Dont Call Me Josephine

Housing Foundations - market monitored ongoing for candidate properties that might be rented in a rent to possible home ownership program that would be made accessible to those who are disadvantaged; increased understanding of unique safety needs in Indian country; plans for next round of safety circles to explore unique Indian country needs on hold pending resources; explored local resources for food justice considerations (e.g., food is medicine, and independence is a goal); exploration of employer-connected supports (e.g., coaching in employee-initiated, employer-engaged wellness checks) still paused pending further resources; further exploration of legal support availabel to community members developing self-advocacy to retain independent housing also paused pending further resources; considering shifting impact of pandemic on community needs.

Creative Voice - collaborated with local digital arts studio (In Progress - Studio 110) to help implement pod style community engagement with our safety circles documentary; Native Elders and youth provided cultural guidance; creative writing activities (e.g., submissions to Vocal.media and social media sharing) continue to be paused in favor of primary focus on program development informed by outcomes of the safety circles evaluation; exploration of Vocal.media as a potential source of revenue will resume when capacity allows, giving limitations of funding source described in previous filings; submitted application to fund next mapping journey documentary - development, implementation, and evaluation of cradle board workshops.