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The Quechan Language Preservation event "Stories Under The Stars" has been postponed.
This event was scheduled for Friday, December 15, 2023.
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Well above normal temperatures today with lower desert highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Cooling trend Thursday into the weekend with temperatures back to around normal for Saturday and Sunday. Breezy to locally windy Friday, especially across the Lower CO River Valley. Dry weather to persist well into next week.CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS BRIEFING
Added minor wind threat for Southwest AZ and southeast CA on Friday
Due to organizational restructuring within the Tribal Social Services department, they will not take any applications for Friday, December 01, 2023 only. The Social Services department will resume accepting applications on Monday, December 04, 2023.
The Social Services department apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
The Quechan Social Services and ICWA presents a Community Angel Tree.
Our community can help make Christmas special for our kids by donating unwrapped toys.
Donations will be accepted from Friday, December 01, 2023 until Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Drop off location will be at the Social Services building, 465 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, California.
For more information contact Angela Johnson at (760) 572-0201.
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We will be experiencing poor air quality today, November 11, 2023 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm due to burns, especially around the San Pasqual Schools.
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From The Ground Up: Annual Native FORGE Conference Showcases Financial and Business Resources for Native American Entrepreneurs | FORGE
For this year’s Native FORGE Conference, the theme was “From the Ground Up” highlighting the spirit of grassroots learning, growth, and building a solid foundation to serve future generations. Held in partnership with the University of Arizona Office of Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement, entrepreneurs from the newest cohort from the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe were joined by past cohort members from the San Carlos Apache Tribe as well as entrepreneurs from the Tohono O'odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe at the conference. Gathering together in downtown Tucson at FORGE at Roy Place, the event provided valuable entrepreneurial resources as part of the U.S. Economic Development Administration University Center program to bolster Indigenous entrepreneurship.
forge.arizona.edu
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After slightly above normal temperatures today, a cooling trend through the latter half of the week will eventually result in slightly below normal temperatures by the weekend.
A weak weather system for Friday and Saturday may bring a return of light precipitation chances across southern and central Arizona.
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The Quechan Indian Tribe 2023 Winter School Clothing Assistance Program open to Parents/Guardians of Enrolled Quechan Tribal Members only (3-18 year olds).
The 2023 Winter School Clothing Assistance Program has been developed to assist school age children (Headstart - 12th Grade), in preparation for Winter 2023-2024 School Year. The purpose of this program is to purchase warm clothing, sweaters/jackets, socks, shoes and backpacks.
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HOWKA CSBG PROGRAM
LIMITED number of cards available! First come, first served.
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:
Low-income at or below 125% Federal Poverty Level; reside in Imperial County; Native American, Alaska Native, or Hawaiian Native
Register by December 1st, 2023.
The Quechan Indian Tribe is Seeking Letters of Interest from Enrolled Tribal Members for the following Committees that are still in need of members:
Advisory Committee (Language) - Open
Impact Aide - 3 Vacant
Health Committee - 2 Vacant
Election Board - 2 Vacant
Events Committee - 2 Vacant
Cultural Committee - 2 Vacant
Higher Education - 1 Vacant
Legislative Committee - 1 Vacant
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit letters of interest to Gabriella L. Emerson, Tribal Council Secretary of the Tribal Administration Office Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Young Hearts Program will be holding meetings every Saturday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to educate the importance of nutrition and exercise in a fun environment in order to develop life-long adherence for a long healthy life.
The first meeting will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
For more information call (760) 572-4057 or email at wellnesscenter@quechantribe.com
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First widespread Freeze of the season for eastern areas of southern Gila County this morning. Areas of gusty winds in south-central Arizona through Tuesday. Frequent Low HeatRisk for many lower elevation communities this week.
The Fort Yuma Health Care Center has introduced a new Emergency Mass Notification System.
Individuals may scan the QR code to sign up to receive emergency notifications or general public information shared by the Fort Yuma Health Care Center. The phone number used to sign up must be SMS-capable as recipients will receive alerts as text messages.
For questions, please call (760) 572-4752.
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Locally windy conditions Sunday across southeast CA and the Lower CO River Valley. Frequent Low HeatRisk for many lower elevation communities. First widespread Freeze of the season for eastern areas of southern Gila County.
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The Enrollment Office will be closed to attend an enrollment conference from Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 17th, 2023.
We will re-open on Monday, November 20th at 8:00 AM.
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Well-above normal temperatures into this weekend, with record breaking high temperatures possible today, especially in Phoenix.
Dry conditions with essentially near zero rain chances through Sunday.
Windy conditions with patchy blowing dust possible in SE California on Sunday.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Miss Sarah Laurenzana was crowned Miss Quechan 2023/2024. Miss Laurenzana ran against Miss Mary Jane Barley, who was the previous Miss Quechan.
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Well-above normal temperatures the rest of this week, with areas, mostly south-central Arizona, near record highs.
Dry conditions with essentially near zero rain chances this week.
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As part of the Phoenix Suns commitment to honoring and recognizing the 22 Tribal Nations in Arizona, Phoenix Suns Charities Board has committed to a grant focused on helping grow basketball and youth athletics in Arizona’s indigenous communities.
The grant consists of $10,000 donations to each of the 22 Tribal Nations of Arizona intended to be allocated to youth sports in each nation.
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Flu season is approaching and Fort Yuma Public Health Nursing is doing their part by holding multiple community vaccine events.
No appointment necessary for these special clinics.
Available for all!
COVID Vaccines will be offered if available at these clinic.
For questions please contact FYHCC Public Health Nursing at (760) 572-4806.
