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Suicide Prevention Convening

The Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona and Phoenix Indian Center are excited to announce the 2023 Annual American Indian Suicide Prevention Convening! Join us on Friday, March 10th from 9am-4pm at the Mesa Convention Center. This convening is a safe space for local organizers to help establish suicide-safer communities for Urban American Indian families. Sessions will incorporate traditional and contemporary indigenous knowledge to bring together behavioral health staff, service providers, school support staff, youth service organizations and community members in our effort to end suicide. Breakfast and lunch provided. Seating is limited. Must register to attend this FREE event!

Click here to register!

Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Mesa Convention Center, Building A (263 N Center St | Mesa, AZ 85201)

CompTIA IT Training

Are you interested in a job in the technology industry? If so, this is the perfect training for you! The Phoenix Indian Center has partnered with CompTIA Tech Career Academy to offer a 17 week in-person training. Attend this FREE training, get CompTIA A+ certified and land your first IT job!

Applications are due Friday, March 3, 2023.

Click here to apply TODAY!

Eligibility requirements:

  • Be American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian.
  • Reside in Maricopa or Coconino County (off reservation).
  • Be unemployed or underemployed and not in school.
  • Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma

Proof is required. Need help getting any of these documents? Let us know, we may be able to assist.

Questions? Contact our Workforce Development team at 602-264-6768 or workforcesolutions@phxindcenter.org

Honoring Our Youth: Gourd Dance & Social Powwow

“Honoring Our Youth: Phoenix Indian Center 2nd Annual Gourd Dance & Social Powwow”

We are pleased to announce the return of  the 2nd Annual Phoenix Indian Center Gourd Dance & Social Powwow! We will host the free, one-day event at Steele Indian School Park in mid-town Phoenix. We welcome all dancers and drum groups to come and celebrate with us at this community event.  For questions, call 602-264-6768. No drugs, alcohol or weapons allowed at the event.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023

Time: 11 AM  – 9PM

  • 11 AM | Indigenous Vendor Market Opens
  • 11 AM | Gourd Dance 
  • 1 PM | Grand Entry 
  • 5 PM | Evening Gourd Dance
  • 7 PM | Evening Grand Entry

Location: Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix AZ, 85012

Admission: Free 

Parking: Free but limited, we encourage carpooling, ride shares or using the Valley Metro Light Rail and Bus routes

 

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