Native Health of Phoenix

Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) - 11-2025
2025-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting Program is hosting Positive Indian Parenting (PIP)! These interactive sessions will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7 from 9 am to 1 pm MST. Each session is designed to reconnect families with traditional teachings so that parents can apply cultural teachings to modern-day parenting challenges. Participants can enroll voluntarily or if needing to meet a court order requirement for a Parenting Class.
Topics Covered: Traditional Parenting, Lessons of the Storyteller, Lessons of the Cradleboard, Harmony in Child Rearing, Traditional Behavior Management, Lessons of Mother Nature, Praise in Traditional Parenting, and Choices in Parenting
Participant must attend both days of class from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive a Certificate of Completion. Participants must register individually. Packets must be picked up prior to class start date, or other arrangements can be made.
Positive Indian Parenting is designed to meet the needs of parents, relatives, caregivers, foster parents, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. The Curriculum was created by the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) and explores the values, and strengths of historical practices of parenting skills. “Honoring Our Children By Honoring Our Traditions” – NICWA
For questions, please email Tasheena at tshay@nachci.com or call (602) 510-8102.
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Recovery Talking Circle
2025-11-07 13:30 - 13:45, 2025-11-14 13:30 - 13:45, 2025-11-21 13:30 - 13:45, 2025-11-28 13:30 - 13:45 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’S Recovery Talking Circles are held every Friday, 1:30 pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave, Building C, 2nd floor conference room – Phoenix ! Facilitated by Dwight Francisco and Gary Honani.
For Native Americans in recovery ages 18 and older.
Recovery Talking Circle will NOT be meeting July 3, July 10, or July 17.
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NATIVE HEALTH Recovery Talking Circle

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Youth Resiliency - Regalia Making with Kelsey Martinez
2025-11-07 17:30 - 17:45, 2025-11-08 17:30 - 17:45, 2025-11-15 17:30 - 17:45
NATIVE HEALTH’s Youth Resiliency Program presents Regalia Making with Kelsey Martinez! Join us for an evening of learning and creating art from the traditional attire of the Akimel O’odham/PeePosh people worn by women. The classes will be instructed Kelsey Martinez, from the Gila River Indian Community who will be guiding youth through the creation process. There are two opportunities to take advantage of- classes do fill up fast, so sign up today! . All supplies will be provided.
SANDAL WORKSHOP- Friday, November 7th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central
SHELL NECKLACE WORKSHOP- Friday, November 14th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa

Open to Indigenous Youth ages 11 to 24. Parent/Guardian must accompany youth under age of 18.
For questions, please contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
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Elder Talking Circle
2025-11-10 13:00 - 17:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’S Elder Talking Circles are held every second Monday of the month! The next session will be held on Monday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave, Building C – Phoenix. Facilitated by Roy Johnston, Traditionalist. For Native American Elders 55 years or older.
Lunch will be provided.
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Youth Resiliency - Teen Trivia Night: Type-2 Awareness Zoom
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join the Youth Resiliency Program for Teen Trivia Night: Type-2 Awareness on Monday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa OR Monday, November 10, 6-7 pm virtually via ZOOM! Gather your teammates in a Jeopardy-like trivia game and learn about Type-2 Diabetes.
Prizes Include: Movie Night Basket, wellness basket, and more!
Open to Indigenous Youth ages 15 to 24.
Prizes will be mailed out (if participating via Zoom), please have your current mailing address available in registration.
For questions, please contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
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Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling - 11-2025
2025-11-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 10:30, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Zoom
Join the NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting team VIRTUALLY in November, Native American Heritage Month, for Children’s Virtual Storytelling Time! This month, we will be celebrating our one-year anniversary with weekly book giveaways and a special guest storyteller event on Thursday, November 20!

Tuesday, November 4, 10 a.m. – “Rock Your Mocs” by Laurel Goodluck
Wednesday, November 12, 10 a.m– “I Hope” by Monique Gray Smith (NATIVE HEALTH is closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day)
Tuesday, November 18, 10 a.m – “Métis Like Me” by Tasha Hilderman
Tuesday, November 25, 10 a.m – “Being Home” by Traci Sorrell

Virtual Zoom Link will be provided once registered. Each attendee will be entered to win the featured book of the day (one winner per session). This event is open to all families with children ages birth to 5. For any questions, email dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 279-5262 ext 13003.
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Breakfast with your Dietitian Mesa
2025-11-12 08:30 - 10:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
NATIVE HEALTH is hosting Breakfast with your Dietitian on Wednesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, Building B Conference Room. Enjoy a complimentary blue corn mush breakfast and Native Tea with our very own registered dietitian, Tara John! Ask your nutritional health questions and learn from one of our own dietitians!
We hope to see you there!
Registration required. For any questions, email: bclark@nachci.com.

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 11-13-25
2025-11-13 09:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. The live instructor-led session will be on Thursday, November 13 at 9 am MST.
Why Take This Training?
This free training teaches you how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18 and how to help them get the support they need.
Who Should Attend?
This training is great for any adult, ages 18 and over, who works with or cares about youth.
What You’ll Learn:
-Signs of common mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD
-Warning signs of substance use
-How to talk to a young person who may be struggling
-Where to connect them for help
-How social media, bullying, trauma, and stress affect youth
-Tips to take care of yourself while helping others
What Participants Can Expect:
When you sign up through Native Health, you’ll follow a step-by-step process designed to guide you through the full training experience.
– Register for the training through NATIVE HEALTH.
– Create a learner account in MHFA Connect (the national MHFA learning platform).
– Gain access to course materials once enrolled in the course.
– Complete the required 2-hour self-paced online pre-work prior to attending the live session.
– Attend the 5.5-hour live virtual session with certified MHFA instructors.
– Complete the required post-work.
– Receive your official Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion.
Learn how to be there for the youth in your life.
Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community.
Register below.

Read It and Eat - November 2025
2025-11-13 10:00 - 10:15, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 10:15
Join Read It and Eat, NATIVE HEALTH’s monthly early literacy and cooking program, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4 at NHW Community Health Center, Thursday, November 13 at NATIVE HEALTH Central, or on Tuesday, November 18 at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa. This interactive program combines stories, crafts, and basic cooking skills. This month, we’ll be making apple cinnamon overnight oats!
Each family takes home a free produce bag!
Registration is required.

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Tribal Practice: Three-Tier Skirt Making
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Practice program presents: Three-Tier Skirt Making! Classes will be held on Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, 5 pm – 7pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central (4041 N Central Ave – second floor conference room). Participants MUST bring their own sewing machine.
Register early to reserve your place. Each person registering must be registering for themselves.
For Native American adults 18 and over.
For more information please email: gbegay@nachci.com.
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Fall Artisan Bazaar NHW Community Health Center
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | NHW Community Health Center, 8800 N 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85021, United States
NHW Community Health Center is hosting Fall Artisan Bazaar, on Saturday, November 15, 10 am- 2pm. Come do your holiday shopping early and explore local vendors’ homemade art, ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, clothing and more!
🛍️ What to Expect:
🍁 A cozy autumn atmosphere
🤝 A supportive community of local makers
🎁 Early holiday shoppers eager to support small and shop local!
For questions, email ghernandez@nachci.com.
No registration required.

Traditional Garden: Roots to Recipes: Three Sisters Stew 11-19-25
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditional Garden Program is hosting the first workshop of our garden cooking series, “Roots to Recipes: Three Sisters Stew” on Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C!
In this workshop, we will learn about the traditions, stories, and growing practices of the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. Then, we will cook the stew together and sit down to eat as a group.
The first 15 people to register and attend this workshop will receive a copy of “Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky” by Lois Ellen Frank, a cookbook using Native ingredients.
Open to All. Registration Required.
For questions, email kperry@nachci.com.
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Home Visiting: 1st Annual Fall Harvest Feast
2025-11-20 16:00 - 18:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Home Visiting is hosting our First Annual Fall Harvest Feast! Bring your family and share a warm meal, enjoy fall crafts, and celebrate Native American Heritage Month! This year’s celebration features guest storyteller Shannon LaRance of So’oh Storytime.
So’ho Storytime is an inspiring online initiative that invites children and caregivers to read along weekly with Native-authored stories and meaningful life lessons. Shannon LaRance is Diné (Navajo), Hopi, and Assiniboine, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the creator of So’oh Story Time. What began as a way to read to her grandchildren has grown into a heartfelt project dedicated to sharing Indigenous stories.
The first 25 families to register and attend the event will receive a fall harvest food box and each household will receive a copy of our featured book: When We Gather (Ostadahlisiha): A Cherokee Tribal Feast to continue their literacy journey at home.
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: NATIVE HEALTH Central
4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Registration required. For questions, please contact Danielle at dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 279-5262 ext. 13003.
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Resilient Indigenous Youth Council Meeting on Zoom
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH is excited to announce our Resilient Indigenous Youth Council! We are looking for Indigenous Youth ages 11-24 to join us. This is your opportunity to share your voice , develop leadership skills, and make a lasting impact on your community. The Youth Council will focus on creating cultural connectedness, engaging leadership and service opportunities, fostering friendships, and making meaningful change. Members will have a chance to plan and participate in community events, connect with peers, work together to strengthen well-being.
Our next virtual council meeting will be on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6-7 pm, followed by Wednesday, September 2, 6-7 pm, and Wednesday, September 16, 6-7pm, VIRTUALLY via Zoom.
Eligibility:

Must be American Indian and/or Alaskan Native youth
Ages: 11-24 years old
Must sign and submit Resilient Indigenous Youth Consent Form to join the youth council

After registering, you will receive via email the link to the Zoom meeting.
For questions, please contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
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Resilient Indigenous Youth Council

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Phone Number*E-mail address*Parent's email address (if under 18)

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I understand that I am signing up for an event. I agree to attend and receive text reminders from NATIVE HEALTH at the number provided related to this event, such as reminder texts. I understand that NATIVE HEALTH does not share phone numbers or information about users who opt-in to receive text messages. I understand that I can opt out at any time by replying STOP. My participation in this class is voluntary and I assume all risks, known and unknown. I also release and waive any claims for injury, illness, and any other damages that I may have against NATIVE HEALTH arising from my participation.*

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Free HIV Testing at Charlie's
2025-11-20 21:00 - 2025-11-21 00:00 | Charlie’s Phoenix, 727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85013, United States
NATIVE HEALTH is offering FREE rapid HIV testing, at-home HIV test kits, and condoms + lube at Charlie’s Phoenix every third Thursday! Healthier communities start with accessible care. #KnowYourStatus
This initiative is part of NATIVE HEALTH’s Integrated Health and Outreach Program.
NO registration required.
For more info, call (602) 279-5262 x 14003 or email nhiho@nachci.com.

Trivia Night: Stuff You Might've Missed in Sex-Ed 11-21-25
2025-11-21 17:45 - 18:45 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Integrated Health and Outreach Program is hosting Trivia Night: Stuff You Might Have Missed in Sex-Ed on Friday, November 21 at 5:45 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C!
This will be a fun, recurring trivia-style game night that aims to quiz you on your sexual health knowledge. Come have fun, win prizes, and learn something new!
Aimed at parents, but Open to Everyone. Registration Required. Minors 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For questions, email joyoung@nachci.com.
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26th Annual Native American Children's Toy Drive and Concert
2025-11-22 17:30 - 21:30 | Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
FREE ADMISSION when you donate a new, unwrapped toy or children’s clothing (ages birth-17 years of age)

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 11-25-25
2025-11-25 09:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. The live instructor-led session will be on Tuesday, November 25 at 9 am MST.
Why Take This Training?
This free training teaches you how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12-18 and how to help them get the support they need.
Who Should Attend?
This training is great for any adult, ages 18 and over, who works with or cares about youth.
What You’ll Learn:
-Signs of common mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD
-Warning signs of substance use
-How to talk to a young person who may be struggling
-Where to connect them for help
-How social media, bullying, trauma, and stress affect youth
-Tips to take care of yourself while helping others
What Participants Can Expect:
When you sign up through Native Health, you’ll follow a step-by-step process designed to guide you through the full training experience.
– Register for the training through NATIVE HEALTH.
– Create a learner account in MHFA Connect (the national MHFA learning platform).
– Gain access to course materials once enrolled in the course.
– Complete the required 2-hour self-paced online pre-work prior to attending the live session.
– Attend the 5.5-hour live virtual session with certified MHFA instructors.
– Complete the required post-work.
– Receive your official Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion.
Learn how to be there for the youth in your life.
Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community.
Register below.

Traditional Garden: Po'onomp Tincture Making 11-25-25
2025-11-25 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditional Garden Program is hosting Po’onomp Tincture Making on Tuesday, November 25 at 5:30 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C!
In this workshop, we will learn about Po’onomp (Western name: Devil’s Claw), the ways this plant grows, and the traditional uses for each part of this plant. We will then look into the healing properties for the root systems of this plant and ways to process these roots. We will end the workshop by making our own tinctures with Po’onomp and vegetable glycerin.
Each attendee will leave with a jar of their own Po’onomp tinctures to infuse and a tincture dropper bottle to transfer at home!
Open to Everyone. Registration Required.
For questions, email kperry@nachci.com.
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NATIVE HEALTH locations will be closed Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28
NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, and NATIVE HEALTH at Walupe Health Center will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Regular business hours will resume Friday, November 28, 2025.

Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred (FIS/MIS) - 12-2025
2025-12-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us as we explore the sacred roles of fathers and mothers in Native families. Through cultural teachings, group discussions, and supportive resources, we’ll explore how to:

Embrace our responsibilities as a parent
Develop positive parenting skills rooted in tradition
Build strong, healthy relationships within our family

Together, let’s embrace our traditions, strengthen our relationships, and create a brighter future for generations to come. Certificate and gift bag provided at the completion of all sessions.
Classes run Monday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 3, 9 am – 1 pm VIRTUAL via Zoom.
Please note that everyone planning to attend will need to register individually. If couples are attending, both individuals will need to complete their own registration.
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