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2025 Pollinator Week Logo Contest

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

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Alumni Book Club: Spring Read

Tue, Apr 22, 2025

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4-H Around the World: Road Trip Through Latin America; Juliene Gutzmer (4th grade)

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 8 am to 10:15 am

J E Manch Elementary School

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4-H Clover

4-H Artfully Expressing Ourselves!

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 9 am to 10 am

Elbert Edwards Elementary School

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The Youth Horticulture Education Program Hosts Veteran's Tribute's POST class

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 9 am to 10:30 am

Extension

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Let's Talk Drop-in Consultations

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 10 am to 12 pm

Southwest Corner of Great Basin Hall

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Culturally Responsive Approaches to Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Nevada’s Tribal Nations: A Comprehensive Learning Series 6 Week Virtual Learning Series: February 11, 2025 February 25, 2025 March 11, 2025 March 25, 2025 April 8, 2025 April 22, 2025 Times: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time Series Description: This comprehensive 12-hour, 6-session virtual training series is designed for professionals working with Nevada’s tribal nations to develop culturally responsive strategies for addressing mental health and substance use challenges, including opioid use disorder. Participants will explore Native American history, health policies, and culturally tailored interventions to enhance their ability to engage and support Native American communities effectively. Through interactive discussions, practical applications, and a culminating implementation plan, attendees will leave equipped with culturally responsive skills and knowledge essential for meaningful community engagement and impact. Completion of the series is required to receive a certificate and continuing education units. Learning Objectives By the end of this series, participants will be able to: Describe the impact of Native American history and historical trauma on current mental health and substance use issues. Explain Native American health policies, including the interplay between tribal, state, and federal systems. Identify culturally responsive concepts, terminology, and theoretical frameworks relevant to Native American cultural approaches. Apply culturally appropriate protocols in community-based engagement with tribal communities. Utilize culturally responsive interventions for addressing mental health, substance use disorders, and suicide prevention within Native American communities. Develop and discuss an actionable plan for implementing culturally responsive practices in collaboration with other cohort participants. This series offers a unique opportunity to deepen cultural understanding and enhance professional practice in partnership with Native American communities across Nevada. Participant Commitment & Expectations: Commit to 6-weeks of training for 2 hours weekly on scheduled series days/times including weekly self-study learning activities. Access to appropriate technology to utilize Zoom videoconferencing platform (i.e., an internet connection, webcam, laptop/tablet, speakers and microphone) as well as active participant engagement to gain/improve skills are required. Participants must attend every week in order to earn the full 12 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). No partial credit will be issued. Presented by: Dr. Crystal Lee | Diné (Navajo) Dr. Crystal Lee was born and raised on the Navajo Nation. Her tribal clans are Tachii’nii (Red Running into the Water), Tabaaha (Water’s Edge), Tsenjikini (Cliff Dwellers), and Kin I ichii’nii (Red House). She completed her undergraduate degree(s) at Arizona St. University; MPH and PhD in Public Health degree(s) at University of Las Vegas-Nevada; MLS in Indigenous Peoples Law at University of Oklahoma, College of Law; Predoctoral Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health; and her Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of California-Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine. Currently she is faculty, Assistant Professor, at University of New Mexico, College of Population Health. In addition, she was an Indigenous HIV/AIDS Research Training Fellow at the University of Washington, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute and a Seminar Instructor at Harvard University Kennedy School. She conducts infectious disease biomedical prevention research with a focus on Native American health and examines Indigenous health policies at a tribal, state-tribal coordination, national, and international level. She is Founder/CEO of United Natives, a national non-profit organization that serves Indian Country on multiple initiatives (www.unitednatives.org) that focuses on delivering free mental tele-health services. United Natives was featured as one of USA Today’s top non-profits addressing COVID-19 in Indian Country nationwide. United Natives has prestigious partnerships with: L’Oreal, NFL Alumni Association, NBA Alumni Association, NASCAR, Fiesta Bowl, and the Boston Red Sox. Also, she is Founder/CEO of Dr. b Collections, a Native American fashion line (www.drbcollections.com), and recognized as the first Native American professional sports team owner who owned two men’s professional basketball teams in Mexico. She serves on the United Nations (UN) North American Indigenous Caucus, UN Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus, and L’Oreal USA Board for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She served as the Vice Chair for the Clark County NV, Democratic Party Native Caucus, Advisor for the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity, and on U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford’s Equity Cabinet Committee. She served as a Tribal Health Advisor to the Obama Administration and was honored by President Bill Clinton for her work with Indigenous communities at the Clinton Global Initiative. She was the 12th class of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40-under-40 award. Continuing Education: 12 CEUs This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. Cost: FREE Application: Please complete the application form by January 20, 2025. Approved participants will be notified by January 24, 2025 and sent additional information regarding accessing the virtual learning activity. Please note that completing this application does not guarantee automatic registration. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and participants will be selected based on specific eligibility criteria. Funding & Disclaimer Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders. Date & Time: February 11, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PST Organizer Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence

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Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 11 am to 1 pm

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Fun to Play for Preschoolers Whitney Ranch Recreation Center

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 11 am to 12 pm

Whitney Ranch Recreation Center

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Searchlight Watercolor Class

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 11 am to 12 pm

Searchlight Community Center

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Everyday SEL and YOU

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 11:30 am to 1 pm

Rainbow Library

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Diabetes Self Management ECHO Series

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 12 pm to 1 pm

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Daily, Weekly, Monthly Accounting

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 12 pm to 1 pm

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Dissertation Defense: Md Kausar Anik

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 12 pm to 2:30 pm

Harry Reid Engineering Laboratory, 109/110

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Project ECHO Syphilis in Primary Care

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 12 pm to 1 pm

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Graduation - Next Steps Workshop

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm

Counseling Services Annex

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4-H Clover

4-H A Road Trip Through Latin America

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Jesse D. Scott Elementary School

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Dissertation Defense - Aidan Klemmer

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 1 pm

Leifson Physics, 208

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Dissertation Defense - Khondker Fariha Hossain

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 1 pm

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Junior Master Gardener/Literature in the Garden

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 1 pm to 2 pm

Laughlin Library

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Laughlin Junior Master Gardener Program

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 1 pm to 2 pm

Laughlin Library

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Let's Talk Drop-in Consultations

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 1 pm to 3 pm

Southwest Corner of Great Basin Hall

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