National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day Nationwide Community Events Map
Just click on the red ribbons for information about a community event near you!
Alaska
Anchorage, AK
Grantsmanship Training and Alaska Native Women’s Summit
Grantsmanship Training will take place on March 19th and on the following day, the Alaska Native Women’s Summit will honor an individual for willingness to make a difference by demonstrating courage, initiative and action to prevent HIV with the first annual “Breaking the Silence Award”.
Date(s): Wednesday, March 19, 2008 and Thursday, March 20, 2008
Location: |
Private Location |
2nd National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Reception
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's HIV Prevention Program will be sponsoring this reception open to the public. The reception will feature Native dancers and speakers, including Miss Alaska and Miss World Eskimo Olympics.
The first ever Breaking the Silence Award will be awarded to activist and leader,
Ella Outwater, for her commitment to improving the lives of Alaska Native people.
Contact: Michael Covone, 907.677.8125
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: |
Anchorage Marriott Downtown |
Brought to you by: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Divas of the North Drag Performance
The Alaska Native Aurora Society will be holding a fundraiser drag performance and auction to benefit the Aurora society and honor National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. HIV testing and awareness will be offered on site.
Contact: Michael Covone, 907.677.8125
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: |
Kodiak Bar & Grill |
Brought to you by: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
There will be awareness booths located in the main lobby of 3 separate locations. Small questionnaires will be provided to test participant's level of understanding. Small incentives will be provided anyone that takes the questionnaire and a special prize will be awarded to those who answer all questions correctly. There will also be HIV testing and those tested will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.
Contact: Lanie Blue Fox, 907.729.2926
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: All Day
Location: |
Alaska Native Medical Center |
Brought to you by: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium/ Early Intervention Services
Arizona
Bylas, AZ
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk participants will learn about HIV/AIDS at the Bylas Health Center. Walkers will visit four to five HIV/AIDS information booths at their own pace throughout this event and will awarded a t-shirt upon completion of the course.
Contact: Kelly Archambeau, 928.475.7338 or 928.475.7339
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 100 p.m.
Location: |
Bylas Health Center |
Brought to you by: San Carlos HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention Coalition
Chinle, AZ
National Native HIV/AIDS & World TB Day Awareness Day
This event will include HIV/AIDS education and awareness, as well as a cupcake walk and STD roulette.
Contact: Kirk Koyama, 928.674.7184
Date: Friday, March 21, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
Chinle Flea Market |
Brought to you by: Navajo Nation Social Hygiene Program, Navajo AIDS Network, Indian Health Service and Public Health Nursing Program
Fort Yuma, AZ
Celebration of Life
The Quechan Tribe CHR and Fort Yuma ADAPP will have HIV/AIDS education, guest speakers, entertainment, food and door prizes at the Diabetes Walking Trail Park.
Contact: Kerri Comet, 760.572.1286
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
Diabetes Walking Trail Park |
Brought to you by: Quechan Tribe CHR and ADAPP Programs
Laveen, AZ
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk will give the Gila River Indian Community District 6 an opportunity to create greater awareness of HIV prevention. Participants will receive HIV information and will be eligible for a raffle drawing.
Contact: Andrea Jackson, 520.550.3805
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: |
Gila River Indian Community |
Brought to you by: Gila River Indian Community and District 6 Service Center
Phoenix, AZ
Body Positive Educational Breakfast
Body Positive will serve breakfast and share information on HIV/AIDS in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Trudie Jackson, 602.307.5330
Date: Friday, March 21, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: |
Body Positive |
Brought to you by: Body Positive and Pfizer
Native American Pathway "Knowing Day"
Native Health will share Native specific HIV/AIDS information during HIV counseling and testing at the Native American Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Contact: Dennis Huff, 602.279.5262
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: |
Native American Community Center |
Brought to you by: Native Health and Native American Community Center
San Carlos, AZ
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Walk participants will learn about HIV/AIDS at the San Carlos Apache Tribe Department of Health and Human Services. Walkers will visit four to five HIV/AIDS information booths at their own pace throughout this event and will awarded a t-shirt upon completion of the course.
Contact: Kelly Archambeau, 928.475.7338 or 928.475.7339
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: |
San Carlos Apache Tribe |
Brought to you by: San Carlos HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention Coalition
Scottsdale, AZ
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Kick-Off
This event will include a special performance by a hoop dancer and traditional/contemporary singer and puppeteer Jackie Bird will perform and speak about HIV/AIDS prevention.
Contact: Sherrilla McKinley, 480.850.8525
Date: Friday, March 14, 2008
Time: 2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Location: |
Salt River High School Auditorium |
Brought to you by: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Health Education Program
Tuba City, AZ
2008 National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Community Walk
An information booth will be set up at Bashas' grocery store and the Behavioral Health Clinic on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and there will be a community walk the following day. Participants will gather at the Behavioral Health Clinic at 10:00 a.m. and walk to the flea market where booths with HIV/AIDS information will be set up.
Contact: Shirley Waterhouse, 928.283.3480
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008 and Friday, March 21, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
Bashas' Behavioral Health Clinic |
Brought to you by: HIV Prevention Program Navajo and Hopi CHR and Health Education
Tucson, AZ
Native Day
In recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, there will be free HIV testing at 5 separate locations throughout the city of Tucson. Contact Seh Welch for the addresses of these testing locations.Contact: Seh Welch, 520.882.6120, ext. 206
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
5 Separate Testing Locations
See above for details
Tucson, AZBrought to you by: Native Images
Drum Circle
Multiple drum groups will perform at the Main Library Amphitheater in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.Contact: Seh Welch, 520.882.6120, ext. 206
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Main Library Amphitheater
Tucson, AZBrought to you by: Native Images and Tucson Indian Center
Speakers/ Press Conference
There will be speakers at a press conference in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Seh Welch, 520.882.6120, ext. 206
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: |
Downtown Main Library |
Brought to you by: Native Images
Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
HIV/AIDS Testing and Information
One of the largest populations of Native Americans in the state of Arkansas live in the Fort Smith area, which is precisely why the Arkansas Department of Health is holding free HIV testing at Ross Pendergraft Park in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Those tested will receive NNHAAD products and or incentives as well as information on HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Courtney Hampton, 501.661.2749
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
Ross Pendergraft Park |
Brought to you by: Arkansas Department of Health
California
Fresno, CA
"Celebration of Life"
The Fresno American Indian Health Project and United American Indian Involvement, Inc. will have a "Celebration of Life" in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Nancy Pierce, 559.320.0490
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 6:30 a.m.
Location: |
Fresno American Indian Health Project |
Brought to you by: Fresno American Indian Health Project and United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
HIV Awareness & Wellness Fair
The HIV Awareness & Wellness Fair will have informational booths from Native/Non-Native Agencies and a complimentary lunch in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Elton Naswood, 213.201.1311
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. |
Brought to you by: Red Circle Project, AIDS Project Los Angeles/ United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
Warriors Against AIDS 1st Annual American Indian Walk for AIDS Awareness ( It's A Good Day To Live)
Join Warriors Against AIDS for a sunrise ceremony and American Indian Walk for AIDS Awareness. The sunrise ceremony will begin at 6:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 7:30 a.m. and end with a drum circle at approximately 9:00 a.m. All drummers and anyone interested in participating in this event are welcome to do so. Gifts will be provided. Visit www.rednation.com for more information about this event.
Contact: Nancy Richler, 818.904.9256
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008
Time: 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: |
TBA |
Brought to you by: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, Red Nation Brand, and KPFK 90.7 FM
Sacramento, CA
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day March &
Community Feed
The Sacramento Native American Health Center will host a day beginning with a Sunrise Ceremony at the State Capitol, followed by a walk to our clinic site where we will have a community breakfast, traditional dancing, a film, guest speakers, a community luncheon and free HIV testing.
Contact: Cibonay Cordova, 916.341.0575, ext. 213
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: |
Sacramento State Capitol
Sacramento Native American Health Center |
Brought to you by: Sacramento Native American Health Center
San Francisco, CA
Sunrise Ceremony
Participants are to gather at Dolores Park at sunrise for a ceremony conducted by Native American and Native Hawaiian traditional healers, singers, and dancers and then walk to the LGBT Center for a traditional prayer and breakfast.
Contact: Dennis Manuelito, DennisM@nativehealth.org
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: Sunrise - Noon
Location: |
Dolores Park LGBT Center |
Brought to you by: Shake the Feathers Collaborative: Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits, Native American AIDS Project, and Native American Health Center as well as the Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center
In Recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Days the Native American AIDS Project and the Student Kouncil Intertribal Nations Presents the
33rd annual San Francisco State University PowWow "Taking Care of the Tribe"
This event includes NNHAAD PowWow, Vendors, HIV and Health Information Booths, and Dance Special: The We'Wha Lozen Memorial Inter-tribal Dance sponsored by Miko Thomas and Rope Wolf. HIV Prevention information will be announced throughout the day. Vendors contact Student Kouncil Intertribal Nations at 415.338.1929.
Contact: Native American AIDS Project, 415.431.6227
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: |
San Francisco State University Gym |
Brought to you by: Native American AIDS Project and Student Kouncil Intertribal Nations
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - "An Evening of Stories, Song, and Food"
This event will include performances by Native American comedian Charlie Ballard, Native American hoop dancer Nataani Grey Cloud Guthrie, All Nations Drum Group, and two members of the Brush Arbor Girlz. In addition, food will be served or made available during the half way point of the program and a panel presentation on HIV/AIDS will feature a HIV positive male, a HIV Case Manager, a Substance Abuse Case Manager, and an Outreach Worker.
Contact: Native American AIDS Project, 415.431.6227
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: |
La Peña Cultural Center |
Brought to you by: Native American Health Center, Native American AIDS Project, La Clinica, SalvaSIDA, and Alameda County AIDS Office
Santa Rosa, CA
SCIHP Wellbriety Group National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
The Behavioral Health Department at the Sonoma County Indian Health Project plans to focus its Native Wellbriety Group on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. They will offer prayers for those who have crossed over and for all infected and affected by HIV. They will also discuss how HIV has affected Native communities, the risk factors associated and way to prevent the transmission and acquisition of HIV. This is a closed group for current participants only.
Contact: Alison Whitemore, 707.521.4561
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: |
Sonoma County Indian Health Project |
Brought to you by: Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Behavioral Health Department
Colorado
Denver, CO
"HIV in Indian Country" Presentation
The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center will give a presentation on "HIV in Indian Country" during the Public Health Department staff meeting, which is only open to public health staff.Contact: Terry Stewart, 303.436.7267
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Location:
Denver Public Health
605 Bannock St.
Denver, CO 80204Brought to you by: Denver Public Health
Ignacio, WA
Community Readiness Assessment Presentation
The community Readiness Model is a model for community change that integrates a community’s culture, resources, level of readiness to more effectively address HIV/AIDS prevention and more. Lunch will be provided and you must RSVP no later than March 26, 2008.Contact: Marie Kirk or Mohini Persaud, 800.658.6717
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Rolling Thunder Hall
14826 Highway 172 North
Ignacio, COBrought to you by: Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Center for Applied Studies in American Ethnicity-Colorado State University, New Mexico Community Foundation, New Mexico Community AIDS Partnership, National AIDS Fund and Elton John AIDS Foundation
Looking Towards a Stronger Future,
Remembering Our Relatives
The Two Spirit Peoples Alliance will have memorial ceremonies, share personal memories and HIV education in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Alistair Bane or Thompson Williams, 405.245.6689
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: |
Four Winds Church |
Brought to you by: Two Spirit Peoples Alliance
Florida
Clewiston, FL
"Let's Talk About Native HIV/AIDS" -
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This event will include a special presentation and conversations about HIV/AIDS in Native American communities.
Contact: Marjorie Meredith, 863.983.5798
Date(s): Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Family Investment Center |
Brought to you by: Seminole Tribe of Florida and Allied Health Program
Hollywood, FL
Lunch and Learn
In recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Day, a lunch will be provided along with a presentation and discussion about HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Tina Mennella, 954.962.2009
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Seminole Tribe Clinic |
Brought to you by: Seminole Tribe of Florida Health Clinic
Immokalee, FL
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Free HIV counseling and testing as well as Hepatitis screening and vaccines. There will be educational classes on HIV, Hepatitis and condoms.
Contact: Eduardo Rodriguez, 239.252.5392
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 and Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (both days)
Location: |
Tribal Administration Building |
Brought to you by: Collier County Health Department and the Seminole Tribe
Jacksonville, FL
Spring Teen Event
In recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, teens will rotate through fun/educational sessions such as growing into manhood, sexual responsibility and STDs/HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Gloria McNair, 904.253.1172
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
Wesconnett Health Center |
Brought to you by: Duval County Health Department
Okeechobee, FL
Native American AIDS Awareness Community Blitz Mass Mailings
The Seminol Health Department's Allied Health and Brighton Medical Center will have a mass mailing of HIV/AIDS information that will be sent to every home on the reservation and HIV/AIDS awareness booths at the tirbal office.
Contact: Barbara Boiling, 863.763.0271
Date: Monday, March 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: |
Brigton Field Office |
Brought to you by: Brighton Medical Center and Seminole Health Department
Georgia
Atlanta, GA
"Breaking The Silence Screening"
The CDC’s National Prevention Information Network invites you to attend a video presentation featuring “Breaking the Silence”, a video about an Alaskan village accepting the return of a family member infected with HIV. Benny Ferro, a Public Health Analyst, for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention will also provide an overview of NNHAAD activities planned across the United States. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Contact: Angela Collins, 404.679.7914
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: |
CDC National Prevention Information Network |
Brought to you by: CDC's National Prevention Information Network
Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
Free Anonymous Rapid Oral HIV Testing
The Life Foundation will will be providing free anonymous rapid oral HIV testing in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Carol Makainai, 808.521.2437
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Life Foundation |
Brought to you by: Life Foundation
Illionois
Chicago, IL
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
Patient education sessions will be offered at various community events leading up to the actual event day. On the day of the event, more HIV/AIDS education will be provided by a local Mohawk storyteller named Ms. Florence Dunham and Mr. Ron Kanutski will be providing a healing song for us. Free rapid HIV/AIDS testing and light refreshments will be available.
Contact:Ellen Willams, oneidagirl@sbcglobal.net
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time(s): 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: |
American Indian Health Service, Inc. |
Brought to you by: American Indian Health Service Chicago, Inc. and National Council of Urban Indian Health
Kansas
Wichita, KS
Native American HIV/AIDS Training:
Clinical Update & Cultural Implications for Providers
This training will provide health care providers with information on HIV/AIDS prevention, cultural implications, and clinical basics
targeted toward Native Americans.
Contact: Susan Tusher, 316.293.2682
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: |
Hotel at Old Town |
Brought to you by: Hunter Health Clinic, Kansas AIDS Education and Training Center, Area Health Education Centers, and National Native American AIDS Prevention Center
Maryland
Baltimore, MD
National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Native American LifeLines will have HIV testing, counseling and education on National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This social event will also have food, door prizes and incentives.
Contact: Susan Roth, 410.837.2258
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Native American LifeLines |
Brought to you by: Native American LifeLines, Friend's Research and PA/Mid Atlantic AIDS Education & Training Center
Rockville, MD
IHS Advocacy for HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Indian Health Service has released a public service announcement, press statement and podcast advocating National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. For more information, please visit http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/HIVAIDS/index.cfm#top .
Contact: Scott Giberson
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: |
Indian Health Service |
Brought to you by: Indian Health Service
Minnesota
Callaway, MN
Community Discussion
The Community Resource Alliance will provide a presentation on HIV/AIDS and hold a community discussion to get input from community members on issues, concerns and needs pertaining to HIV/AIDS.Contact: Clinton Alexander, 218.375.2762
Date(s): Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time(s): 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Callaway, MN 56251
Brought to you by: Community Resource Alliance, Spectrum Alliance, Minnkota Health Project and Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Minneapolis, MN
Open House
The Indigenous Peoples Task Force are having an open house in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Colette Lawrence, 612.870.1723, ext. 18
Date: Friday, March 21, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Indigenous Peoples Task Force |
Brought to you by: Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Naytahwaush, MN
Community Discussion
The Community Resource Alliance will provide a presentation on HIV/AIDS and hold a community discussion to get input from community members on issues, concerns and needs pertaining to HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Clinton Alexander, 218.375.2762
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: |
Naytahwaush, MN 56566 |
Brought to you by: Community Resource Alliance, Spectrum Alliance, Minnkota Health Project and Indigenous Peoples Task Force
White Earth, MN
National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Indigenous Peoples Task Force will travel to White Earth to give presentations on HIV and will also be offering free HIV testing.
Contact: Colette Larson, 612.870.1723, ext. 18
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 and Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
White Earth, MN 56591 |
Brought to you by: Indigenous Peoples Task Force
Mississippi
Batesville, MS
Northwest Public Health District One's
National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Northwest Public Health District 1 has testing sites in several counties throughout Mississippi. Posters will be displayed at each site to encourage testing and incentives will be given for those that are tested. Appropriate referrals will be made as needed. The counties included in district 1 are Coahoma, Desoto, Grenada, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, and Yalobusha. Please contact the Northwest Public Health District 1 fore more information about their organization and where to find a testing site near you.
Contact: Tarsha Taylor, 662.563.5603
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Location: |
Local Health Department in the following Mississippi counties: |
Brought to you by: Northwest Public Health District 1 and Mississippi Department of Health
Montana
Fort Belknap, MT
Celebration of Life on the Rez
Free anonymous HIV testing will be provided throughout the day at the Health Education Office in Fort Belknap. A fun walk/run and obstacle course is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Participants are to gather at the Red Whip Complex. After the walk/run, lunches will be provided during an educational presentation focused on HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Katrese Hammond, 406.353.3156
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: |
Red Whip Complex |
Brought to you by: Fort Belknap Health Education Program
Hays, MT
Celebration of Life on the Rez
Free anonymous HIV testing will be provided throughout the day at the Health Education Office in Fort Belknap. A fun walk/run and obstacle course will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. and those interested in participating are to gather at the John Capture Center in Hays. Lunches will be provided after the walk/run, as well as an educational presentation focused on HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Katrese Hammond, 406.353.3283
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: |
John Capture Center |
Brought to you by: Fort Belknap Health Education Program
Missoula, MT
Free Anonymous Rapid Oral HIV Testing
The Missoula AIDS Council will be providing free anonymous rapid oral HIV testing with 99.8% accuracy and in only 20 minutes.
Contact: Kathy Reddies, 406.543.4770
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: |
Missoula AIDS Council |
Brought to you by: Missoula AIDS Council
Nebraska
Macy, NE
Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This event will include HIV/AIDS awareness and education, a walk/run and an educational luncheon with keynote speaker Lisa Tiger.
Contact: Tillie Cook, 402.837.5305
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: |
Four Hills of Life Wellness Center |
Brought to you by: All Nations Planning Group and Omaha Tribe of Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Nebraksa Urban Indian Health Coalition's
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition will host a luncheon with HIV testing, special incentives and guest speaker Lisa Tiger.
Contact: Brenda Ticknor, 402.346.0902
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: |
Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition |
Brought to you by: Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition
Inipi Ceremony and HIV 101 Seminar
The All Nations Community Planning Group is having a prayer for the healing of HIV/AIDS in Native communities and will also have a HIV 101 Seminar in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Contact: Dr. Jessiline Anderson, 402.554.4811
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: |
Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center |
Brought to you by: All Nations Planning Group
Mayoral Proclamation
The Mayoral Proclamation will have a press conference featuring special guest Lisa Tiger.
Contact: Elan Cunningham, 402.346.0902
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: |
Fred Leroy Health and Wellness Center |
Brought to you by: All Nations Planning Group
Native HIV/AIDS Lunch and Learn
The Native HIV/AIDS Lunch and Learn featuring Martha Burnside, Colorado State University aims to advance HIV/AIDS prevention in Native communities with the community readiness model.
Contact: Dr. Jessiline, 402.544.4811
Date: Friday, March 21, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: |
University of Nebraska - Omaha |
Brought to you by: All Nations Planning Group
HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education
HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education will be shared in a mini health fair at the Inter-Tribal Student Council Pow-Wow.
Contact: Dr. Jessiline, 402.544.4811
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
University of Nebraska - Omaha |
Brought to you by: All Nations Planning Group and UNO Inter-Tribal Student Council
Winnebago, NE
Winnebago HIV/AIDS Awareness Fair
The Blackhawk Center will serve as host to a HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention screening and will also have information booths, HIV testing, Hepatitis testing and a t-shirt giveaway.
Contact: Darla McCloskey, 402.878.2231, ext. 1232 or Annemarie Higgins, 402.878.2440, ext.1228
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: |
Blackhawk Center |
Brought to you by: Winnebago Tribal Health Department
Nevada
Carson City, NV
Health Information Fair and Pow-Wow
In recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Health Information Fair and Pow-Wow will have a HIV/AIDS information booth with educational information and brochures.
Contact: Janet James, 775.265.4215
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: |
Carson Colony Gym |
Brought to you by: Nevada State Heatlth Division HIV/AIDS Program and Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Program
HIV/AIDS Awareness Presentation
There will be a HIV/AIDS presentation and discussion with students ages 13 and up, as well as activities and the distribution of incentives.
Contact: Janet James, 775.265.4215
Date: TBA
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: |
Tribal TANF After School Program |
Brought to you by: Washoe Tribal TANF Program, Nevada State Health Division HIV/AIDS Program
Garnerville, NV
Mountain Hoops Basketball Tournament and Health Booths
In recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, there will be a basketball tournament at the Pau-Wa-Lu School. There will be informational health booths and on site HIV screening done by the HOPES Mobile Van.
Contact: Janet James, 775.265.4215
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: |
Pau-Wa-Lu School |
Brought to you by: Nevada State Heatlth Division HIV/AIDS Program and Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Program
Reno, NV
"Celebration of Life" National Native HIV/AIDS
Awareness Bingo Night for Kids and Adults
This bingo event will include HIV testing, a HIV positive speaker, educational information and games. Various community agencies that deal with HIV/AIDS will be present and sharing information, condoms, food and prizes.
Contact: Lynn Rodriguez, 775.788.7600
Date: Friday, March 21, 2008
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: |
Reno Sparks Indian Colony |
Brought to you by: Nevada Urban Indians, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, and Northern Nevada Hopes
New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Celebrates
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute will celebrate National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness day with free HIV Testing and will also be playing fun HIV prevention games.Contact: Stefani Vigil, svigil@sipi.bia.edu
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location:
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
9169 Coors Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120Brought to you by: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Peer Educator Health Club
Circle of Harmony AIDS Walk
Participants will meet at the ValueOptions located on Louisiana boulevard and walk approximately a mile and a half to the outskirts of the Coronado Mall in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.Contact: Marie Kirk, 505.764.0063
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:
ValueOptions
2400 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110Brought to you by: Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
Gallup, NM
Native American AIDS Awareness Day
Navajo AIDS Network, Inc aims to build HIV/AIDS awareness among Native Americans by passing out statistics and incentives as well as answering any questions about HIV/AIDS.
Contact: Stella Martin, 505.863.9929
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: |
Wal-Mart Super Center |
Brought to you by: Navajo AIDS Network, Inc
Zuni, NM
"Our Stories, Our Lives, Our Strengthen"
The Zuni Teen Health Center will hold education sessions on HIV prevention and have HIV positive individuals share their stories of living with HIV.
Contact: Vurlene Bowekaty, 505.782.5719
Date: Monday - Thursday, March 17 - 20, 2008
Time: Call for details
Location: |
Zuni Tribal Conference Room |
Brought to you by: Zuni Teen Health Center
Zuni Teen & Community HIV Awareness Health Fair
Navajo AIDS Network, Inc and Zuni Teen STD Prevention Program will hold this health fair to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Stella Martin, 505.863.9929
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: |
Zuni Pueblo Reservation |
Brought to you by: Navajo AIDS Network, Inc and Zuni Teen STD Prevention Program
North Dakota
Belcourt, ND
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Program
Various guest speakers including Lisa Tiger, Tom Walker and Deb Tight will lecture Turtle Mountain Community High School students.
Contact: Pam McCloud, 701.477.6111, ext. 491
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Time(s): 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (female students) and 12:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (male students)
Location: |
Turtle Mountain Community High School |
Brought to you by: Dakota AETC, Tribal Health Education, Indian Health Service, and Turtle Mountain Community High School
HIV Awareness Training & Testing
This training will cover recent CDC guidelines for HIV testing and techniques to increase testing numbers. There will be a demonstration of oral rapid HIV testing and free HIV testing available to anyone in attendance.
Contact: Pam McCloud, 701.477.6111, ext. 491
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: |
Queen of Peace |
Brought to you by: Dakota AETC, Tribal Health Education, and Indian Health Service
Bismarck, ND
HIV/STD/Hepatitis Symposium
This symposium will cover multiple STDs including HIV and Hepatitis. Lisa Tiger will be present as a guest speaker.
Contact: Denise Larson, 701.328.2378
Date(s): Tuesday, April 29, 2008 and Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time(s): 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: |
Doublewood Inn |
Brought to you by: North Dakota Department of Health
HIV Poster and Information on Display at AIHEC 2008
There will be a HIV poster and information table on display throughout the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference (AIHEC) at the United Tribes Technical College.
Contact: Suzanne Shields, 701.255.3285, ext. 1332
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
United Tribes Technical College |
Brought to you by: United Tribes Technical College Student Health
Oklahoma
Concho, OK
2nd Annual National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Educational information on prevention will be shared shared with participants in the large conference room in the Cheyenne Arapaho Complex Center and lunch will be provided as well. The Oklahoma Native American AIDS Coalition, Indian Health Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health and Cheyenne Arapaho Health Programs have been invited to speak at this event and a silent auction to benefit American Indians affected by HIV/AIDS will take place during this event.
Contact: Patricia Yarholor, 405.422.7676
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: |
Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma
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Brought to you by: Cheyenne Arapaho Tribal Health Education, Cheyenne Arapaho CHR Program, Oklahoma Native American AIDS Coalition, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Association of American Indian Physicians, and Center for Applied Studies in American Ethnicity
Oklahoma City, OK
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic will erect a booth with HIV/AIDS information, safer sex products and giveaways.
Contact: Lisa Toahty, 405.948.4900, ext. 228
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic |
Brought to you by: Oklahoma City Indian Clinic
Tahlequah, OK
Natinal
The Cherokee Nation will present two programs on the AIDS Pandemic, an information table with free brochures and "personal protection" and also offer free confidential rapid HIV testing. Barbra Williams, Certified Prevention Specialist and President of the Green Country AIDS Coalition will be the speaker and tester.
Contact: Barbara Williams, 918.207.3898
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: |
Tribal Complex |
Brought to you by: Cherokee Nation and Behavioral Health Prevention Services
Tuskahoma, OK
Chi Hullo Li Ladies Retreat
The Choctaw Nation Chi Hullo Li Residential Treatment Center will recognize National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with an exclusive retreat. This is a closed event.
Contact: Sandra Stroud
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: |
Private Location |
Brought to you by: Choctaw Nation Chi Hullo Li Residential Treatment Center
Oregon
Portland, OR
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This event aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in Portland's Native communities with a discussion on HIV/AIDS. Brown paper bag lunches will be shared and the community will be honored.
Contact: Shelagh Johnson, 503.223.5907
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2008
Times: TBA
Location: |
Cascade AIDS Project Office |
Brought to you by: Cascade AIDS Project
Warm Springs, OR
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
This event will have a basic HIV 101 that will include risk reduction and access to resources and testing.
Contact: Anita Davis, 541.553.3462
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Community Health Education Team |
Brought to you by: Community Health Education Team
Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA
Free Anonymous Rapid Oral HIV Testing
Free anonymous rapid oral HIV testing will take place at the sixth floor of the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network. This testing will be in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and those tested will receive a their choice of a NNHAAD product or incentive.
Contact: Dinette Medina, 610.969.2194
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: |
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network |
Brought to you by: Lehigh Valley Hospital AIDS Activities Office
Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Native Traditions - Awareness of HIV
The Office of HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis at the Rhode Island Department of Health aims to enlist the Rhode Island Indian Council, which represents several of the tribes in Rhode Island in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Contact: Maria Carr, 401.222.7551
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Times: TBA
Location: |
Rhode Island Department of Health |
Brought to you by: Rhode Island Department of Health
NAPEWA AIDS Awareness Day
NAPEWA AIDS Awareness Day will be a social gathering that will include group discussions about HIV/AIDS and the distribution of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day materials.
Contact: Allison Greene, 401.781.1098
Date: Firday, March 21, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: |
Rhode Island Indian Council |
Brought to you by: Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
South Dakota
Eagle Butte, SD
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Basketball Tournament
Free anonymous HIV testing will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2008 at the Upper Elementary School Gymnasium from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The basketball tournament will begin the following day at the same location and run through Sunday, March 23. Due to the unpredictable number of tournament entries, please contact Belinda Aungie for specific tournament times during these dates. Those eligible to enter into the tournament must have taken a HIV test upon entry. Various prizes will be awarded to the top placing teams.
Contact: Belinda Aungie, 605.964.6190
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008 - Sunday, March 23, 2008
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (testing on the 20th)
Location: |
Upper Elementary School |
Brought to you by: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Health Education Program
Kyle, SD
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Presentation
This will be a presentation to the parents of Little Wound School students on the value of talking to students about STD/HIV and school based services being offered in the area.
Contact: Terry Friend, terry.friend@ihs.gov
Date:March 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: |
Little Wound High School |
Brought to you by: Little Wound High School and Indian Health Service
Lower Brule, SD
Lower Brule High School HIV/AIDS Awareness
The Lowere Brule Indian Health Service will have a HIV/AIDS awarness session and present basic facts about prevention at the Lower Brule High School.
Contact: Michael Ryan, 605.473.5526
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: |
Lower Brule High School |
Brought to you by: Lower Brule Indian Health Service and University of South Dakota Center for Rural Health Improvement
Mission, SD
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Three on Three Basketball Tournament
Testing/tournament entries will take place from 9:00 a.m. and continue up until approximately 2:00 p.m. The three on three basketball tournament will begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. and will run into the evening. Cash awards will be given to the top three teams. Players will be required to take a free HIV test in order to compete in the tournament.Contact: Brenda Demery, 605.747.2231 ext. 3333
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m (testing & entries) and
1:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (basketball tournament)
Location:
Sinte Gleska University
101 Antelope Lake Circle
Mission, SD 57555Brought to you by: Rosebud Sioux Tribal Programs and the Sinte Gleska University
Pine Ridge, SD
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
STD/HIV education will be shared with dormitory students from the Pine Ridge School system.Contact: Terry Friend, terry.friend@ihs.gov
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location:
SuAnne Big Crow Boys & Girls Club
Pine Ridge Reservation
Pine Ridge, SD 57770Brought to you by: Indian Health Services and SuAnne Big Crow Boys & Girls Club
Texas
Dallas, TX
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Festival
AIDS Arms, Inc will be conducting free rapid preliminary antibody HIV tests and counseling at the Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas. Throughout the event, there will be traditional music, a Native specific HIV prevention video shown, refreshments, and various items including a Native Red Ribbon HIV/AIDS Pendleton Blanket will be raffled off.Contact: Tracye Garza, 214.941.1050
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time(s): 9 a.m. - Noon
Location:
Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas
209 E Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, TX 75203Brought to you by: Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas
Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Lunch & Casino Night
There will be a free HIV tests and sack lunches handed out in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day beginning at noon and ending at 5:00 p.m. Information on HIV in Indian country will be shared at 6:00 p.m. and casino night is scheduled to begin immediately afterwards.
Contact: Brenda Chambers, 801.486.4877 or 866.687.4942
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time(s): Noon - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: |
Indian Walk-in Center |
Brought to you by: Indian Walk-In Center
Washington
Bellingham, WA
Ti-chee National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day -
A Celebration of Life: HIV Testing
Free anonymous HIV testing will take place from 9:00 a.m. and continue on until 5:00 p.m. at the Ti-chee office in the Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) and follow with an exiting evening event at the Silver Reef Casino.
Contact: Hamen Ides, 360.296.0199
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: |
Tribal Employment Rights Office |
Brought to you by: TI-chee Lummi Community Mobilization against Drugs
Ferndale, WA
Ti-chee National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day -
A Celebration of Life: Evening Dinner and Celebration
An exiting evening event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Silver Reef Hotel Casino. Throughout the celebration, grilled salmon, rosemary chicken and prime rib will be served, there will be a showing of "Community Support is Strong Medicine", an appearance by guest speaker Marilyn Mora, as well as Native songs and dances.
Contact: Hamen Ides, 360.296.0199
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: |
Silver Reef Hotel Casino |
Brought to you by: TI-chee Lummi Community Mobilization Against Drugs
Keller, WA
Family Night Out and Health Fair
This Family Night Out and Health Fair aims to raise awareness about the risk factors of HIV and how to decrease those risk factors. There will be dinner served, HIV presentations, and information booths with educators available to answer any of the participant's questions.
Contact: Hope Achenbach, 509.634.7325
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: |
Keller Elementary School |
Brought to you by: Keller Tribal Health, Keller Elementary School, Colville Indian Health Center, Dental Department of San Poil Clinic Dental, Cancer Patient Care and Diabetes Program
La Push, WA
Quileute AIDS Awareness Day
This event will include an AIDS awareness talk, crafts, handouts, small group discussions, lunch and a related video.
Contact: Pat Braithwaite, 360.374.9035
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Quileute Health Center |
Brought to you by: Quileute Health Center and Tribal Bear Program
Omak, WA
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Health Fair
Okanogan Family Planning will be attending a health fair on the Colville Indian Tribal Reservation. The event will take place at the Paschal Sherman Indian School at their annual Sunflower Festival.
Contact: Bernadine Charley, 509.422.1624, ext. 14
Date: Monday - Wednesday, March 17 - 19, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Paschal Sherman Indian School |
Brought to you by: Okanogan Family Planning
Toppenish, WA
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Assembly
This assembly will take place at the Yakama Nation Tribal School Pow-Wow and will include a small health fair with lunch provided. They will also be launching PSAs to the local tribal newspaper and radio station. An informational booth will have HIV/AIDS literature, post cards, and more.
Contact: Tamara Saluskin, 509.865.4778, ext. 4518
Date: Friday - Saturday, March 29 - 30, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: |
Yakama Nation Tribal School |
Brought to you by: Yakama Nation Tribal School
Washington, D.C.
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day AIDS Walk
Participants will gather at the Smithsonian National Musuem of the American Indian in the morning hours and walk down the National Mall. This walk is in recognition of National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and is an official activity of the National Indian Health Board's Just Move It diabetes prevention initiative.Contact: Phillip Roulain, 703.486.5706
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location:
NMAI on the National Mall
Fourth Street & Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20560Brought to you by: National Indian Health Board, National Council of Urban Indian Health, National Congress of American Indians, and the Native Capacity Building Assistance Network: National Native American AIDS Prevention Center, Center for Applied Studies in American Ethnicity and Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
National Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Community Event and Press Conference
This national press conference will take place at the Senate Indian Affairs Committee Room of the South Russell Senate Office Building in our nation’s capitol. This press conference is open to anyone interested in attending and will include various guest speakers. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served reception style.Contact: Warren Jimenez, 720.382.2244, ext.