Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling | 04-2026
2026-04-21 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-28 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | Zoom
Join NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting for Children’s Virtual Storytelling Time every Tuesday at 10 am throughout the month of April. This month’s series centers on connecting with nature, caring for our Earth, and supporting family wellness, inspired by Stress Awareness Month and National Recycling Month. Each session features a live read-aloud, simple wellness learning moments, and opportunities for families to build routines that support early literacy, healthy habits, and strong parent-child connections.
April Book Schedule:

April 7 – “You are the Land” by Steph Littlebird
April 14 – “Sometimes I Need…” by Gabi Garcia
April 21 – “My Friend Earth” by Patricia MacLachlan
April 28 – “My First Book of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle” by Duopress Labs

Virtual Zoom Link will be provided once registered. Open to all families with children ages birth to 5. For any questions, email dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 279-5262, ext. 13003.
We will be raffling off 3 of the featured books each session!
Register below.

Traditional Garden: Tea Time with Kaya, The Gardener
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St, Phoenix, AZ 85015, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85015, United States
NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden is hosting Tea Time with Kaya, the Gardener, every Third Tuesday of the month*, Noon – 1 p.m.! Come drink tea and learn with our gardener Kaya. This is a time to ask your gardening questions, tour the traditional garden, have an open harvest of the produce available, and enjoy tea and snacks with Kaya and community!
Our next session will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Traditional Garden, 1822 W Pierson St – Phoenix. *This will be our final session until fall, when the weather cools down.
Please wear comfortable clothes and closed toes shoes.
No registration required.
For questions, please email kperry@nachci.com.

Grow Bag Gardening- Traditional Garden 04-21-26
2026-04-21 17:30 - 19:00 | NHW Community Health Center, 8800 N 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85021, United States
Join NATIVE HEALTH’s Traditional Garden Program for Grow Bag Gardening Workshop on Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-7pm at NHW Community Health Center, 8800 N 22nd Avenue – Phoenix!
Learn about grow bag gardening, which plants thrive in these types of gardens, and how to take care of these plants. Participants will get to choose the seeds they would like to grow from foods, herbs and flowers that are in season.
Each attendee will bring home their grow bag garden to cultivate at home.
Open to Everyone. Registration Required.
For questions, email kperry@nachci.com.
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Know Your Status this STI Awareness Month - IHOP
2026-04-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-27 09:00 - 16:00
In honor of STI Awareness Month, we are hosting Know Your Status Testing Events for the month of April. Come get tested and take a step to address and stop STI stigma.
Receive a FREE rapid HIV test and a self-care package!
Open to everyone. Registration is REQUIRED.
For questions, email nhiho@nachci.com.
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Indigenous Wellness Bowl Series -04-2026
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Calling Indigenous Families with youth ages 16 and older! Join us for Indigenous Wellness Bowl Series series starting on Thursday, April 9, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C!
Thursday, April 9: Salmon Bowl with Sharmayne
Tuesday, April 14: Mushroom Bowl with Kaya
Thursday, April 23: Greek Bowl with Gabby
Attend at least 2 workshops to receive a bento salad container and dressing bottle! Raffles for special prizes at each event.
For Native American families with children ages 16+. (Siblings welcome!)
Registration required. For more information please email: shardy@nachci.com.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 04-24-26
2026-04-24 10:00 - 15:45 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. This live instructor-led session will be on Friday, April 24, 10am – 3:45pm Phoenix time. (Phoenix does not observe daylight savings time).
Through NATIVE HEALTH’s free Youth Mental Health First Aid training, adults (18+) learn how to notice, listen, and respond when a young person needs support.
What You’ll Learn in Youth Mental Health First Aid
This interactive training helps you recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18.
During the training, you’ll learn how to:
• Notice early warning signs when a young person may be struggling.
• Understand how life stress, trauma, and other factors can affect youth mental health.
• Reach out with empathy and start supportive conversations.
• Respond with confidence in both everyday and crisis situations using a simple 5-step action plan.
• Connect youth to professional help and community resources.
• Encourage ongoing wellness, resilience, and hope.
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 live virtual instructor-led session with two certified MHFA instructors.
– Complete the required post-work.
– Receive your official Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion.
This course empowers caring adults—family members, friends, mentors, professionals, and community members—to make a difference in a young person’s life.
Registration closes April 16 or when at full capacity.
Register below.

To join the waitlist, please email Sheena at sfowler@nachci.com.

Recovery Talking Circle
2026-04-24 13:30 - 13:45, 2026-05-01 13:30 - 13:45, 2026-05-08 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.
Register below.

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Growing Resilience: A Community Planting Workshop
2026-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for a welcoming, hands-on workshop centered on growth, connection, and community on Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m., at NATIVE HEALTH Central, Building C, Main Conference Room 2nd floor in Phoenix. Participants will have the opportunity to paint a pot, plant seeds, and learn simple ways to care for their plants while exploring how nurturing something over time can support our own well-being.
This event is open to all and offers a relaxed space to connect with others, reflect, and take home something meaningful to continue growing.
This event is hosted by NATIVE HEALTH’s Domestic Violence Prevention & Traditional Garden Program.
FREE event. Refreshments provided. Raffle prizes. Registration required.
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Circle of Matriarchs: Women's Talking Circle at NHW
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | NHW Community Health Center, 8800 N 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85021, United States
NATIVE HEALTH Circle of Matriarchs Women’s Talking Circle will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 pm at NHW Community Health Center, 8800 North 22nd Avenue in Phoenix. For Native American women ages 18 and older, this is a safe space for all Native American women who need a circle of healing. Light refreshments provided.

MMIR Support Circle: Honoring our Relatives
2026-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for a Support Circle focused on healing, remembrance, and community connection on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C – Phoenix. This group is designed for survivors and families by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR). Participants are invited to bring a photo or meaningful item in honor of their loved one.
This circle offers peer support, space for sharing, and collective healing. Light refreshments will be provided.
For Native American adults 18 and older.
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Resilient Indigenous Youth Council Meeting on Zoom
2026-04-29 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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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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Breakfast with a Provider
2026-04-30 09:00 - 10:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Stop by NATIVE HEALTH’s Breakfast with a Provider on Thursday, April 30, 9-10am at NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N. Central Avenue, Building C – Phoenix. Enjoy FREE bagels, yogurt, coffe, and juice, and hear from our very own chiropractic physician, Dr. Lewandowski.
For questions, email ebrunner@nachci.com.

No registration required.

Baby & Me: Infant Massage & Early Bonding
2026-04-30 11:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
Join the NATIVE HEALTH Health Start Program for a nurturing Baby & Me: Infant Massage & Early Bonding Class on Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 West Southern Avenue, Building B, Conference Room B in Mesa.
This hands-on session is designed to support connection and closeness between you and your baby. Caregivers will learn gentle, easy-to-follow massage techniques that promote relaxation, support healthy infant development, and strengthen the bond through loving touch. Participants will receive an Infant Massage Kit, which includes:

Baby-safe massage oil
Infant massage educational materials

All participants who register below will also be entered into a raffle giveaway held during the class. To ensure a comfortable experience, participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, pillow, or blanket. A limited supply of materials will be available if needed.
For more information contact Kaira Begay at (602) 279-5262 ext. 23005 or email: kaibegay@nachci.com

Youth Resiliency-Self Care Mini Zen Garden Workshop-04-30-2026
2026-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Youth Resiliency is hosting a Self-Care DIY Miniature Zen Garden workshop, for Native American families with youth (ages 11 – 24) on Thursday, April 30, 5:30 PM to 7 PM at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 West Southern Avenue, Building B Conference Room in Mesa. Sign up today to learn the origins of Zen Gardening and the benefits of having a miniature garden of your own. Refreshment and all supplies will be provided to take one home. We will have raffles of Swag Bag kits, (Paint Kits, Sports Bag,) and raffles for parent/guardians!
Youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian if under the age of 18.

MMIP Ribbon Skirts with Kiara Reid
2026-05-01 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: MMIP Ribbons Skirt Workshop with Kiara Reid. This is a two-part workshop series held on Friday, May 1, 5-7pm and Saturday, May 2, 10am-12pm Noon at NATIVE HEALTH Central (4041 N Central Ave, Bldg C – second floor conference room – Phoenix). May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous People’s month. Join us in honoring and raising awareness for our missing friends and relatives and loved ones who departed too soon.
Registration is REQUIRED. Spaces are limited. Please register individually.
Participants MUST bring their own sewing machine. All other supplies will be provided.
For Native American families 16 and over. If under 18, must attend with parent/guardian.
For more information please email: gbegay@nachci.com.
Register below.

Resilient Indigenous Youth Council Meeting at Central
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Resilient Indigenous Youth Council is hosting an in-person meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 am to 1 pm at NATIVE HEALTH Central (4041 N Central Avenue, Building C, 1st Floor Conference Room in Phoenix). Come meet other youth, make new friends, enjoy food, and prep for the first fundraiser!
Open to Indigenous Youth ages 11 to 24. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian if under the age of 18.
Light refreshments provided.
For questions, please contact Nathan at nramon@nachci.com.
Register below.

NATIVE HEALTH locations will be closed until 10:30 a.m. 05/05/2026
2026-05-05 08:00 - 10:30
NATIVE HEALTH Central, NHW Community Health Center, NATIVE HEALTH at Walupe and NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, will be closed until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Read It and Eat - May 2026
2026-05-05 10:00 - 10:15
Join Read It and Eat, NATIVE HEALTH’s monthly early literacy and cooking program, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5 at NHW Community Health Center, Tuesday, May 12 at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, , or on Thursday, May 14 at NATIVE HEALTH Central. This interactive program teaches fine motor skills for your little ones while combing stories, crafts, and basic cooking skills. This month, we’ll be making kids’ tacos!
Each family takes home a free produce bag. Open to All.
Registration is required. For questions, email Gabby at ghernandez@nachci.com.

Register below.

Home Visiting: Children's Virtual Storytelling 05-2026
2026-05-05 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join NATIVE HEALTH Tribal Home Visiting for Children’s Virtual Storytelling Time every Tuesday throughout the month of May. This month’s series celebrates maternal love in all its forms and the beauty of girlhood, identity and belonging, inspired by Women’s Health Month. Each session features a live read-aloud, simple wellness learning moments, and opportunities for families to build routines that support early literacy, healthy habits, and strong parent-child connections.
May Books:

May 5, 12 pm – “How to Catch a Mamasaurus: A Mother’s Day Adventure for kids” by Alice Walstead
May 12, 10 am – “Fierce Aunties!” by Laurel Goodluck
May 19, 10 am – “Just Like Grandma” by Kim Rogers
May 26, 10 am – “Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before” by Linsey Davis

Virtual Zoom Link will be provided once registered. Open to all families with children ages birth to 5.
For any questions, email dnieto@nachci.com or call (602) 279-5262, ext. 13003.
We will be raffling 3 of the featured books each session!
Register below.

What Can I Eat? (WCIE) Healthy Choices for American Indians and Alaska Natives
2026-05-05 17:30 - 19:00 | NHW Community Health Center, 8800 N 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85021, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Indigenous Wellness Program is hosting What Can I Eat? (WCIE), a nutrition education program for adults, at NHW Community Health Center. This program will teach people how to eat in a way to keep their blood sugar healthy and is led by Gabrielle Begay and Sharmayne Hardy. We will cover topics such as learning to eat healthy, making balanced food choices to support nutrition and blood sugar management, and engage in hands-on activities with light physical movement.
Open to Native American adults and families 16+. Participants will receive a gift each session.
📅 Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, and June 10. (5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
📍NHW Community Health Center (8800 N 22nd Avenue – Phoenix)
For more information please email: gbegay@nachci.com.
Register below.

Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) 05-2026
2026-05-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
NATIVE HEALTH’s Tribal Home Visiting Program is hosting Positive Indian Parenting (PIP)! These interactive sessions will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, May 7 and Friday, May 8 from 9 am to 1 pm Phoenix time. 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) 279-5262, ext. 23014.
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Self Care for Caregivers - Health Start
2026-05-07 11:00 - 11:15 | NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, 777 W Southern Ave building B suite 301, Mesa, AZ 85210, USA, Mesa, Arizona, 85210, United States
NATIVE HEALTH’s Health Start Program presents Self Care for Caregivers on Thursday, May 7, 11 am at NATIVE HEALTH Mesa, Conference Room B. Learn breathing exercises and plant Zinnia seeds to take home!
For pregnant families or families with children ages 2 and under.
Registration required. For any questions, contact Kaira at kaibegay@nachci.com.

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Summer Cool Down Series - Wellness Warriors 05-2026
2026-05-07 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 Wellness Warriors Program presents: Summer Cool Down Series on Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 15, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at NATIVE HEALTH Central! Come make refreshing drinks such as homemade Gatorade, watermelon smoothies and snacks like frozen blueberries and honey dew with tajin. We will learn about the importance of staying hydrated, signs and symptoms of dehydration, and more.
Attend both workshops and take home a FREE infusion water bottle! We will also have 3 raffle prizes each workshop.
For Native American families with children ages 7-14. (Siblings welcome!)
Registration required. For more information please email: shardy@nachci.com.
Register below.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (MHAT) 05-08-26
2026-05-08 10:00 - 15:45 | Zoom
Sign up for Youth Mental Health First Aid Training VIRTUALLY via Zoom. This live instructor-led session will be on Friday, May 8, 10am – 3:45pm Phoenix time. (Phoenix does not observe daylight savings time).
Through NATIVE HEALTH’s free Youth Mental Health First Aid training, adults (18+) learn how to notice, listen, and respond when a young person needs support.
What You’ll Learn in Youth Mental Health First Aid
This interactive training helps you recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18.
During the training, you’ll learn how to:
• Notice early warning signs when a young person may be struggling.
• Understand how life stress, trauma, and other factors can affect youth mental health.
• Reach out with empathy and start supportive conversations.
• Respond with confidence in both everyday and crisis situations using a simple 5-step action plan.
• Connect youth to professional help and community resources.
• Encourage ongoing wellness, resilience, and hope.
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.
1. Register for the training through NATIVE HEALTH.
2. Create a learner account in MHFA Connect (the national MHFA learning platform).
3. Gain access to course materials once enrolled in the course.
4. Complete the required 2-hour self-paced online pre-work prior to attending the live session.
5. Attend the live virtual instructor-led session with two certified MHFA instructors.
6. Complete the required post-work.
7. Receive your official Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate of Completion.
This course empowers caring adults—family members, friends, mentors, professionals, and community members—to make a difference in a young person’s life.
If registration is full or closed, please feel free to contact Sheena at sfowler@nachci.com to be added to the waitlist.
Register below.

Native SCOPE-2026
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | NATIVE HEALTH Central, 4041 N Central Ave Bldg C, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
Join us for Native SCOPE, a preparatory program with Skills, Careers, Opportunities, Pathways, and Experience (SCOPE) at NATIVE HEALTH Central in collaboration with American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center (AIH-AHEC). Native SCOPE is open to students in eighth grade, high school, or college who are eager to explore the diverse opportunities within the medical field.
Starts Saturday, January 10, 2026. Club will meet every 2nd Saturday starting January 10 through June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at NATIVE HEALTH Central. (Site visit days will vary).
Brunch is provided. Parents are welcome to come. Students will receive a different medical item each session (stethoscope, reflex hammer, etc.)
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your journey towards a fulfilling career in medicine!
Register below.
