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SUMMARY:Light Up The Rez 5K and Turtle Trot
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/light-up-the-rez-5k-and-turtle-trot/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Anishinaabe Baaga'adowewin (Traditional Lacrosse) Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/anishinaabe-baagaadowewin-traditional-lacrosse-community-event/
LOCATION:Fort Michilimackinac\, 102 W. Straits Avenue\, Mackinaw City\, MI\, 49701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Healthy Start Family Play Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/healthy-start-family-play-group-3/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Spirit Walk:  For Safe Communities
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/3rd-annual-spirit-walk-for-safe-communities/
LOCATION:Bay Mills Farmers Market Pavilion\, 11644 West Plantion Road\, Brimley\, 49715\, United States
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SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-events-2/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/household-hazardous-waste-collection-events/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Cancer in Rural Communities:  A GW Cancer Center Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/cancer-in-rural-communities-a-gw-cancer-center-community-of-practice-2/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/caregiver-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Caregiver-Coffee-Hour-Flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250303T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201128Z
UID:7961-1748080800-1748084400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Postpartum Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/postpartum-support-group-2/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Postpartum-Support-Group-Final.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250321T134454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201100Z
UID:8033-1747843200-1747846800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Fatherhood Support & Education Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/fatherhood-support-education-group-2/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Father-support-group.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250422T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T185733Z
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SUMMARY:Skywood Recovery:  Suicide Prevention 101
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/skywood-recovery-suicide-prevention-101/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Suicide-Prevention-101-Flyer-5.20.25.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250407T155245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155245Z
UID:8080-1747737000-1747742400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Pregnancy Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/sacred-pregnancy-training-series-2/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sacred-Pregnancy-Training-Series-Flyer-Distributed.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20241001T123928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T201034Z
UID:7662-1747576800-1747580400@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Native Family Engagement Events
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/native-family-engagement-events-2/
LOCATION:Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center\, 5153 Marsh Road\, Okemos\, 48864\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devin Smith":MAILTO:devin.smith@itcmi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250512T144828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T150331Z
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SUMMARY:Free Shrugs Improv
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/free-shrugs-improv/
LOCATION:Soo Theatre\, 534 Ashmun Street\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Compass-Pregnancy-Center-Flyer.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250321T132933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145052Z
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SUMMARY:AIHFS Pow Wow in the D
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/aihfs-pow-wow-in-the-d/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Powwow-Flyer-w-links-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250422T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T183927Z
UID:8142-1747328400-1747335600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Children's Mental Health Awareness Day & National Prevention Week
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day-national-prevention-week/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-18-083318.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250407T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190958Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Native People Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/healthy-native-people-coalition-2/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HNPC-Flyer.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250321T135652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200939Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Start Family Play Group
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/healthy-start-family-play-group-2/
LOCATION:American Indian Health and Family Services\, 4880 Lawndale\, Detroit\, 48210\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Play-Group.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250211T192207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200907Z
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SUMMARY:Tribal Behavioral Health Conference: Embracing Gratitude - Miigwechiwendamowin
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/tribal-behavioral-health-conference-embracing-gratitude-miigwechiwendamowin/
LOCATION:Grand Traverse Resort\, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd\, Acme\, MI\, 49610\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlene Kashata":MAILTO:akashata@itcmi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250422T151744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T152230Z
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SUMMARY:KBIC Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/kbic-gathering-of-native-americans-gona/
LOCATION:Big Bucks Bingo Hall\, 16449 Michigan Avenue\, Baraga\, MI\, 49908\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250512T043000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250505T140500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141000Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Family Violence & Abuse Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/addressing-family-violence-abuse-sessions/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1000009688.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250425T134256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T134730Z
UID:8168-1746779400-1746792000@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Implicit Bias Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/intergenerational-implicit-bias-presentation/
LOCATION:Escanaba Sault Tribe Community Center\, 3721 Jingob Street\, Escanaba\, MI\, 49829\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Intergenerational-Implicit-Bias-FLYER.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250505T141557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141914Z
UID:8188-1746635400-1746642600@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Fatherhood is Sacred | Motherhood is Sacred Classes
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/fatherhood-is-sacred-motherhood-is-sacred-classes/
LOCATION:MI
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250422T181705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T181849Z
UID:8137-1746630000-1746637200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Shed Some Light:  Raising Awareness on Trauma\, Mental Health\, and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/shed-some-light-raising-awareness-on-trauma-mental-health-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Big Bucks Bingo Hall\, 16449 Michigan Avenue\, Baraga\, MI\, 49908\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250407T154152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155120Z
UID:8075-1746527400-1746532800@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Pregnancy Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/sacred-pregnancy-training-series/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250212T190354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200840Z
UID:7899-1746446400-1746457200@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:2025 March for MMIP
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/2025-march-for-mmip/
LOCATION:Ah-Nab-Awen Park\, 220 Front Avenue\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49504\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T133000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250422T182936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T183133Z
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SUMMARY:Manistique March for MMIR
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/manistique-march-for-mmir/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250321T125003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200811Z
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SUMMARY:ACFS Family Fun Day for Child Abuse Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/acfs-family-fun-day-for-child-abuse-prevention/
LOCATION:Big Bear Arena\, 2 Ice Circle\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.itcmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/05022025-Family-Fun-Day-Flyer-Fina.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250502T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250303T200925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T200741Z
UID:7963-1746169200-1746180000@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Sault Tribe BH Recovery Gala
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/sault-tribe-bh-recovery-gala/
LOCATION:Lake Superior State University\, 650 W Easterday Ave\, Sault Sainte Marie\, MI\, 49783\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260921T092136
CREATED:20250422T143112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T143625Z
UID:8132-1746104400-1746108000@www.itcmi.org
SUMMARY:Shining a Light:  Exploring the Intersection of Domestic Violence and MMIR
DESCRIPTION:Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) Listening Session Amplifies Tribal Voices to Improve Cancer Care Access in Sault Ste. Marie\nSAULT STE. MARIE – The Healing Oncology Partnerships for Equity (HOPE) initiative is proud to announce an upcoming Listening Session on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6 at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center in Sault Ste. Marie.  This event is dedicated to uplifting the voices of the Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians community members to address disparities in cancer care for Native Americans living in rural areas of Northern Michigan. This event symbolizes the power of a single voice in creating change in Tribal\, State and National health systems to create support for Native Americans who are enduring a journey with cancer.    \nThis community listening session is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and is part of a larger collaborative project with Corewell Health\, with funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (EACB\, 34437).  The HOPE project is not research; it is specifically designed to communicate cultural\, spiritual and cancer care needs of our communities.  This has the power to motivate health systems to change their practices and promote future research in areas where care methods do not support our rural tribal communities.   \nRooted in respect\, partnership\, and shared knowledge\, the HOPE Listening Sessions will center Indigenous voices and lived experiences of cancer patients\, their family members\, and caregivers of individuals on the journey of a cancer diagnosis.  We also want to include the voices of family members who have lost a loved one to cancer.  Your voices will guide future strategies that will improve access to timely\, culturally centered cancer care. By listening deeply\, the HOPE staff from the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan aims to understand the barriers and with you\, co-develop solutions that resonate within the needs of the Bay Mills and Sault Tribe community.    \n“Just as a single stone causes ripples across an entire pond\, one voice — one story — can influence policies\, programs\, and practices that reach far beyond the moment it’s shared\,” said Dr. Frank Animikwam of the HOPE Initiative. “Our mission is to honor those voices and ensure they shape the future of cancer care in tribal communities.”  \nYou can register yourself or your family members for this event taking place on Tuesday\, August 5 – Wednesday\, August 6\, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Kewadin Casino Conference Center by calling Chelby Archambeau 906-632-6896 x.108\, or chelby.archambeau@itcmi.org .  Cancer survivors\, caregivers\, and health system staff attending this event will receive a gas-card to support transportation costs   \nEvent Details  \nEvent Name: HOPE Listening Session for Bay Mills Indian Community and Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Date: Tuesday\, August 5 and Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 Location: Kewadin Casino Conference Center\, 2186 Shunk Rd\, Sault Ste. Marie\, MI 49783 Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm RSVP/Registration: Chelby Archambeau\, 906-632-6896 x.108  \nThe Listening Session will include guided conversations with tribal elders\, community health representatives\, patients\, and family caregivers. Insights from this session will inform future policies\, outreach\, and services\, ensuring they are community-driven and equity-focused.  \nHOPE is committed to building long-term partnerships with tribal nations to support healing\, hope\, and health. The Listening Session is just one of many steps toward reducing the cancer burden and improving health outcomes in rural and underserved Indigenous communities.
URL:https://www.itcmi.org/event/shining-a-light-exploring-the-intersection-of-domestic-violence-and-mmir/
LOCATION:MI
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