A welcome FROM OUR PRESIDENT
DAGOT’EE
I’m excited to share with you TPM’s inaugural newsletter to showcase the work done to support Native American children who are displaced and their families.
This quarter highlights events and the ways TPM continues to share the important message of keeping culture connected within the community.
These achievements are only possible with help from our partners, donors, and volunteers – thank you!
Sincerely,
Elisia Manuel
Nanliigi Denzhonhi – Beautiful Sunflower
Founder & President
Events
Stay up-to-date on future events.
We host year-round events focused on keeping culture connected.
Visit our Special Events page to learn more.
APRIL
Child Abuse Prevention Walk
During Child Abuse Prevention Month, TPM co-hosted two prevention walks in Cibecue and Whiteriver, AZ. Participants also visited educational booths and were visited by special guests – super heroes!
APRIL
Women’s Sweat
With Blue Sage Health Centers, TPM hosted a Women’s Sweat in Bapchule, AZ to promote good thoughts and energy for healing and prayer. Pour was by Rechelle Jackson.
MAY
Social Powwow
To honor the importance of families, TPM invited the community to a social powwow at the Huhugam Heritage Center in Chandler, AZ. Attendees enjoyed drummers and dancers, arts and crafts, and food.
Thank you to our contributors who made this possible!
- Four Direction:
- State of AZ Department of Child Safety
- Mother Earth:
- AZ Friends of Foster Care Foundation
- Gila River Sand & Gravel
- Sage:
- Mercy Care
- AZ Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith & Family
- One-n-Ten
- Basket:
- NARBHA
- Additional contributions made by:
- Phoenix Indian Center
- StepStone Youth & Family Services
- Native American Fatherhood & Families Association
- Peter Mayhem Foundation
- Foster Arizona
- Molina Healthcare
JUNE
Celebrating O’odham History and Technology
TPM along with our fellow Leonard Bruce celebrated O’odham history and technology featuring our 3D Native Models. The event included storytelling and 3D printing demonstrations.
TPM In the Community
TPM Featured in CW360º
TPM recently contributed to the University of Minnesota’s Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) Spring 2024 Issue of CW360º Looking Back, Moving Forward: COVID-19’s Impact on the Delivery of Child Welfare Services.
The issue explores the lingering impacts of the pandemic on families and child welfare practitioners. Elisia Manuel provides insight on the importance of preserving cultural ties through supporting Native American foster families before and during COVID-19, and the organization’s continued efforts.
Field Hearing on Native American and Rural Communities
Elisia Manuel, Founder and President of Three Precious Miracles, recently testified as an official witness at the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Field Hearing on May 10 in the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community.
This pivotal session focused on issues faced by Native American and rural communities in the areas of child welfare, health resources, and tax policies. This was the first Ways & Means Committee ever held on Tribal land.
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