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Teen & Young Adult 2SLGBTQIA+ Talking Circle

The 2SLGBTQIA+ Talking Circle Series is a culturally grounded space designed to support Indigenous Two Spirit & LGBTQIA+ relatives (ages 15-24) in the Phoenix metro area, through community connection, healing & empowerment.
Rooted in traditional values of respect, storytelling & collective care, the series provides a safe & affirming environment where participants can share experiences, strengthen identity & build supportive relationships. Our facilitator is Lenny Hayes (Sisseton Wahpeton) a member of the LGBTQIA+ community & licensed counselor who invites relatives to join in the talking circles.
Event Details:
Date: March 19 from 6:00pm-7:30pm (AZ time)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
AND/OR
Date: April 23 from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location: In person at the Doubletree Hilton Mesa, 1011 W. Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ
(right after the Phoenix Indian Center’s Suicide Prevention Convening)
Registration is limited, so please join us!
To register, click here!
For more information, contact the Language & Culture team, languageculture@phxindcenter.org or 602-264-6768.

2026 American Indian Suicide Prevention Convening

Presented by the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona and the Phoenix Indian Center, this convening is a safe and supportive space for local organizers committed to building suicide-safer communities for urban American Indian families.

Click Here to visit our event page and learn more!

Youth Reawakening the Medicine: 4 Sacred Ways

Join us for our Youth Reawakening the Medicine: 4 Sacred Ways workshop!

Join us for a Medicine Teachings Workshop centered on traditional medicines of the Southwest region, with facilitator Dwight Francisco, Tohono O’odham. This gathering is designed for Indigenous high school youth to learn about the cultural significance, responsibilities, and teachings connected to plant medicines among Southwest Nations.

Event Details
Youth Reawakening the Medicine: 4 Sacred Ways
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Indian Center, 4041 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012
All youth will walk away with their own medicine bundle
Dinner provided
Registration required! Limited spots available. Click Here to register today!

Questions? Contact Clark Chee at 602-264-6768 ext. 231 or cchee@phxindcenter.org.

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