Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Research on Resilience

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/research-highlights/2021/a-new-strength-focused-framework-to-prevent-american-indian-and-alaska-native-youth-su***de

NIMH » A New Strength-Focused Framework to Prevent American Indian and Alaska Native Youth Su***de Researchers have developed a promising new framework for su***de prevention in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The research framework expands on conventional risk reduction strategies by placing Indigenous culture, knowledge, beliefs, and community collaboration at the center....

This is happening tomorrow at 12:30 Alaska Time.

NIMH » NIMH Livestream Event on Su***de Prevention During COVID: A Continuing Priority During National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, NIMH will host a livestream event on September 22, 2021, to discuss su***de prevention during the pandemic, focusing on unemployment, youth, and other population subgroups who may be experiencing elevated risk.

Check out the Wellness Wednesday program with Fairbanks Native Association.

Welcome to ! Every Wednesday we will talk about issues meant to promote overall mental health and wellness.

This week we'd like to introduce Building Bridges, a new program offered through FNA that was created to help prevent su***de and su***de attempts among Alaska Native and American Indian (AI/AN) adults in the Fairbanks Area.

September is National Su***de Prevention month. Su***de is the second leading cause of death among Alaska Natives between the ages of 15 and 34 years. Over 90% of the people who die by su***de have a diagnosable and treatable mental health condition, although often that condition is not recognized or treated.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, PLEASE reach out to FNA Building Bridges Program. We are here for you!

Building Bridges offers same day service and support (intake, screening, peer-support, and mental health counseling).
Call (907) 452-6251 to reach the Building Bridges team.

For immediate crisis call 911 or the Su***de Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

This is happening in Anchorage on Saturday!

I'm joining the fight to stop su***de in the Anchorage Walk I'm walking and raising funds for American Foundation for Su***de Prevention! Please support me and/or walk with me by clicking the link below. Thank you!

Join the webinar, Working with Community Members to Reduce Risk and Create More Protective Environments for Alaska Native Young People, on on World Su***de Prevention Day, Friday, Sept. 10, from noon-1 p.m.

The webinar will describe culturally-responsive, asset-based, and community-oriented strategies to prevent youth su***de by bolstering local and family strengths while reducing risk.

The event is hosted by the Statewide Su***de Prevention Council and the Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Research on Resilience.

This is happening tomorrow in Fairbanks!

International Overdose Awareness Walk https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ioad-walk-fairbanks-ak-tickets-163088960471

The National Institute of Drug Abuse in partnership with weRnative.org is seeking entries for I Strengthen My Nation: American Indian and Alaska Native Community Projects Created by Youth to Stand Against Substance Misuse. There is an art contest with $500 cash prizes and a $10,000 challenge to conduct a community intervention to build resilience and strength - such as forming or supporting a young people’s dance group.

The first round of submissions has closed but another round is being conducted with a second due date of December 10th, 2021.

NIDA is particularly seeking to get entries to this more complicated challenge. It is a heavier lift, requiring a written plan with a budget and a video. It will likely require either the help of an adult on planning, or a slightly older group. The idea is to have youth groups in schools or in some other venue with adult support might take this on as a group project. There is a lot of money on the table with up to $10,000 per award. Project ideas could range from forming a dance group or expanding current activities of a group, starting a tutoring program, or art club to hosting cultural field trips, family activities, etc. NIDA will consider anything that is submitted, as long as it has heart!

NIDA is also seeking additional entries in the art category. You can see what has been submitted here. Note that the written statement is as important as the art.

It is best to apply through NIDA’s partner site weRnative.org:
https://www.wernative.org/contest
https://www.wernative.org/nida-art-contest-application
https://www.wernative.org/nida-community-project-application

NIDA Community Project Application All entries submitted by the original submission date of July 7th, 2021 will be assessed during Round One Judging in July 2021, and all other entries will be assessed in Round Two Judging in January 2022.

This was back in April but so awesome! Worth the read.

2 Yup'ik Engineers Team Up To Build Groundbreaking Yugtun Technology Two Yup'ik engineers are trying to push the Yugtun language into the future, using technology. Their latest project opens the door for Yugtun autocorrect,

Summer subsistence activities with the Qungasvik team in Scammon Bay. The team work with the youth to do activities and help out the elders and community members throughout the year. Check out Qungasvik!
https://canhr.uaf.edu/research/past-canhr-projects/qungasvik-toolbox-indigenous-intervention-science-model-alaska-native-communities/

Check out this video of an Inupiaq mother and daughter showing how to make Quŋulliq jelly from the North Slope of Alaska.

How to Make Quŋulliq Jelly First of all, we would like to thank Susan Hope for giving us the inspiration to make jelly out of the quŋulliq leaves and flowers! Once we tried making it, ...