July 2025
Women’s Talking Circle Creating Community Through Culture
We invite all Native women to join us for our monthly Talking Circle, a sacred and supportive space created by and for Native women to come together in healing, tradition, and strength.
These gatherings are a time to honor our voices, share our stories, and hold space for one another as we walk individual and collective paths of healing. Rooted in cultural tradition, the Talking Circle is a powerful way to reconnect with community, spirituality, and wellness.
Through conversation and reflection, we reclaim our voices, offer emotional, mental, and spiritual support, offer cultural wellness, celebrate and pass down cultural knowledge, and uplift one another in sisterhood and unity.
This is more than just a gathering—it is a circle of healing, restoration, and resilience. Talking Circles help preserve oral traditions and ensure the stories, wisdom, and teachings of our Elders continue to guide the next generations.
This is open to all Native women. Come as you are – your voice matters. Your story is sacred – and your presence is powerful
For more information, contact Redding Rancheria Recovery 530-262-6375 | Dove Jeude ext. 2514
Redding Rancheria is Proud to Sponsor
The Firecracker 5k
This Fourth of July, we honored and celebrated the sacrifices made by all citizens of the United States—of all colors, all creeds, and all walks of life—who stand together to protect our Constitution and the freedoms we hold dear. Unity, justice, and the pursuit of happiness belong to us all—and it’s through coming together that we make these ideals a reality. We were proud to sponsor this Signarama signature event, one of Redding Rancheria’s incredible community partners.
We are grateful that the Redding Rancheria Wellness Department makes healthy options available to our staff and Tribal Members easy and possible. Our Wellness Department promotes active and healthy lifestyles, and this event was an incredible opportunity to foster this, while supporting a local cause and business. We ran with pride and purpose this Independence Day!
2025 Medicine Lake Gathering
Gathering together is something Native people have done since time immemorial. We come together to share, support, and serve one another, especially in places of deep cultural and spiritual significance. Medicine Lake is one such place and Redding Rancheria helped hold a Medicine Lake gathering in July.
Redding Rancheria, the Pit River Tribe, and many allies have sacrificed and stood united in the effort to protect this sacred site. Medicine Lake is more than a beautiful landscape; it is a living place that provides healing, strength, and life itself.
After more than 28 years of dedicated advocacy and focused work, Medicine Lake has finally received the recognition it deserves. As of this year, it has been officially designated a National Monument.
This designation ensures that the beauty, power, and sacredness of Medicine Lake will be preserved for generations to come.
Our children and grandchildren will now have the opportunity to learn from and love this extraordinary place, just as we have.
Redding Rancheria Employee Appreciation Day 2025
Our employees play an essential role in our Tribe, and we are incredibly proud of all they do to support our community. They are a vital part of our Tribe’s success.
Redding Rancheria staff’s commitment to uplifting and serving our community is something we deeply admire and take pride in. Because of our pride in our employees, Redding Rancheria loves to treat the staff in so many ways. One way we celebrate them is through our employee appreciate day. We offer the staff a day off in July and invite staff and their families to enjoy a fun evening at Water Works Park. This special event was all about giving back to those who give so much. Every employee was gifted a well-deserved day off to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with their loved ones.
We believe every spirit within our organization plays a vital role, and it was an honor to celebrate each and every one of them. From splashes to smiles, this gathering was a reminder of the strong bond we share as a team and a family. Thank you to our amazing employees—you make our mission possible, and you make our Tribe stronger every day.
Redding Rancheria Employee
Appreciation Day 2025
RRCAC Welcomes Doctors And NEW Services
Michelle Hudleston, PA-C
Psychiatrist
Michelle Hudleston has been a Physician Assistant since 2013, with specialized training and certification in Psychiatry. After earning a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) from the University of Florida, she spent eight impactful years working in inpatient psychiatry and addiction medicine at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Florida. This experience played a pivotal role in shaping her approach to care, particularly in supporting veterans facing complex mental health and substance use challenges.
In 2022, she relocated to California and transitioned to outpatient psychiatry, where she now primarily serves health care in underserved areas, guided by a compassionate, trauma informed approach that meets individuals where they are.
RRCAC Welcomes Doctors And NEW Services
Dr. Garrett Strand, DPM
Podiatrist
Dr. Strand is Board-Qualified in both foot and reconstructive rear-foot/ankle surgery by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. As a fellow of Northern California Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Fellowship at Shasta Orthopedics, Dr. Strand will work in our high-volume reconstructive foot and ankle practice with exposure to foot and ankle trauma and sports medicine. He will obtain even further advanced training working with Jason Nowak, DPM, FACFAS, Board Certified Foot & Ankle Surgeon and the top musculoskeletal and orthopedic Specialists in the field.
Dr. Strand completed his surgical foot and ankle residency— a 36-month program —at Wheaton Franciscan Ascension Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in June of 2020. Throughout his residency, he received extensive training in all areas of foot and ankle reconstruction working under a large number of top foot and ankle surgeons.
In his free time, Dr. Strand stays active, training for his next Ultra Marathon race, hiking, swimming, biking, and golfing. Dr. Strand is excited to experience everything the North State has to offer with his wife, two boys, and their dog, Brew.
Small Change Donation = Big Difference for Haven Humane Society
At Win-River Resort & Casino, our guests donate the small amounts left on their tickets and we gather them all up at the end of the month and donate to a local group that helps the youth of our community! We want to say thank you to all of our generous guests who contributed $2,787.15 to the Haven Humane Society. Your support enables us to continue our mission of positively affecting our community.
Employee Of The Month
Please help us congratulate Cheyenne Brown because she has earned Employee of the Month for July 2025. Cheyenne received this award for the following reasons. Cheyenne is very detail oriented, consistently keeping the facility clean and tidy. She greets all staff each morning with a smile and a positive attitude, creating a welcome environment. She is always mindful of patient care schedules and makes sure to clean during breaks or slower moments in the day without causing any disruptions. When supplies run low she jumps in without hesitation to quickly get things restocked with a great attitude and a willingness to help. Her dedication, positivity and pride in her work and culture make her more than deserving of being recognized as this month’s Employee of the Month.
