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PROJECTS
Children of the Sun Community Coaltion
Strengthening Families Program is for Parents and Youth 10-14 and is a nationally recognized curriculum that provides parent, youth and family education. The model is designed to be delivered in local communities for groups of 7-12 families. In our case, our goal is 2-3 but will take all that apply. Strengthening Families training is provided by WSU.
Indigenous Birth Justice
The work of revitalizing and honoring ancestors who survived and thrived for us to be on this earth is always important to keep in our hearts. The persistence of our ancestors allows us to gain our purpose and is deeply embedded in Indigenous Birth Justice. We have and continue to build a team that sets aside ego by honoring and understanding this concept and history that is imperative to moving this work forward in a good way.
Indigenous Birth Justice work is made possible by Perigee Fund.
Strengthen Families Locally
Strengthen Families Locally aims to increase family resilience and reduce rates of child maltreatment and entry into foster care in target communities. The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has partnered with STN to help achieve these outcomes in Stevens & Ferry Counties. It is funded by the Administration for Children and Families and is a 5-year project started in 2019. Micaela Carroll is the Coordinator and Penny Spencer is the financial and support to the contract.
Tribal Food Sovereignty
Dr. Melodi Wynne is the Food Sovereignty manager for STN & the Spokane Tribe. Food sovereignty is typically defined as "the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods". For the tribes, this means, in part, reestablishing the lost flora of their ancestral lands. The purpose of the project is to create a healing space demonstrating Spokane Tribal Food Sovereignty through connections among people, plants, elements, and all life above, on, in, and under the soil.
Purpose
Through our programs and services, we aim to create a supportive and empowering environment that enables kids to thrive and reach their full potential. Thank you for joining us in this important work.
Children of the Sun
Our program is designed to equip parents and youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges of adolescence and strengthen family relationships. Through interactive activities, role-playing exercises, and group discussions, families will learn effective communication, problem-solving, and decision-making strategies.
Indigenous Birth Justice
We believe that indigenous birth justice is present when indigenous people honor their ancestors by making the best decisions they can during pregnancy, childbirth, and after the baby arrives to ensure the next generation continues.
Strengthen Families Locally
Strengthen Families Locally aims to increase family resilience and reduce rates of child maltreatment and entry into foster care in target communities. Share your story and help strengthen families.
Tribal Food Sovereignty
Food sovereignty is typically defined as “the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods.”
From a Tribal perspective, Food Sovereignty is a responsibility within family and community, and to our plant and animal relatives.
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