FAMILY UNITY ACTIVITY

“Clay Pots”

Family UnityActivity

On May 8th, 2023 the Tribal TemporaryAssistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and the NativeAmerican Child Victim of Crime (NA) program, both of Community and Family Wellness, hosted a “Clay Pots” Family Unity Activity at the Howonquet Hall Community Center.

This month families gathered together to make clay pots. The first clay pots made by NativeAmerican tribes’date back to over 2000 years ago. They were made out of necessity for cooking in and storing food and water. Participants learned 2 methods of creating pots by hand; coiling and pinching. Participants were able to try either method to make their pot. Each family was given paint supplies to take home to paint their pots once they had dried.

The evening began with an opening prayer and dinner followed by families listening to this month’s story “You Hold Me Up” written by Monique Gray Smith. In appreciation of their participation, each family received a beautiful medicine wheel lamp along with a copy of this month’s book to take home. Those who completed surveys and provided photos of their clay pots were also able to select a lunch thermos as their participation incentive.

If you would like to join us at future Family UnityActivity events please register with the link provided on our flyers that are posted monthly on TDN social media sites and listed in the newsletter. These activities are open to NativeAmerican/Alaskan Native families residing in our service area with at least one child under the age of 18 living in the home.

Honor Roll Student

Shu’shaa nin-la to all who participated in this month’s activity!

Submitted by Community and Family Wellness

Contact Maggie Wyckoff for any questions about future Family Unity Activities at 707-487-9255 ext. 1135

Vocational Training

Student Reminder

Post-Secondary (Higher Ed & Voc Ed) funding is available for Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation citizens seeking full-time or part-time courses of study.

Applications are available online at the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation website.Also, applications can be picked up at the TDN Headquarters front desk located at 12801 Mouth Smith River Road, Smith River, CA. M

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Post-Secondary financial assistance is available to high school-aged students concurrently enrolled in college courses while in high school.

For assistance or for more information about this program's services, please, contact: Diana Bommelyn, Education Technician, at 707-487-9255, extension 1557, or via email: Attention: Diana Bommelyn, at higher.education@tolowa.com.

Attention Graduates!!

Are you graduating in 2023 from 8th grade, high school or college?

If so contact Diana Bommelyn in the Education Department. Each graduate needs to fill out a questionnaire and submit a photo.

The 2023 Tolowa Dee-ni’Graduation honoring for 8th graders, high schoolers and college graduates will be held on Dee-ni’Night, Friday, September 8, 2023.

Education Department

Phone: (707) 487-9255 ext. 1557

Email: diana.bommelyn@tolowa.com