indian College Fund's Elders Dinner! To Dawn Tallchief for joining the American Indian College Fund to Manage Faculty Fellowships. To all of the http://www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com Winners selected at the Thirteen Annual Native American Music Awards on October 7, 2011, especially to Keith Secola for being inducted into the Hall of Fame! These are wonderful accomplishments! Congrats to you all! (Send me your accomplishments & honors).

Happy birthday to People Born in January! To Jaime Aguilar, Jean Belille, Carol Berry, Jennifer Black Elk, Gerri Bustamante, Joseph Chief Bear, Santee Dinsmore, Bernadette Eagle, Sara EchoHawk, A'niw'na Francis, Olga Vianey Gonzales, Shayna Gutierrez, Rick Hill, Pearl Ironshield, Barbara Israel, Michael Johnson, Anaya Lamarr, Bill Miller, Brenda Mitchell, Lu Munoz, April Nabahe, Larry Pourier, Donna Quintana, Nick Ragona, January Rendon, Jacoby George Rendon, Thalia Rodriguez, Sarena Roy, Michaela Rae Running Wolf, Timber Running Wolf, Tachara Salazar, June Shakespeare, Bessie Smith, Babette Thin Eagle, Lynette Two Bulls, Dianne A Pacheco-Van Voorhees, Alan Watson, Montoya Whiteman, Ray Eagleboy Whiteshield, Laura Wilson, Lori Windle, Axel Wolf, Wanda Wolf, Desiree & Diane Yankton and anyone else having a January birthday! (I need January birthdays!)

Happy Birthday to People Born in December! To Thomas Allen, Mat Barkhausen, Michael Begay, Teresa Bernie Fresquez, Caprice Betonny, Misty Brave, Harry Cage, Clifford Canku Jr., Rose Cuny, Shelley Duran, Jim Ecoffey, Cherie Elm, Debbie Emhoolah, Francisco Fills Pipe, Arlo Frazier, Julie Greer, Lesley Goodluck, Nick Halsey, Steven Halsey-Williams, Carol Harvey, Sandy Hatchett, Mary Horsechief, Derek Howell, George Sr., & Jasmyn Howell, Charlie Janis, Walter Johns, Debbie Jiron, Donna Lafferty, Darla Leslie, Danika Medak-Saltzman, Phil Minthorn, Ted Mitchell, Kayleen Christine Monroe, Andres Montour-Ransom, Brett Merrill. Gerald Montour, Anita & Cary Morin, Pearl Mousseau, Joseph Newman, Timothy Padilla, Jodi Rave, Serenity Red Shirt Tyon, Brandon Robinson, Kalee Salazar, Jessica Sorrels, Stephen Strenge, Rachelle Todea, Anthony & Kevin Thompson, Eulynda Toledo, Deborah Yates, Pat Watson, Thompson Williams, Sara Wilson, Dina & Skyler Yazzie and anyone else having a December birthday.

Prayers are needed! Pray for all the people who are losing their homes due to the weather and because they don’t have a job. Pray for those that are having surgery or recovering from surgery, or are in the hospital. Especially, Kathleen Canclini, Robert Fisher, Rod Skenandore, Flora Mae Williams and Margaret Tyon. Your prayers are very important and help people recover faster! They all need your prayers and positive thoughts because it's hard being ill. Also remember those who have made their journeys to the spirit world during these fall months. We will never forget them! Pray for anyone else needing Prayers at this time!

Heartfelt Sympathy! To the family of Ted Means who died in November, 2011. To anyone else who has recently lost a family member or friend in the Indian community. Our prayers and positive thoughts are with the families in their time of sorrow and mourning. May they all rest in peace!

The Healing Hoop Will Combine the Traditional Native Culture and the Al-Anon 12 Step Program, Tuesdays, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Four Winds Church, 201 W. 5th Avenue, in Denver, CO. Refreshments will be served. Please contact Doug Goodfeather, Program Facilitator, at (720) 276-7558 or email him at goodfeather@yahoo.com

Niwot Native American Film Festival, Friday, January 6, 2012, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Elysian Fields Auctions, 6924 79th Street, in Niwot, CO. The film to be shown is called: Lost Sparrow.  This film was the Best Documentary Feature Award at the 34th annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco. CA. June 1978 a freight train struck and killed two Crow brothers, ages 13 & 1, near Little Falls, NY. The day before the boys had run away from their white Baptist family that adopted them and their biological sisters seven years earlier. The film, Lost Sparrow, is the filmmaker, Chris Billing's investigation into the dark family secret that prompted his own brothers' fatal flight. The film is Free-Donations accepted! Film Festival Director is Ava Hamilton who will introduce the film. Steven Halsey-Williams will play the flute. The festival is hosted by the Native American Producers Alliance & Niw-wot Prairie Productions. Sponsors: Elysian Fields Auctions, Native American Rights Fund and WhizzBang Studios. Contact information, Elizabeth Darling, (303) 931-3084, DarlingInNiwot@aol.com

Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue, Parkway, in Denver, CO. Free general admission tickets are available to Colorado residents on Martin Plaza. Look at http://www.denverartmuseum.org/ or call (720) 865-5000 for more information.

Denver Public Schools "Honoring and Recruitment Powwow", Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 1:00-9:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO 80219. Schedule of events: 1:00 p.m. Grand entry. 5:00-6:00 p.m. Community Feed. 6:00 p.m. Grand entry. 7:00 p.m. Honoring ceremony. 9:00 p.m. Closing. Special Contests, 50/50's, Food Concession and Raffles! All proceeds will go towards the Senior Class Honoring to be held in May! Event is sponsored by the DPS Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee. Come out and support DPS Native students who have attained academic achievement and perfect attendance for the first half of the school year! Also learn about DPS Focus Schools and how your student can benefit by attending one in the future. Call Laura Wilson at (303) 953-1260 or Katie Cardinal at 1-817-798-1223 if you would like powwow information, to sponsor a special contest, volunteer, or booth space for $25.

Cary Morin To Perform, Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. for an all ages show at the Dahl Fine Arts Center, in Rapid City, SD. Sunday, January 22, 2012, 8:00 p.m. at Hodi's Half Note, in Fort Collins, CO. Friday, February 10 & Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. at El Monte Grill & Lounge, 1611 S. College Avenue, in Fort Collins, CO 80525. Saturday, February 25, 2012, TBA at the Waterloo Ice House, 809 S. Main, Louisville, CO 80027. Look at http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/artist_shows/1441520 for tickets and show details

2012 Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Monday, January 9, Monday, January 30, 2012, at 2001 Colorado Blvd., in Denver, CO. Free days are for CO residents only. A fee still applies to IMAX films and Planetarium shows. Look at http://www.dmns.org/ for more information.

Health Education Sessions Presented by Native American Cancer Research, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursdays, January 9-February 2, 2012, except for the Kick-off the sessions will be from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the Denver Indian Family Resource Center, at the Denver Indian Center building, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO 80219. Monday, January 9, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. at the DIC Gym will be the Health Education Kick-off & Meal. First Session: Energy Balance on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Get On the Path to Prostate Health, Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Eating Healthy, Thursday, January 12, 2012. Additional Topics will include: Traditional Tobacco, Cancer 100, Cervix Health, Colon Health, Environmental Health, Breast Health, Palliative Care, Wills, NACES, intro to website/Resources. Come and enjoy lunch at 1:00 p.m. Sessions start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Gift card will also be provided at each session. Call NACR at (303) 975-2449 to register and information. Call DIFRC for directions at (303) 871-8035.

Adams 12 Five Star AIPAC 3rd Annual Powwow, Saturday, January 14, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron Street, in Westminister, CO 80234. Gourd dancing: 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Grand entry at 12:00 p.m. Noon. Host drums: Host Southern: Waterbird Singers. Host Northern: Denver Singers. All other drum groups, dancers and visitors are welcome to attend! There will be plenty of bleacher space and its a larger dance area this year. Free admission and parking! Silent Auction, cake walk games, food concession will raise funds for graduation activities. Eddie Three Eagles will perform on the cedar flute. Food, blankets and hygiene products will be collected at the door by One Nation Walking Together organization for the Red Shirt Table community located on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. Vendor information: Melanie & Greg Phillips (720) 879-8633 or (720)519-0500 or gregomaha64@yahoo.com For Powwow information: Felicia Alvarez at (720) 865-5056, Melanie Phillips, at (720)519-0500  for more information.

R, Carlos Nakai Concert and Dinner, Friday, January 20, 2012, at Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, North Building Level 1, in Denver, CO. $75 tickets. Sponsored by the Douglas Society. Call (303) 781-1283 for information or get your tickets at the Denver Art Museum.

31st Annual Colorado Indian Market & Showcase, Friday-Sunday, January 20-22, 2012, at Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 East 58th Avenue, in Denver, CO 80216. Free parking and kids under 13 are free. $12 admission is good for all weekend. Some great guests include: Shelley Morningsong, Brule, Red Feather Woman, Eli Secody, Brad Bearsheart Dancers for Project Lighthouse, Moses Brings Plenty, Autumn Morningstar, and other entertainers. There will be plenty of artists, yummy food, and Hawkquest. For more information go to http://www.indianmarket.net/p7.html

2012 American Indian Youth Leadership Institute for Boulder Valley School District H.S. and 8th Grade Students, Thursday, January 26, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the University of Colorado-Boulder campus, activities are in the UMC, Broadway & Euclid , in Boulder, CO. This year's theme is "Embrace Your Native Ways", and will feature keynote Winona LaDuke. Students in BVSD should have received registration materials in the mail or through their climate liaisons. Non-BVSD students interested in attending the conference should contact Georgia Madrid, AIYLI registration Chair at (303) 497-6732 or email Georgia.Madrid@noaa.gov for forms to complete. The cost is $25 for non-BVSD students which includes a small breakfast, full lunch & a t-shirt. Please contact Georgia for registration questions or Co-chairs Sue Lentz at sue.lentz@colorado.edu and David Young at davidyoung@gmail.com

Wellbriety Training Institute, Training Calendar, Tuesday-Thursday, February 21-23, 2012, Mending Broken Hearts Training will take place from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. Trainings will take place in the Trinity United Methodist Church (lower level) at 701 North 20th Street, in Colorado Springs; CO. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodations & meals. You can make hotel reservations at the Clarion Hotel, 319 W. Bijou Street, in Colorado Springs, CO. Call (719) 471-8680. Be sure to mention that you are with the White Bison group when you make your reservation. To learn more about the contents of these Wellbriety Training Institute programs, the facilitators, the program costs, and to download a flier, visit http://www.wellbrietytraining.com/ or http://www.whitebison.org/ or call toll-free 877-871-1495.

Denver March Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, March 23-25, 2012, at the Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt Street, in Denver, CO 80216. (exit 275B off 1-70).Look at http://www.denvercoliseum.com/ for directions. Tickets are $7 per day, $20 three day pass. 6 & under free. 60 and over is $3 per day. Parking is extra. Host Hotel is the Doubletree Hotel Denver. Call 1-800-2228733 and look at http://www.doubletree.com and give them the Group code: DMP to make your reservation. Vendor deadline is December 31, 2011. Contact the Denver March Powwow, Inc. at (303) 934-8045, email denvermarchpowwow@comcast.net They also have a facebook page and you can look at http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org for more information.

                                                                        EDUCATION NEWS

PAIYL (Program of American Indian Youth Leaders), is a Native American youth leadership group part of UNITY (United National Intertribal Youth). They have been involved in many activities with their community. PAIYL has participated in numerous grants such as tobacco and obesity. This group has been around since 2005 and are looking for other Native youth in the Denver metro area to join their group. They participate in fun and exciting things while getting involved with their Native community such as summer youth camp, mentoring, nuggets games etc., They are inviting anyone middle school through high school ages interested in joining their group. For more information, contact Carrie Howell at carrie@sevenfallsindiandancers.com and look us up on face book under PAIYL

Adams 12 Five Star Schools & Adams AIPAC Events, They are selling World's Finest Chocolate Bars to raise money for their district powwow are $1 each. Contact Felicia Alvardez at falvarez@denverartmuseum.org or call her at (720) 865-5056 and Liz Myhre at liz@riggioil.com or call her at (720) 891-5887.

Adams 12 AIPAC 3rd Annual Powwow, Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Silver Hills Middle School, 12400 Huron Street, in Westminister, CO 80234. There will be lots of bleacher space and it is a larger dance area this next year. You can contact Melanie Phillips, at (720) 879-8633, or Gregpomaha64@yahoo.com for vendor information.

Jeffco Indian Education, The mission of Indian Education is to meet the unique educationally and culturally related academic needs of eligible American Indian students enrolled in Jefferson County Public Schools. The parent or guardian must obtain and complete a 506 form that is then filed with the Jeffco Indian Education Program. Program offerings include: Community Liaison Service, Dropout Prevention & Credit Recovery Support, Educational Intervention, Parent Involvement, Parent & Student Advocacy, Cultural Support & Services, and Resource Development for Schools, Resource Referral, HS & Middle School mentoring, Scholarship Information, Jefferson County Summer School scholarships. Call Crow Medina, Indian Education Program Coordinator, Jefferson County Public Schools, about all Jeffco activities at (303) 982-2197 or email her at anmedia@jeffco.k12.co.us her office is located 1829 Denver West Bldg. #27, in Golden, CO 80401.

DPS Indian Education, Students attending a DPS school receive support services from an Education Specialist. To learn more about the Focus Schools (enrollment, cultural activities, and transportation), please call Rose McGuire, program manager at (720) 423-8172 or email her at Rose_McGuire@dpsk12.org The Indian Parent Committee is sponsoring a Honoring & Recruitment powwow at the Denver Indian Center Gym, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO, Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Call Laura Wilson at (303) 953-1260 if you would like to sponsor a special contest, volunteer, or for a booth space for $25.

Boulder Valley Schools Indian Education, contact Ava Hamilton if your child needs a tutor at Ava.Hamilton@bvsd.org or leave her a message at (720) 561-5296 and look at http://www.bvsd.org/americanindianeducation/Pages/welcome.aspx for information about tutoring help. She is working on a BVSD Indian Education Newsletter. Please send her your student's birthdays, accomplishments and academic needs. She only works 12 hours a week and is the American Indian Community Liaison. If you know of any Native students in BVSD, let her know. She is collecting 506 forms.

NDigiDreams is a woman owned and indigenous-focused consulting and training company that specializes in instructional technology and digital storytelling with a focus on health, education, policy and cultural preservation. NDigiDreams offers community based digital storytelling training workshops. Together, by making and sharing our stories with each other, we can heal our communities, one story at a time. For more information on the workshops, please call Brenda Manuelito at (520)591-9986; email her at bkay4@ndigidreams and look at their website at http://www.ndigidreams.com/

Cafe' Cultura Open Mic Night for Red & Brown Unity! Friday, January 13, 2012, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Denver Inner City Parish/La Academia, 9th & Galapago Street, in Denver, CO. 7:00 p.m. Doors open. 7:30 p.m. show begins. Come express yourself creatively or just chill out with your people. All ages are welcome! 2nd Friday of every month. Cafe Cultura Collective members will be featured. $3 suggested donation. No one is turned away. Open Mic, Native Hip Hop. Food for sale! Vendors and community! Community feature: Black Mesa Colorado Caravan-Black Mesa Indigenous Support Denver. Zumba lessons with Olga. Cafe-Cultura Artist-Collective will be featured. For more information: info@cafecultura.org (720) 394-6589 and look at http://www.cafecultura.org  or http://www.facebook.com/cafecultura

                                       PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Native Dance Practice, Mondays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Our Merciful Savior Church, 2222 West 32nd Avenue, (32nd & Wyndott), in Denver, CO. Everyone is welcome! Please bring your favorite dish or drinks for potluck.

Women's Talking Circle, 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays, at the Gathering Place, 1535 High Street, in Denver, CO. All Indigenous nations are welcome! Free health screenings/health education. Lunch is included. Call Richard Martel, Program Coordinator at (303) 312-9878 for information.

The Talking Circle, 12 Noon on Mondays at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, 25 East 16th Avenue, downtown Denver, CO. The Talking Circle is a safe place to meet and talk about alcoholism, addiction, homelessness, or any other concerns you may have. Lunch is included. Call Richard Martel, Program Coordinator, for more information or just to talk at (303) 312-9878, or email him at mailto:rmartel@hotmail.com Bonnie Benjamin is there to provide health screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes. Information on healthy habits is available. Contact her at bbenjamin@coloradocoalition.org

You can still view Hidden America: Children of the Plains Air on ABC Television Network's 20/20 Series, originally aired Friday, October 14, 2011. Diane Sawyer took an in depth look at Young Dreamers and Survivors of the Pine Ridge reservation fighting against decades of neglect. Look at http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/201110/diane-sawyer-reporting-a-hidden-america-children-of-the-plains-on-friday-october-14/

Native American Women with Lupus Group-You are invited to join this group on Facebook-Moderator is Janice Black Elk-Jim

Colorado Springs Indian Center News:

The Camp Crier's website is: http://www.coloradospringsindiancenter.com/

CSIC Community Dinners will be held quarterly, Join them for a Christmas Giveaway Dinner on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at the Trinity UMC, 701 N. 20th Street, in Colorado Springs, CO 80904 from 12-3 p.m. Please bring a potluck dish to share & a nonperishable food item for the food pantry.

The CSIC newsletter has a lot of resources for Military members and Veterans. The Welcome Home project provides free family retreats for families of those returning from deployment and for those with combat veterans at home. Call Donna Finicle, at (719) 687-1000 or email her at welcomehomewarrior@comcast.net and look at http://www.whwarrior.org/ for more information.

Coyhis Publishing, in Aurora, CO, http://www.coyhispublising.com/ is an On-line store to order Wellbriety books and DVD's. They are the sole distributor for White Bison Inc. http://www.whitebison.org/ Wellbriety Training Institute, has a website for their trainings at http://www.wellbrietytraining.com/

Community Reentry Project for Denver residents exiting the Denver County Jail. They conduct classes both inside and outside of the jail. Participants in the program have access to bus passes, tokens, counseling, emergency housing vouchers for shelter programs, etc. Contact Lisa Calderon at Lisa.Calderon@denvergov.org for more information.

The Caring Association for Native Americans (CANA) is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in the mission of assisting Native families as they visit Denver for medical care, please contact Executive Director: Blanche Whipple Zembower at (303) 698-0248, cana@caringassoc.org  the address is 1700 South Grant Street, Denver, CO 80210. The website is http://www.canadenver.org/

Native American Homeownership-Section 184 Loan, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers a mortgage program specifically for enrolled members of Federally recognized tribes. If you would like to buy or build a house, or refinance an existing mortgage loan, contact Deanna at Deanna.V.Lucero@hud.gov for more information about the advantages and cost savings of this loan. Call her at (303) 675-1615.

Attention all Fort Peck Nakota, the new website for the General Counsel is located at https://sites.goggle.com/site/fortpeckassiniboine/  Communication with the people is the key for great government and accomplishments. They would like to hear from their constituents/people.

Denver American Indian Commission: The Mission of the Denver American Indian Commission is to enhance present and future communications between the Denver American Indian Community and the City and County of Denver and to advocate for social and cultural awareness and promote economic and political equality. They are currently recruiting youth to be on the Commission. Please go to the following website to apply: http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/NativeAmerican

Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber has Colorado American Indian Scholars Specialty License Plates that Benefit the Scholarship Fund, You need not be an American Indian or a student to buy a plate, just have a desire to support the higher education of deserving Indian students. The proceeds go to a scholarship for American Indian Colorado residents who attend a Colorado institution of higher learning. You need to purchase a certificate from the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber for $25 to take to your Motor Vehicle department in order to buy a plate. The procedure is explained more fully on the RMICC website at http://www.rmicc.org/ you may also purchase your certificate on line through the Chamber or visit their offices at 924 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 104F, in Denver, CO 80204. The office phone number for the Indian Chamber is (303)629-0102. The email is info@rmicc.org  Josh Running Wolf is the Director. You can NO longer get your license plates application at the Denver Indian Center!

Prayer Ceremony is held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Four Winds Survival Project, 5th & Bannock, in Denver, CO. They start at 10:30 a.m. and will end with a brunch. Please bring some food or drinks to share.

Talking Circle, Sundays, at 10:30 a.m., at Four Winds House, 201 W. 5th Avenue, (5th & Bannock), in Denver, CO. This alternates with the Traditional Prayers. Contact Thompson Williams at (720)289-8444 for more information.

Kateri Catholic Community - American Indian Catholic Church, has Mass is every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at 1020 Upham Street, in Lakewood, CO. Chaplin: Rev. John Gibbons (303) 274-7729. Deacon Bill Stow, (303) 868-2780.

Denver Christian Indian Center - service - every Sunday, 11:10 a.m. at 501 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO. Look at http://www.denvercic.org/ or call (303) 733-3693 for more information.

Native American Connections, Marion M. Clifford, former director of NAC, died December 11, 2010. Marion's children plan to continue her legacy and keep NAC going. Her daughter Judy Manthna-Baca, Director will be accepting calls regarding Native American Connections. You can contact her at NA Connections, PO Box 18774, Boulder, CO 80308 and call her at (303) 543-8316. Look at the website at http://www.nachome.org/  their brother Richard has agreed to continue to make the trip to deliver donated items. Donations are being taken to pay for storage units, truck rental and diesel fuel. Your continued financial support would be deeply appreciated.

Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, Denver, CO 80219http://www.denverindiancenter.org/

The Native Workforce Program - Helping with Employment & Training needs. Call Lynn-Bah Johnson, Native Workforce intake coordinator at (303) 936-2688 or lyn@denverindiancenter.org for their monthly schedule.

Youth Program: Youth Pow Wow Class every Tuesday! All youth are welcome whether you are experienced dancer or singer, or if you are just starting out. You will learn about dance styles, powwow etiquette and traditions, and the drum. 5:30 p.m. potluck (main dish provided) 6:00-7:30 p.m. dancing. Children under 8 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. All drums are welcome! Contact alistair@denverindiancenter.com or call him at (303) 936-2688 for more information about the Denver Indian Center Youth Program.

Community Voice Gathering, 1st Wednesday of every month, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center, Farrell Howell Gym, 4407 Morrison Road, Denver, CO 80219. Everyone is invited! Please bring a potluck item to share.

SouthWest Improvement Center, 1000 Lowell Blvd., in Denver, CO, will assist elderly Natives and Hispanics and have services for Natives who live in the urban southwest Denver. They offer many programs including: Hot lunches, food boxes, and bread donations, home chore assistance for elders, nutrition and wellness education, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling, housing assistance, recreation and education for at risk youth and so much more. Call SWIC at (303)934-2181 for information.

Denver Indian Health & Family Services is located at 1633 Fillmore Street, Ground level, in Suite GL-1 for the clinic, in Denver, CO 80206. (Between Colfax and 17th, just east of East High School and south of City Park). Call them to see what services and clinics they have available. The gym is now open! Contact Kristen Curcija at (303) 953-6615, kcurcija@dihfs.org to be assessed to use the gym. Flu shots are available. You don't have to make an appointment to get your shot, walk-ins are welcome. Clinic hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. Tuesday is from 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Friday is from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. To enroll or get a free determination to see if you qualify for these great health care programs, you should apply by calling and coming by the office, 1633 Fillmore Street, Suite 206, in Denver, CO 80206. The Main Phone is (303) 953-6600. If you need an Appointment the contacts are Ms. Angela Clifford, Enrollment Specialist, ext. 606. Mr. Stanlie Kee, Enrollment Specialist, ext. 602. Mr. Thomas F Talache, Case Manager, ext. 616. Walk-ins are accepted but it's best to call to ensure availability. Earli Dawn Roy is the receptionist, To find information about these programs call or stop by the Denver Indian Health & Family Services

Denver Indian Family Resource Center (DIFRC) has moved to the Denver Indian Center Building Their New address is: 4407 Morrison Road, Suite 100, Denver, CO. Call (303) 871-8035 for support, referrals and Indian Child Welfare Advocacy for families that are involved with county departments of social services. Please call if you have questions on child welfare issues. DIFRC's website is http://www.difrc.org/ if you are interested in becoming a foster parent, call Denver Human Services at (720) 944-4000; email standup@denvergov.org or visit http://www.Denvergov.org/fostercare

Following are programs within DIFRC. Contact them about their program offerings.

Free Eating Right Healthy Cooking Classes with DIFRC and Cooking Matters and the Denver Indian Center for the American Indian Community, Wednesdays, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Next session TBA. Pre-registration is required! Classes will be held at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO. Class participation is required for all six weeks and class size is limited to 15 participants. Childcare is available upon request. Call Terra Her Many Horses to pre-register at (303) 871-8035 ext. 241 and/or for more information.

American Indian Kinship Care Program, Second Monday of each month at DIFRC from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you are one of the many kin who is raising a relative's child, this group is for you! Childcare and refreshments provided. To confirm child care or for more info call DIFRC at (303) 871-8035 or Tray Dubray at (303) 742-0823 ext. 2072.

American Indian Nurturing Skills for Families. Thursdays starting January 19, through April 26, 2012, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This is a free 15 week family centered program designed to strengthen families through a focus in five areas. A class for both parents and children is provided. Childcare is provided for the very young. Each participant is provided with a nutritious meal and transportation assistance if needed. Contact Lily Boyce at (303) 871-8035 ext 229 or email her at lboyce@difrc.org 

Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Program, held once a week, on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The group will follow a 12 session curriculum of the Fatherhood is Sacred program. For more information, contact Thompson Williams, Fatherhood Project Coordinator at (720) 289-8444 or ottovon56@yahoo.com You can also call Lily Boyce at DIFRC at (303) 871-8035 for more information.

American Indian College Fund, 8333 Greenwood Blvd., Denver, CO 80221. Their phone number is (303) 426-8900. They provide college scholarships to native students. For more information and application materials, please visit http://www.collegefund.org/ or call 1-800-776-3863. Look at their web site for their job openings at http://www.collegefund.org/about/employment.html 'Think Indian'.

Native American Cancer Research (NACR), Native American Cancer Research NEW Office, 3110 South Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 103, Hampton & Wadsworth, in Lakewood, CO 80226. The Phone number is (303) 975-2449. They are currently referring women for mammograms and pap tests, conducting educational sessions and providing support to American Indian cancer survivors. Please, call their office if you need a cancer screening or if you need information about other services.

They have had to reduce their staff due to financial challenges. Still in the office are Lisa Harjo, and Brenda Seals and Denise Linstrom. Please give them a call at (303) 975-2449. If no one is available. Please leave your name, and phone number and someone will call you back as soon as possible. Their website is http://www.natamcancer.org/

Book Announcement: You're Not Indian, You're Mexican by Vivian Delgado, Ph.D. For a copy of this book, please send check or money order to Turtle Island Press, 720 Marble Street, in Broomfield, CO 80020 for $16.99 + $2.05 tax and $2.96. Total $22. For lectures or book readings please call or email yoemem334@aol.com or leave a message at (303) 469-0804.

Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers On Tour, You can get their CD's by looking at Gary's website at http://www.myspace.com/garyfarmerandthetroublema His mailing address is Gary Farmer, P.O. Box 31096, Santa Fe, NM 87594. For booking information call John at (505) 362-9087 or Gary at (505) 629-6580.

Seven Falls Indian Dancers are a family troupe representing four generations of dancers. They present educational and entertaining Native American social and exhibition dances including the Eagle and Hoop Dance. They are available for performances. Contact Carrie Howell at Carrie@sevenfallsindiandancers.com for booking and for more information. They also have a face book page.

Blackfire's website is http://www.blackfire.net/

Chase Manhattan's and Derek "No Sun" Brown website for Native Hip Hop is http://www.59chase.com/ Derek can be reached at dbrown@iaia.edu and they both have a face book page.

Red Tail Chasing Hawks are available for booking. Contact Calvin Standing Bear at calvin@calvinstandingbear.org if you would like more information or look at their website at: http://www.calvinstandingbear.org/ or call him at (303) 915-3675.

Native Nations, is a weekly Radio Program, featuring National, Regional, and local Native Musicians and their music. It can be heard every Tuesday evening from 8-10 p.m. MST on KRFC, Fort Collins, CO. It is also on line at http://www.krfcfm.org/ it is produced by Bo Johnson, Media Communications Specialist, professional musician and member of the Native American Music Association. Email Bo at mailto:sjohn3187@aol.com

First Nations Radio News is a weekly segment of headlines, interviews, features and music from the Native nations. FNRN Radio Broadcast schedule: KRFC 88.9 FM or stream at http://www.krfcfm.org/ Tuesdays: News on the Range 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Producer Jamie Folsom is a freelance journalist, RRS Coordinator for Public Service News Service and news producer with radio station KRFC 88.9 FM. Email her at JamieFNews@Yahoo.com  Look at http://firstnationsradionews.blogspot.com/for more information.

KILI radio in Porcupine, SD. The Voice of the Lakota Nation! They are selling calendars & t-shirts. Send your money orders/checks to: KILI Radio, Lakota Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 150, Porcupine, SD 57702. (605) 867-5002. They always need donations. Their internet is working and you can get them on line at http://www.kiliradio.org/

NativeRadio.com is a website for Native Music.

Tune into Navajo Nation radio on-line at http://www.ktnnonline.com/

Arthur Short Bull Opens Gallery in Estes Park, Wind Horse Gallery, and a new studio/art gallery has opened in Estes Park at 165 Virginia Drive, Suite 5A, at the Courtyard Shops overlooking Bond Park. The shop will feature the work of Oglala Lakota artist, Arthur Short Bull and will feature his original paintings, prints and note cards of his work along with his original bisque ornaments and wall hangings. Wind Horse Gallery will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and by appointment. Call (970) 310-9974 or visit his website at http://www.dawnhawk.org/ or email him at wakinyan1@mac.com for more information.

Museum of Contemporary Native Arts - Institute of American Indian Arts, at the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM 87501. James Luna's Rock & Roll Photo Coup exhibit will be shown from Friday-Sunday, August 19 – December 31, 2011. Counting Coup also opened Friday-Sunday, August 19 – December 31, 2011. Some of the artists are: Alfred Young Man, Alex Jacobs, Shelley Niro, Ryan Red Corn, Jim Denomie, and Teri Greeves. The curator is Ryan Rice. Call (505) 983-8900 or look at their web site at http://www.iaiamuseum.org for information.

Colorado Directory of American Indian Resources, They are updating the Resource Directory so call to update your information for the 2011 on-line edition. Look at it on-line at www.colorado.gov/ltgovernor/initiatives/indianaffairs.html or call Carol Harvey at (303)866-3027 for more information.

The Radio Reading Service of the Rockies is a non profit news and information service that provides access to printed material not available through another resource and covers all of Colorado. Volunteers read from local newspapers and other publications and broadcasts 24 hours per day, seven days a week. If you would like more information about RRSR and their services, please visit their web site at http://www.rrsr.org/

                                                       Job Announcements

Special Events Manager, Tribal Development Officer, at the American Indian College Fund, Please submits a cover letter of interest, salary requirements and a writing sample (maximum of three to five pages) and current resume. Positions are open until filled. Look at their website at: http://www.collegefund.org/about/employment.html and send application materials to: Suzanne Lockhart. American Indian College Fund. Human Resources Manager, 8333 Greenwood Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221. FAX (303) 426-1200 or email application@collegefund.org Call (303) 426-8900 for more information.

Development Manager, for the Denver Indian Family Resource Center. Please send your resume & cover letter electrically to sjaramillo@difrc.org or fax it to (720) 884-0850 to Elizabeth Jaramillo by 5:00 p.m. January 10, 2012. Please list subject as Development Manager.

Spanish Bilingual Shelter Women’s Advocate, at the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence. Please indicate the position to which you are applying. Please indicate which position you are applying to and Send a résumé and cover letter addressing professional qualifications/experience and specific interest in working at SPAN to Charlotte@safehousealliance.org or mail it attention to Charlotte Shintaku, Shelter Program Director, SPAN, 835 North Street, Boulder, CO 80304. Resume review to begin immediately. You can look at their website http://www.safehousealliance.org/ for a complete job descriptions.

National Congress of American Indians has a job bank. Look at their website at http://www.ncai.org/ for more information.

There are job openings at the Denver Veterans Medical Center. Call Human Resources at (303)399-8020 and look at their web sites to do a search for your specialty. http://www.va.gov/jobs/or http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

Entry-level Opportunities at the EPA, Browse the vacancy listing, then scroll down to browse jobs. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to EPA Intern Program (EPI) Call Jason at (202)564-5568 if you have questions. The website is http://www.epa.gov/ezhire

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has open positions (for college students too!) Look at http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment/index.html Call LuAnna Allapowa at (303) 497-8718 if you have any questions.

Boulder County Job Line (303)441-4555. Human Resources Division 2025 14th Street, in Boulder, CO 80302. (303)441-3508. Check our their website weekly for their openings at http://www.co.boulder.co.us/

Job Openings with the City and County of Denver look at the Career Service Authority home page is www.DenverGov.org/CSA

                                                            Native Businesses

For all your photographic needs, please see the following link http://images-by-jolynne.smugmug.com/ Jolynne Locust Woodcock is an American Indian photographer based in Denver, CO. She specializes in senior and family portraits. You can call her at (303)653-6787 and like her facebook page.

Dr. Trent Artichoker MS, DC, Oglala Lakota, is a chiropractor in Denver. He is located in Northwest Denver, in the Highlands neighborhood. He treats people with neck pain, back pain, auto accidents, and sports injuries. Call (303) 455-2225 to schedule an appointment. You can find out more information about him and his practice on his website: http://www.denvercoloradochiropractic.com/

Native American Eatery in Metro Denver, specializing in contemporary American Indian cuisine, Tocabe is the only Native restaurant in metro Denver. The menu combines traditional Osage family recipes with elements of American cuisine. It offers quick food service in a stunning Native American setting. Indian Tacos is the centerpiece of the Tocabe menu. It is owned by Ben Jacobs and Matt Chandra. It is located at 3536 W. 44th Avenue (44th and Lowell), in Denver, CO. Call (720) 524-8282 for takeout and look at their face book page for more information. Tocabe's episode on the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives was on September 12, 2011. Guy Fieri, host of Triple D and his team were in Denver in November, 2010 and spent several days filming at the restaurant. All those days have been edited down to a 6 minute segment highlighting Tocabe’s wonderful food. The episode is titled Grillin and Smokin and will feature their awesome Buffalo ribs plus other items from the menu. Check them out at http://www.tocabe.com  and look at http://www.foodnetwork.com/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/grillin-and-smokin/index.html

Jennifer Wolf, Elizabeth Redwing Sheeley and Ida Williams are Owners of Native Wisdom, who sell herbal products safe enough to use on babies and sensitive Native skin. They are now selling three products. Look at their website at http://www.nativewisdombeauty.com/ or proceed directly to the shopping cart at http://www.shoppalstores.com/nativewisdom.com a portion of all online sales benefits the American Indian College Fund.

Marcey Hodshire, Sewing jobs nothing too small. Can create Northern and Southern outfits, men or women, including beadwork. Have some children outfits and shawls on hand. Call (719) 836-3424 or email gooduks74@aol.com

Christina Conquering Bear has star quilts for sale! Call her at (720) 329-1018 if you need one!

Cecelia Bernice Bull Bear has Porcupine Quill work for sale. Contact her at cdmoochie@yahoo.com

Carolyn Hayes Frazier is an experienced seamstress offering basic mending service at a cheap rate. She will mend torn clothing. She will also sew and design American Indian dance outfits: Jingle dress & Fancy shawl dresses, capes, vests. Leggings, traditional woman's' cloth dresses and shawls as well as men's ribbon shirts. Order yours from her at hayes.redhouse@gmail.com or call her at (303) 440-4695.

Our Native Healing Center, located at 2150 W. 29th Avenue, Suite 330, in Denver, CO. Dr. Dianna Ducote-Sabey is a member of the Chickasaw Nation that has more than 20 years of experience providing general & career counseling to adults and couples. Dianna understands the unique needs of American Indian & balances this knowledge with the immediate needs of her clients. Dianna is one of the people working at Our Healing Center. To set up a free consultation, please contact Dianna at Dr,Ducote@cjourneys,com (720) 560-1450. for more information.

Carolyna Smiley and Company, Carolyna specializes in intercultural communication, group facilitation, consensus building. decision-making, community involvement and conflict resolution. She provides educational and management services consultation services including strategic planning, project management and workplace effectiveness reviews and provides keynote and workshop presentations at national conferences. Contact Carolyna at (303) 772-1714 or carolyna@smileyandcompany.com

Jason Conger, MSW, Salt River Pima, is a psychotherapist in Denver, CO. He has received post graduate training at the Denver family Institute in individual, couples, and family therapy. His therapy emphasizes the strengths of each client in order to empower and break negative cycles. His office is located in the Wells-Fargo building on Broadway and Hampton, in Denver, CO. To schedule an appointment, email him at JCongerMSW@gmail.com or call (480) 227-2369.

First Nations Development is in Longmont, CO. A field office remains in Virginia. The Strengthening Native Philanthropy (SNAP) program will be housed in Colorado. The staff includes: Michael Roberts, Sarah EchoHawk Vermillion, Raymond Foxworth, Marsha Whiting and Montoya Whiteman. It is located at 351 Coffman Street, Suite 200, in Longmont, CO. (303) 774-7836. You can sign up for their newsletter and their trainings by looking at the http://www.firstnations.org/

Eagle Plume's Fine Arts & Crafts of the American Indian, located at 9853 Highway 7 in Allenspark, CO. (10 miles south of Estes Park on Hwy. 7). Their hours are: 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. daily. The 2011 Artist in Residence is Wayne Gunville. Call (303) 747-2861, email info@eagleplume.com and look at http://www.eagleplume.com/ and like their face book page for more information.

Nakota Designs, Inc. is owned by Walt & Allison Pourier, 2022 E. 134th Way, in Thornton, CO 80241. Look at their website at http://www.nakotadesigns.com for weekly updates! You can contact Walt at (303) 255-1730 and look at http://www.myspace.com/nakotadesigns

Beacon Printing is owned by Terri Witt, Cherokee. 2161 S. Platte River Drive (West), in Denver, CO. It is your one stop shop for printing and advertising needs. Call or stop by anytime to get a quote on all your printing needs. Discounts for Native Businesses and Non-profits. Call (303) 922-4384 and look at http://www.beaconprintingdenver.com for more information.

OFF THE FRONT PAINTING Charlie Blue Back is the answer for all of your painting needs! Contact him at (720)988-5048, email: offthefrontpainting@comcast.net

Smith, Shelton and Ragona, LLC - Legal Counsel to Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations, located at 14694 Orchard Parkway, Suite A-210, Westminster, CO 80023. The Attorneys, Smith, Shelton and Ragona are experienced in working with Native Nations and specialize in the practice of Federal Indian Law. They also represent private individuals in matters of family law, contracts, criminal cases and some unemployment cases. Contact Keith Smith at (303) 255-3588 for more information. The fax is (303) 255-3677. You can also look at their website at http://www.ssr-lawyers.com/ for more information.

Rose Red Elk aka Red Feather Woman's website is http://www.redfeatherwoman.com/  look at it for her concert schedule and how to order her CD's as well as her dream catchers. Contact her at rose@redfeatherwoman.com

Native American Natural Foods, located at 287 Water Tower Road, Kyle, SD 57752. Based on Wasna, a traditional Lakota dish using fruits and herbs to preserve buffalo meat. Tanka products are real food for real people. All Tanka products made with 100% natural buffalo and cranberries. Tanka sticks also have wild rice. The products are Tanka Bars, Tanka Bites, and Tanka Wild Rice sticks And come in two flavors: Traditional and Spicy Pepper Blend. You can order yours on line at http://Tankabar.com email: TankaBar@tankaBar.com or call 800-416-7212. They also have an fb page http://Facebook.com/Tanka-Bar  you can also buy them at Denver-Boulder area stores like REI and Sunflower Markets. I saw Tanka Dogs at the Vitamin Cottage. Look at their website to see where they are sold in your area.

Check out Autumn Morning Star's web site at: http://www.magicmorningstar.com/ or email her at magicmorningstar@hotmail.com

Look at Native Roscoe's Entertainment webpage for artists, and films http://www.nativeroscoe.com/ for artists.

DJ Eagle Bear Vanas, Odawa has his products for sale at http://www.nativediscovery.com/ or you can call him at (719)282-7747. He is a motivational speaker and you can contact him to book him. He owns the Native Discovery Inc. a company dedicated to improving lives and building the warriors of tomorrow...today!

Dentistry for Children, Call Dr. Lucinda Lewis, (Navajo) DDS, P.C. at (303)367-1502 to make an appointment for your child. Her office is at 390 S. Potomac Way, Suite A, in Aurora, CO 80012. (Near Alameda & 1-225). Her office will take most health insurance except for Medicaid.

Send your PSA's to mailto:indian_voices@hotmail.com or tmh80303@yahoo.com or send them to: Theresa Halsey, Indian Voices Program, KGNU Community Radio, 4700 Walnut, Boulder, CO 80301. KGNU's Fax number is (303) 447-9955. Directions: Come to 30th & Walnut and go east under the bridge to the first building on your right. You cannot reach us from Pearl Street or 55th since Walnut dead ends and does not connect with either one of them.

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