SPECIAL EDITION: ISSUE #1  
 
 Articles:
Issue #14
Dallas, Texas. Healing, and Native American Southern Hospitality
Issue #13
Al-Anon for Native Americans Announced in Albuquerque
Issue #12
Wellbriety Day in Tucson
Issue #11
Phoenix Arizona—The Youth Wellbriety Movement is Born
Issue #10
An Open Circle in San Diego
Issue #9
Los Angeles—The Hoop in a Great Urban Center
A Thank You to the LA Native American Community!
Issue #8
Wellbriety Day Comes to Oakland, California
Messages From the Journey
Issue #7
Portland Oregon—Healing children of alcoholics
Issue #6
The Northwest Healing Gathering
Issue #5
Wellbriety Day in Spokane
Issue #4
The Hoop Journey Begins in Billings
Issue #3
Wife, Sister, Mom, Friend, and
Leader
Remembering Ingrid
Washinawatok El-Issa
We Are All Connected As Women
Issue #2
Artful Recovery
Issue #1
Dedication
It's Time For Hoop Journey 2002!
We Have a Challenge Before Us
Sacred Hoop Journey 2002
Local coordinators and conference topics information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Sacred Hoop Journey 2002
Local coordinators and conference topics information
6/14/02

Billings, Montana - Saturday, June 1

Event: WELLBRIETY DAY
Your local coordinator: Marion Scofield
W (406) 245-7318 Ext. 104
Fax (406) 248-5912
Email: mescofield@yahoo.com
Location: Garfield School
3212 First Avenue South
Billings, MT 59101

Spokane, Washington - Tuesday, June 4

Event: WELLBRIETY DAY
Your local coordinator: Deborah Abrahamson
Ph (509) 258-8952
Fax (509) 258-7789
Email: abrahamsondeb@yahoo.com
Location: Spokane Community College
North 1810 Green St.
Spokane, WA

Seattle, Washington - Saturday, Sunday June 8-9

Event: GATHERING OF WOMEN ELDERS
Women Elders speak about the hope, healing, and strength of women. They provide teachings about the leadership role that women play in changing the community and in fostering the Wellbriety Movement.
Your local coordinator: Lisa Powers
(800) 320-4370
Fax (425) 339-3998
Email: pow1300@dshs.wa.gov
Location: Tulalip Grounds - Kenny Moses Building
Marysville, Washington
Marysville is 30 miles outof Seattle on I-5 North from Sea-Tac

Portland, Oregon - Monday, Tuesday June 10-11

Event: CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS
We must not forget the Children of Alcoholics. They are often neglected, first by their parents, and then by the recovery community. Too often they think "it's their fault." This special gathering can be an opportunity to share the experience, strength, and hope of those who are Children of Alcoholics.
Your local coordinator: Jacquie Mercer
Voice (503) 621-0114
Cell (503) 307-2248
Email: narajam@aol.com
Co-coordinator: Teresa Monteverdi
Phone (503) 621-2407
Email: tmonte3@excite.com
Location: Holiday Inn Portland Airport
Hotel and Trade Center
8439 S E Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97220-1382

Oakland, California - Friday, Saturday June 14-15

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Tilford Denver
(510) 898-7820
Email: sacredhoop3@yahoo.com
Location: Naval Airbase
677 Ranger Road
Alameda, CA 94501

Los Angeles, California - Monday, Tuesday, June 17-18

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Jennifer Villalobos
(213) 382-7642
Fax (213) 739-2578
Email: jennyjenjenvar@hotmail.com
Location:

June 17
Event Location will be:
Commerce TANF Office
5771 Rickenbacker
Los Angeles, CA

June 18
Event location will be:
Southwest Museum
234 Museum Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065

San Diego, California - Sunday, June 23

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Rey Soto
Ph (619) 234-0648
Fax (619) 234-1979
Email: rey.soto@mail.ihs.gov
Co-coordinator: Ralph Lopez
Ph (619) 813-1493
Email: rlopezhe@co.san-diego.ca.us
Location: San Diego Concourse and Civic Theatre
Downtown San Diego/Copper Room
202 C Street MS57
San Diego, CA

Phoenix, Arizona - Wednesday, Thursday, June 26-27

Event: WELLBRIETY FOR YOUTH
As the Wellbriety Movement continues to grow, we also realized that more than half of the Native American population is under the age of 18. Thus, we are launching a Wellbriety for Youth effort lead by Jeri Brunoe Samson. This program will reach out to youth across America to help them create a Voice for Wellbriety and lead the Wellbriety Movement into the future.
Your local coordinator: Jeri Brunoe-Samson
(602) 795-6202
Fax (602) 792-6218
Email: brunoetc@aol.com
Location:

June 26
Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community
10005 East Osborne
Scottsdale, AZ

June 27
Scottsdale Community College
Turquoise Room
9000 East Chaparral Rd.
Scottsdale , AZ 85256

Tucson, Arizona - Saturday, Sunday, June 29-30

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Julian Mendez

Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Behavioral Health Module III
7490 Camino de Oeste
Tucson, AZ  85746
 
phone:  520-879-6058
fax:  520-578-6378
Location: Radisson Hotel City Center Tucson
181 West Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85701

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Friday, Saturday, July 5-6

Event: NATIVE AMERICAN AL-ANON
Recovery support is important for those who are friends and relatives of the alcoholic. Al-Anon is a valuable resource for this support, yet it is not available in Native American communities. This is a special opportunity to learn how to establish Al-Anon meetings and how to tap into this valuable resource.
Your local coordinator: Norman Sitting Up
Albuquerque Indian Center Inc.
105 Texas SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

phone: (505) 268-4418
email: nsup14@yahoo.com
Location: Albuquerque Indian Center Inc
105 Texas SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

Dallas, Texas - Tuesday, Wednesday, July 9-10

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Paula Tonemah
Voice (817) 545-9555
Cell (817) 846-3112
Fax (817) 355-5145
Email: ptonemah@aol.com
Location: American Indian Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Friday, Saturday, July 12-13

Event: HONORING the WOMEN of the FOUR DIRECTIONS
Honoring Women takes two forms for this event. First, we will be introducing the Daughters of Tradition program and its role in the healing of our daughters. In addition, we will be honoring the women of all Directions for their leadership in our families and communities.
Your local coordinator: Kim Tunnell
H (405) 440-0621
Email: kiowanra@aol.com
Location: Rose State College
College Student Center
6420 SE 15th St.
Midwest City, OK

Kansas City, Missouri - Monday, Tuesday, July 15-16

Event: Healing of Native Women and Youth
Your local coordinator: Gayl Edmunds
Ph (816) 421-7608
Fax (816) 421-6493
Email: Haicindian@aol.com
Location: Pierson Community Center, Pierson Park
1800 S. 55th St.
Kansas City, KS
66106

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Friday, Saturday, July 19-20

Event: CLAN MOTHERS
A Message of Hope and Healing We often forget the importance of the Clan as an extended family. Clan Mothers from various communities share their message of support, purpose, and the service that each clan plays in the family.
Your local coordinator: Robert Stately, coordinator
Native Path to Wellness Project
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN  55404

phone:  612-879-1765 x159
fax:  612-879-1795
email: robstately2001@yahoo.com
Location: Minneapolis American Indian Center
Twin Cities Healthy Nations Program
1530 East Franklin Ave
Minneapolis,MN  54404

Rapid City, South Dakota - Tuesday, Wednesday, July 23-24

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Janice Richards
Ph (605) 867-5404
Email: jrichards@olc.edu
Location: Oglala College
He Sapa Learning Center
127 Knowllwood Drive
Rapid City, SD 57709

Denver, Colorado - Friday, Saturday, July 26-27

Event: WELLBRIETY DAYS
Your local coordinator: Carrie Howell
Phone: 720-366-4523
Location: South West Improvement Council
Westwood Community Center
Sandos Hall
1000 South Lowell
Denver, CO  80219

   
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