Colville Tribal Health Care Authority

05/01/2026

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05/01/2026

Culture is prevention. 💜

04/30/2026

Washington Poison Center has tips on staying safe while working in the garden or playing outdoors this spring in their "Plan(t) for Safety" post. Check it out at https://www.wapc.org/insights/plantforsafety.

[Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash]

04/29/2026

Join us for a night of fun and games!

04/29/2026

"...during pregnancy and immediately after birth, men were actually more than five times less likely to be diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. However, this protective effect faded within months, and by the time babies neared their first birthday, diagnosis rates for conditions like depression and anxiety had jumped 30 percent above normal levels." Read more at https://parents-together.org/new-research-reveals-the-mental-health-challenges-of-first-time-fathers.
[Photo by Yana Hurskaon on Unsplash]

04/28/2026

Basket Making Class at the Colville Tribal Museum June 26th & 27th (last Friday & Saturday of June). Payment must be made ahead of time to reserve your spot. ALL ARE WELCOMED!!

04/28/2026

As we wrap up , here is some information on some of the most common STIs and ways you can get tested or learn more about sexual health.
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04/28/2026

Did you know that Colville Confederated Tribes EMS Fire & Rescue offers CRP and AED (automated external defibrillator) training for groups and individuals?
The cost is $80-85 per person depending on group size, but it's really an invaluable skill knowing how to save someone's life.
You will learn: CPR & AED use, First Aid basics, choking response, and emergency preparedness.
🚒 In Nespelem or Keller, contact Chuck, Donita or Richie
to schedule a training!
charles.erickson.ems@colvilletribes.com
donita.swan.ems@colvilletribes.com
richie.gorr@colvilletribes.com
🚒 In Inchelium, contact Shane to schedule a training!
kerry.noblin.ems@colvilletribes.com

04/25/2026

Here's the schedule of events for our Behavioral Health Program and Colville Tribes Youth Development Program 2026 MMIWP Awareness Gathering taking place at the Gov't Center in Nespelem on May 13 from 10a-2pm. Everyone is welcome to join us in remembrance, education, and reflection on how we can take steps to reduce the number of Indigenous people going missing or being murdered.

❤️ 10am
Art Exhibit
Community Art Project - hosted by Teresa Jensen, AKA Big Mama
Sign-making Booth for Awareness Walk
Health & SUD Prevention Fair
❤️ 10:45am
Opening Prayer
Opening Song w/Aiyanna Arnold, LRHS 9th Grade, Women’s Warrior Song
Moment of Silence to Honor Those Lost
Jingle Dress Special
❤️ 11am
Fashion Show with Student Models and Local Designers
❤️ 12 noon
Community Voices Honoring MMIWP
❤️ 12:20pm
Keynote Speaker Rosalie Fish, Native American runner, member of the Cowlitz Tribe & former student athlete at Iowa Central Community College & the University of Washington
❤️ 12:45pm
Isaac Tonasket Song
Closing Song - Inchelium Hornets Drum Group
❤️ 1pm
MMIWP Awareness Community Walk led by Isaac Tonasket
❤️ 1:10-2:20pm
Lunch - Salmon provided by CCT Fish & Wildlife
Meet and greet with Isaac Tonasket & Rosalie Fish
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Thank you to our sponsors and partners Aunties Salon and Boutique, Thriving Together NCW, CCT Language Program, CCT F&W, Isaac Tonasket, Rosalie Fish, Jeremy Baca (DJ Jermatik), and Teresa Jensen (Big Momma's House of Tattoo).

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

The Health Care Authority is offering a traditional practices workshop on how to smoke salmon led by Connie Shaver May 19 and 20 at the NEW Omak Clinic, 4 Siya Rd. Limited space is available!! Register at https://forms.gle/CRyAzVReh9QmfWr78.

Tuesday, May 19 participants will be learning to filet, cut and season the salmon.
Wednesday, May 20 participant will be learning how to smoke the fish and then pack and seal it. The times are still TBD and registered participants will be contacted with that info.

Please plan to attend both days if you register and wear clothes and shoes that you won't mind getting dirty.

Questions? Call Shelli at (509) 422-7419.