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WTN Summer 2026 Newsletter Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe Fri, Aug 28, 12:01 PM (23 hours ago) to me Help Us Improve the EHD Map, Washington Wildfires in 2025, WTN Youth Science Contest Winners, New Team Members, and WTN On The Go Updates SUMMER 2026 WTN Newsletter Environmental Health Tracking Data Updates Help Us Improve the Environmental Health Disparities (EHD) Map EHD Map V 3.0 WTN is updating the EHD map, and we need your help! The EHD map is an interactive tool that shows how the environment impacts people’s health across the state. The map is a starting point for decision-making. We're collecting your feedback to improve the EHD Map 3.0 before it's finalized. You can submit comments through our online survey. The survey is open through October 2026. We are also hosting public comment sessions for state agencies and partners via Zoom. We encourage EHD map users to attend these sessions. You can also share these sessions with any state agencies or partners you collaborate with: September 10, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Version 2 to 3 Environmental Health Disparities Map Changes October 15, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): How Topics Are Picked for the Environmental Health Disparities Map November 19, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): EHD Map Open Comment Feedback, Summary, and Next Steps Do you have questions about the EHD Map? The WTN team hosts EHD Map Office Hours. During these office hours, we’ll show how to navigate the map, interpret data, apply it to your work, and address specific technical issues. Anyone with questions about the EHD map can drop in! We offer 2 different sessions: Session 1: Occurs monthly every third Wednesday (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.) via Zoom Session 2: Occurs monthly every last Tuesday (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.) via Zoom You can also check out our newest video series for an in-depth tutorial on using the EHD map. For questions or additional information, please email us at EHDMap@doh.wa.gov. Interactive Data Story Shows Impacts of Washington Wildfires in 2025 Wildfires StoryMap 2025 In 2025, Washington had 68 “large” fires (more than 100 acres), burning about 255,000 acres. WTN, along with our Climate and Health team, published an updated data story exploring how these wildfires impact communities, health, and well-being. The map also offers insights into the 3 largest fires from last season, how many days each community experienced smoke, and the importance of year-round land management. Readers can look at interactive maps and charts, along with explanatory text to help make sense of the data. Congratulations to the 2026 WTN Youth Science Contest Winners! WTN Youth Science Contest Logo The 5th annual WTN Youth Science Contest challenged and inspired talented high schoolers from across the state to create public health solutions. Once again, Washington students demonstrated their knowledge and creativity. Explore this year’s winning projects. Introducing Our New Team Members The WTN team and Environmental Justice, Equity, and Health section welcomed new team members this July. We’re excited to have new expertise on our growing team! Welcome to our new team members: Me'Kyel Bailey (pronounced Me-Ky-L) joins us as our Interagency Workgroup (IAWG) Coordinator. She's been with DOH since 2022 as a Lead Policy Advisor working across policy, legislative, and strategic initiatives. She has earlier experience in county government and private-sector consulting on health and economic development. Kaeli Flannery joins us as an epidemiologist supporting the WA Tracking Network. Kaeli joins us from the Prevention & Community Health Division in DOH, where she worked as an epidemiologist for the Health Equity Zone program. Jocelyn Jones joins us as our Engagement Supervisor. She brings a career spanning environmental policy, public health, and community engagement. Most recently, she served as the Reclaimed Water Policy Lead at DOH, and before that, with the Washington State House of Representatives and the Department of Ecology. Kendall Robertson joins the EHD Map team as an epidemiologist. She started at DOH on the Wastewater-Based Epidemiology team and moved to the Built Environment team in 2024. She also brings experience in genomic epidemiology and environmental sampling. Discontinuing WTN On The Go WTN On The Go WTN is discontinuing WTN On The Go. At the time, WTN On The Go made it easy to view environmental health data maps on mobile devices. Now, we have the technology and ability to make all our dashboards mobile-friendly without WTN On The Go. Discontinuing this tool will allow WTN to modernize the user experience and make data more accessible. This update is part of WTN’s larger goal of transitioning away from and eventually sunsetting the Data Portal tool. WTN On The Go hosts 3 map topics: Radon, Lead Exposure Risk, and Smoke & Air. The radon data will be available on a new dashboard coming soon. We will publish the radon dashboard before we remove WTN On The Go. The lead exposure risk data are available on an Information by Location map. The smoke and air data are available on the Washington Smoke Blog, which is updated during wildfire season. Clean energy art New Data & Dashboards Respiratory Illness Updated Data & Dashboards Birth Outcomes School Immunizations Blood Lead Children (less than 72 months old) with results ≥5µg/dL All children less than 72 months old Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Dashboards Anticipated in 2026 Adolescent Health Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Sexually Transmitted Diseases Removed Data & Dashboards Early Hearing Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention (EHDDI) Explore our data » Thank you for reading! We hope you’ll visit WTN and let us know what you think. IN THIS ISSUE Help Us Improve the EHD Map Do you have questions about the EHD Map? Interactive Data Story Shows Impacts of Washington Wildfires in 2025 Congratulations to the 2026 WTN Youth Science Contest Winners! Introducing Our New Team Members Discontinuing WTN On The Go Questions from NCQAC Have You Used WTN Data? 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WTN Summer 2026 Newsletter Inbox WA Department of Health Unsubscribe Fri, Aug 28, 12:01 PM (23 hours ago) to me Help Us Improve the EHD Map, Washington Wildfires in 2025, WTN Youth Science Contest Winners, New Team Members, and WTN On The Go Updates SUMMER 2026 WTN Newsletter Environmental Health Tracking Data Updates Help Us Improve the Environmental Health Disparities (EHD) Map EHD Map V 3.0 WTN is updating the EHD map, and we need your help! The EHD map is an interactive tool that shows how the environment impacts people’s health across the state. The map is a starting point for decision-making. We're collecting your feedback to improve the EHD Map 3.0 before it's finalized. You can submit comments through our online survey. The survey is open through October 2026. We are also hosting public comment sessions for state agencies and partners via Zoom. We encourage EHD map users to attend these sessions. You can also share these sessions with any state agencies or partners you collaborate with: September 10, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Version 2 to 3 Environmental Health Disparities Map Changes October 15, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): How Topics Are Picked for the Environmental Health Disparities Map November 19, 2026 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.): EHD Map Open Comment Feedback, Summary, and Next Steps Do you have questions about the EHD Map? The WTN team hosts EHD Map Office Hours. During these office hours, we’ll show how to navigate the map, interpret data, apply it to your work, and address specific technical issues. Anyone with questions about the EHD map can drop in! We offer 2 different sessions: Session 1: Occurs monthly every third Wednesday (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.) via Zoom Session 2: Occurs monthly every last Tuesday (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.) via Zoom You can also check out our newest video series for an in-depth tutorial on using the EHD map. For questions or additional information, please email us at EHDMap@doh.wa.gov. Interactive Data Story Shows Impacts of Washington Wildfires in 2025 Wildfires StoryMap 2025 In 2025, Washington had 68 “large” fires (more than 100 acres), burning about 255,000 acres. WTN, along with our Climate and Health team, published an updated data story exploring how these wildfires impact communities, health, and well-being. The map also offers insights into the 3 largest fires from last season, how many days each community experienced smoke, and the importance of year-round land management. Readers can look at interactive maps and charts, along with explanatory text to help make sense of the data. Congratulations to the 2026 WTN Youth Science Contest Winners! WTN Youth Science Contest Logo The 5th annual WTN Youth Science Contest challenged and inspired talented high schoolers from across the state to create public health solutions. Once again, Washington students demonstrated their knowledge and creativity. Explore this year’s winning projects. Introducing Our New Team Members The WTN team and Environmental Justice, Equity, and Health section welcomed new team members this July. We’re excited to have new expertise on our growing team! Welcome to our new team members: Me'Kyel Bailey (pronounced Me-Ky-L) joins us as our Interagency Workgroup (IAWG) Coordinator. She's been with DOH since 2022 as a Lead Policy Advisor working across policy, legislative, and strategic initiatives. She has earlier experience in county government and private-sector consulting on health and economic development. Kaeli Flannery joins us as an epidemiologist supporting the WA Tracking Network. Kaeli joins us from the Prevention & Community Health Division in DOH, where she worked as an epidemiologist for the Health Equity Zone program. Jocelyn Jones joins us as our Engagement Supervisor. She brings a career spanning environmental policy, public health, and community engagement. Most recently, she served as the Reclaimed Water Policy Lead at DOH, and before that, with the Washington State House of Representatives and the Department of Ecology. Kendall Robertson joins the EHD Map team as an epidemiologist. She started at DOH on the Wastewater-Based Epidemiology team and moved to the Built Environment team in 2024. She also brings experience in genomic epidemiology and environmental sampling. Discontinuing WTN On The Go WTN On The Go WTN is discontinuing WTN On The Go. At the time, WTN On The Go made it easy to view environmental health data maps on mobile devices. Now, we have the technology and ability to make all our dashboards mobile-friendly without WTN On The Go. Discontinuing this tool will allow WTN to modernize the user experience and make data more accessible. This update is part of WTN’s larger goal of transitioning away from and eventually sunsetting the Data Portal tool. WTN On The Go hosts 3 map topics: Radon, Lead Exposure Risk, and Smoke & Air. The radon data will be available on a new dashboard coming soon. We will publish the radon dashboard before we remove WTN On The Go. The lead exposure risk data are available on an Information by Location map. The smoke and air data are available on the Washington Smoke Blog, which is updated during wildfire season. Clean energy art New Data & Dashboards Respiratory Illness Updated Data & Dashboards Birth Outcomes School Immunizations Blood Lead Children (less than 72 months old) with results ≥5µg/dL All children less than 72 months old Zoonotic and Vector-borne Disease Dashboards Anticipated in 2026 Adolescent Health Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Sexually Transmitted Diseases Removed Data & Dashboards Early Hearing Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention (EHDDI) Explore our data » Thank you for reading! We hope you’ll visit WTN and let us know what you think. IN THIS ISSUE Help Us Improve the EHD Map Do you have questions about the EHD Map? Interactive Data Story Shows Impacts of Washington Wildfires in 2025 Congratulations to the 2026 WTN Youth Science Contest Winners! Introducing Our New Team Members Discontinuing WTN On The Go Questions from NCQAC Have You Used WTN Data? We’d love to hear how you’re using WTN data - whether to inform your work, support decision-making, or make a difference in your community. If you have a story or example to share, please email us.

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August 2026 ORICWA Bulletin Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe Fri, Aug 28, 12:01 PM (23 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. OTA Logo Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act (ORICWA) August 2026 Bulletin In this issue Director's Message Consultation Monthly Wrap-Up Tribal Affairs OWL Page ODHS Tribal Affairs newsletter banner Director's Message photo of man smiling This summer has offered many opportunities to come together, strengthen relationships and celebrate the cultures and traditions of Oregon’s Tribal communities. From summer powwows across the state to our annual Connect 2 Culture Day, we have seen the importance of creating spaces where Tribal youth and families can connect with culture, community and one another. We also came together for our ICWA Advisory, continuing the important work of listening, learning and strengthening our partnerships to better serve Tribal children and families. I am grateful to the Nine Tribes in Oregon, staff, families and communities who continue to make these connections possible and keep culture at the heart of our work. ODHS Tribal Affairs newsletter banner Tribal-State ICWA Conference (Oct. 20-22, 2026) looking for volunteers The 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference (October 20-22, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton) is coming up and we are looking for volunteers interested in helping make this year’s event a success. Have you ever wondered what it takes to support a state-wide conference? Do you have a knack for staying calm and thinking on your feet when things get busy? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The conference, hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, will take place October 20-22, 2026, at Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton, OR. As a volunteer, you will commit to 6 total hours you will help with registration, event logistics and other conference needs. If you’d like to be considered, please complete the short application form linked below. The form will ask why you’re interested in attending, how the conference aligns with your work, and whether you have your supervisor’s approval to volunteer and to travel. Thank you for considering this opportunity. We appreciate your interest and engagement! 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference Volunteer Application It’s Time! Baskets n’ Bundles for the 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference! The 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference planning committee is excited to announce its one-of-kind raffle of donated baskets and bundles that reflect your region, your community, your team, and respective Tribal Nation. This component of the conference is a highlight for all who attend! We are reaching out to all ODHS Districts, Community Partners and the Nine Tribes in Oregon to sponsor a basket and/or a bundle for the annual raffle. The donated baskets and/or bundles will be raffled throughout the conference. The theme for the conference this year is One Heart, One Mind. This year we are introducing the concept of “bundles”. Bundles are significant within many different Tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. CTUIR Whipman, Andrew Wildbill, shared “Bundles are something we put away to be ready for ceremony. Often required to pay ceremonial services, to honor people respectfully. It’s a cultural transaction, out of respect and love for each other.” The attached flier has all the details on how you can get involved and contribute. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Ashley Harding, Senior ICWA Manager, Office of Tribal Affairs, at ashley.harding2@odhs.oregon.gov or (971) 283-1927. Ahé’hee! Thank you! one heart, one mind icwa flyer ICWA Warrior Spotlight: Tara Bridges, Multnomah County CPS Supervisor smiling woman with long brown hair Tara partnered with former program manager Cheryl Baldomaro Lucas to pioneer ICWA specific CPS casework positions in D2. Now ICWA CPS is it's own fully staffed and thriving unit. However, given Tara's knowledge of CPS casework, active efforts, and the spirit of ICWA made her a natural fit to train all incoming ICWA CPS workers. 3 out of the 4 current ICWA CPS workers were trained under Tara's thoughtful and diligent guidance. Tara recognizes the importance of trauma informed approaches to CPS work in general and the extra care and thorough efforts necessary when working with Native families given the generational trauma our agency has historically inflicted. Tara is patient, kind, and has built and maintained good working relationships with Oregon Tribes. She partners with the regional ICWA specialist to help train new CPS workers on best practice on ICWA cases and keeps native families at the forefront of her work. Thank you Tara, for your advocacy and heart. You truly embody the spirit of an ICWA Warrior! Nominations for 2026 ICWA Warriors are open! Visit the link to share your ICWA warrior nomination. Expand Your Knowledge on ICWA/ORICWA The Indian Child Welfare Act Educational Resource Video, produced by the Native American Rights Fund, explains why Congress enacted ICWA in 1978 and why the law remains essential. The video describes the long history of government policies and child welfare practices that separated Native children from their families, Tribes, cultures and communities. Before ICWA, Native children were removed from their homes at alarmingly high rates and were frequently placed in non-Native foster or adoptive homes, even when relatives or Tribal members were available. The video emphasizes that ICWA is not simply a placement law. It recognizes the sovereign authority of Tribal Nations and protects the collective interests of Native children, families and Tribes. ICWA requires meaningful Tribal involvement, efforts to prevent unnecessary family separation and placement practices that preserve children’s relationships with their extended families, Tribes, communities, and cultures. Ultimately, the video demonstrates that maintaining these connections is central to a Native child’s identity, belonging and long-term well-being. After listening, take time to reflect and discuss the video with your co-workers, supervisor, manager or a member of the Office of Tribal Affairs. Consider these questions to guide your discussion: What information in the video stood out to you or challenged something you previously understood about ICWA? How does ICWA recognize and protect Tribal sovereignty? Why should connection to family, Tribe, culture and community be considered part of a child’s safety and well-being? What does meaningful partnership with a child’s Tribe look like in practice? What is one action you can take to continue learning about Tribal history, Tribal sovereignty, ICWA/ORICWA or current issues impacting Tribal Nations? For support, reach out to your Regional ICWA Specialist or ICWA Consultant. Visit the Tribal Affairs ICWA OWL page for more tools and resources to support your ICWA/ORICWA practice. ODHS Tribal Affairs newsletter banner odhs logo and walking together Walking Together: Native Perspectives – Join us Sep. 22 We are excited to invite all ODHS employees to join Walking Together: Native Perspectives on Tuesday, Sep. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This interactive, virtual session (via Teams) is part of an ongoing monthly series held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Whether you are new to this topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this series offers a meaningful opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow. Walking Together is designed to strengthen how we work with Tribal families and communities. Grounded in Native perspectives, the series focuses on cultural humility, relationship-building, and honoring Tribal sovereignty and lived experiences. Each session provides practical insights and encourages thoughtful discussion on how we can better support Native families through respectful, collaborative, and culturally responsive approaches. What to Expect Engaging, facilitated sessions with subject matter experts Practical guidance you can apply in your work Opportunities for discussion, reflection, and learning A new topic each month to expand your understanding 2026 Session Schedule September 22: Rebekah Winger (Tlingit and Haida) and Ashley Harding (Diné/Navajo) Every Child Matters: The Story Behind Orange Shirt Day October 27: Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Remembering, Resisting, and Resilience November 24: Thanksgiving: Native Perspectives Note: Registration is currently available for one session at a time. We are working to offer multi-session registration in the future. Summary Walking Together: Native Perspectives is a monthly learning series that helps ODHS staff build stronger relationships with Tribal communities. It offers practical tools, real-world context, and a deeper understanding of Native perspectives to support more effective and respectful service delivery. 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August 2026 ORICWA Bulletin Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe Fri, Aug 28, 12:01 PM (23 hours ago) to me Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. OTA Logo Oregon Indian Child Welfare Act (ORICWA) August 2026 Bulletin In this issue Director's Message Consultation Monthly Wrap-Up Tribal Affairs OWL Page ODHS Tribal Affairs newsletter banner Director's Message photo of man smiling This summer has offered many opportunities to come together, strengthen relationships and celebrate the cultures and traditions of Oregon’s Tribal communities. From summer powwows across the state to our annual Connect 2 Culture Day, we have seen the importance of creating spaces where Tribal youth and families can connect with culture, community and one another. We also came together for our ICWA Advisory, continuing the important work of listening, learning and strengthening our partnerships to better serve Tribal children and families. I am grateful to the Nine Tribes in Oregon, staff, families and communities who continue to make these connections possible and keep culture at the heart of our work. ODHS Tribal Affairs newsletter banner Tribal-State ICWA Conference (Oct. 20-22, 2026) looking for volunteers The 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference (October 20-22, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Pendleton) is coming up and we are looking for volunteers interested in helping make this year’s event a success. Have you ever wondered what it takes to support a state-wide conference? Do you have a knack for staying calm and thinking on your feet when things get busy? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The conference, hosted by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, will take place October 20-22, 2026, at Wildhorse Resort & Casino in Pendleton, OR. As a volunteer, you will commit to 6 total hours you will help with registration, event logistics and other conference needs. If you’d like to be considered, please complete the short application form linked below. The form will ask why you’re interested in attending, how the conference aligns with your work, and whether you have your supervisor’s approval to volunteer and to travel. Thank you for considering this opportunity. We appreciate your interest and engagement! 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference Volunteer Application It’s Time! Baskets n’ Bundles for the 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference! The 2026 Tribal-State ICWA Conference planning committee is excited to announce its one-of-kind raffle of donated baskets and bundles that reflect your region, your community, your team, and respective Tribal Nation. This component of the conference is a highlight for all who attend! We are reaching out to all ODHS Districts, Community Partners and the Nine Tribes in Oregon to sponsor a basket and/or a bundle for the annual raffle. The donated baskets and/or bundles will be raffled throughout the conference. The theme for the conference this year is One Heart, One Mind. This year we are introducing the concept of “bundles”. Bundles are significant within many different Tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. CTUIR Whipman, Andrew Wildbill, shared “Bundles are something we put away to be ready for ceremony. Often required to pay ceremonial services, to honor people respectfully. It’s a cultural transaction, out of respect and love for each other.” The attached flier has all the details on how you can get involved and contribute. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Ashley Harding, Senior ICWA Manager, Office of Tribal Affairs, at ashley.harding2@odhs.oregon.gov or (971) 283-1927. Ahé’hee! Thank you! one heart, one mind icwa flyer ICWA Warrior Spotlight: Tara Bridges, Multnomah County CPS Supervisor smiling woman with long brown hair Tara partnered with former program manager Cheryl Baldomaro Lucas to pioneer ICWA specific CPS casework positions in D2. Now ICWA CPS is it's own fully staffed and thriving unit. However, given Tara's knowledge of CPS casework, active efforts, and the spirit of ICWA made her a natural fit to train all incoming ICWA CPS workers. 3 out of the 4 current ICWA CPS workers were trained under Tara's thoughtful and diligent guidance. Tara recognizes the importance of trauma informed approaches to CPS work in general and the extra care and thorough efforts necessary when working with Native families given the generational trauma our agency has historically inflicted. Tara is patient, kind, and has built and maintained good working relationships with Oregon Tribes. She partners with the regional ICWA specialist to help train new CPS workers on best practice on ICWA cases and keeps native families at the forefront of her work. Thank you Tara, for your advocacy and heart. You truly embody the spirit of an ICWA Warrior! Nominations for 2026 ICWA Warriors are open! Visit the link to share your ICWA warrior nomination. Expand Your Knowledge on ICWA/ORICWA The Indian Child Welfare Act Educational Resource Video, produced by the Native American Rights Fund, explains why Congress enacted ICWA in 1978 and why the law remains essential. The video describes the long history of government policies and child welfare practices that separated Native children from their families, Tribes, cultures and communities. Before ICWA, Native children were removed from their homes at alarmingly high rates and were frequently placed in non-Native foster or adoptive homes, even when relatives or Tribal members were available. The video emphasizes that ICWA is not simply a placement law. It recognizes the sovereign authority of Tribal Nations and protects the collective interests of Native children, families and Tribes. ICWA requires meaningful Tribal involvement, efforts to prevent unnecessary family separation and placement practices that preserve children’s relationships with their extended families, Tribes, communities, and cultures. Ultimately, the video demonstrates that maintaining these connections is central to a Native child’s identity, belonging and long-term well-being. After listening, take time to reflect and discuss the video with your co-workers, supervisor, manager or a member of the Office of Tribal Affairs. Consider these questions to guide your discussion: What information in the video stood out to you or challenged something you previously understood about ICWA? How does ICWA recognize and protect Tribal sovereignty? Why should connection to family, Tribe, culture and community be considered part of a child’s safety and well-being? What does meaningful partnership with a child’s Tribe look like in practice? What is one action you can take to continue learning about Tribal history, Tribal sovereignty, ICWA/ORICWA or current issues impacting Tribal Nations? For support, reach out to your Regional ICWA Specialist or ICWA Consultant. Visit the Tribal Affairs ICWA OWL page for more tools and resources to support your ICWA/ORICWA practice. ODHS Tribal Affairs newsletter banner odhs logo and walking together Walking Together: Native Perspectives – Join us Sep. 22 We are excited to invite all ODHS employees to join Walking Together: Native Perspectives on Tuesday, Sep. 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This interactive, virtual session (via Teams) is part of an ongoing monthly series held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Whether you are new to this topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this series offers a meaningful opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow. Walking Together is designed to strengthen how we work with Tribal families and communities. Grounded in Native perspectives, the series focuses on cultural humility, relationship-building, and honoring Tribal sovereignty and lived experiences. Each session provides practical insights and encourages thoughtful discussion on how we can better support Native families through respectful, collaborative, and culturally responsive approaches. What to Expect Engaging, facilitated sessions with subject matter experts Practical guidance you can apply in your work Opportunities for discussion, reflection, and learning A new topic each month to expand your understanding 2026 Session Schedule September 22: Rebekah Winger (Tlingit and Haida) and Ashley Harding (Diné/Navajo) Every Child Matters: The Story Behind Orange Shirt Day October 27: Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Remembering, Resisting, and Resilience November 24: Thanksgiving: Native Perspectives Note: Registration is currently available for one session at a time. We are working to offer multi-session registration in the future. Summary Walking Together: Native Perspectives is a monthly learning series that helps ODHS staff build stronger relationships with Tribal communities. It offers practical tools, real-world context, and a deeper understanding of Native perspectives to support more effective and respectful service delivery. 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chief Naomi simon Sioux tribe ret 1970 ret 2020 retored to end of time and before time and all worlds and universes and any and all and all that jazz. FRED DALE SIMON TRYING TO EMAIL HIM/DAUGHTER NAOMI SIMON ( im fred dale simon pygonite fake daughter he stoked me at age 5 in new mexico after killing my parents in front of me and my little sisters and bothers > this is a true story and not even all of it yet by far) isis eptionan Tue, Feb 25, 2020, 7:19 PM to freddsimon01 isis eptionan 11:44 AM (7 hours ago) to me i have been a victim of crime/fraud and now ssi fraud by all the city,state,county,federal, and iba officials in the state of oregon and washington state. also my son devon jacob larson has been stolen by chris pitt anderson and more involved in this matter. and i reported them everyday to everyone i see and talk to on the interent and by mail,fax and etc. and still today i press full federal and all charges on all these people since im now a indian chief since 11/19/19 and had the usa white house inter fraud retro it back to 1970 and no i haveent received any money as of yet but you will be the first to know. and i never gave any consent to take my and my sons ssi away from me and im still the legal payee of my sons ssi payments and i still have full legal custody of him in 2 states vancouver,washington and clackamas,oregon since he has been a baby. his name is devon jacob larson age 16 aug 30,2003 and mine is naomi lynn simon feb 28,1970 and i had him by c- section in vancouver washington. so i press charges yet and again on bonnie a l lam and paul d boswtwick alishia kersey and eve castillio out of klamathfalls,oregon. and i would of done this sooner but they had me held as a hostage and beat me raped me elecuted me jump statrted my heart 12 times and ruined my sleeve gastormeny staples in my stomach from when i had that investiogational sleeve gastronemey at ohsu in 2014. and i had cancer then as i still have it and no one told me about it not even my dr at kaiser permente. i read my own medical files and found it on my own. also i appied for new ssi cards ,tribal card, odls, and more since my wallet was stolen by paul d bostwick and eve castillio da's in kfalls,oregon and he said i was a trainsient and ive been a resident of milwaukie oregon since aug11,2011 and before that i was a resident of vancouver ,washington since aug 1 2000 and befor that i was a resident in that nulculer waste town klamathfalls,oregon. which is going to blow up any day and has been verifed by people officials in ok, nv, oregon and more. also bonnie lam acted like me to change all this and even stole mine and all my kids birth records. from each state? so how can this happen? also i left hand written letter to the oregon city , oregon office on feb 10,2020 to request both of our ssi and ssa checks to be sent to our address in 4527 se rhodesia st milwaukie,oregon 97222. since now i have tons of lawsuits agaisnt kfalls and now washington and now the whole united states of america. please let me know asap please and thank you oh yeah my native america hair was ruined in kfalls which is gonna be a huge lawsuit by its self. and kryon hormen is in klamathfalls oregon with marcey crawford. i sent my cell phone to usa fbi,cia, iba fraud washington dc. and iba judeges in portland oregon are all fake and michael, michelle, mike moore/morrehouse killed there kids in 1984,1985,1986,1987 in Darnell, Louasinia. and my Brother Dion grayson Simon wants to come live with me his sister in 4527 se rhodesia street since he doesnt get the care needed at my dads house which is a chief to natichotes tribe of la,ia and im the assisting chief to that tribe as well. as of 1/1/19 reto back to 1970. and im a chief to Sioux nat tribe of Ketuckey and all the nations abroad 1/1/19 retro back to 1970 by usa white house washington,dc, 230206081. selco community credit union has many people that r frauds and steal peoples ssi and all there money and account, and cars and lifes. pls send ups express , 1 hr delivery thank you so much. and no im not fucking crazey. im a fbi,cia agent #16083040821, #146083042801 and more and no i havent been pd yet. thank you Naomi lynn Simon feb 28,1970 4527 se rhodesia st milwaukie,oregon 97222. been verified by milwaukie pd and clackamas pd and munthomanth pd. as of today.feb 25,2020. Mail Delivery Subsystem Tue, Feb 25, 2020, 7:19 PM to me Error Icon Address not found Your message wasn't delivered to freddsimon01@aol.com because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail. The response from the remote server was: 554 delivery error: dd This user doesn't have a aol.com account (freddsimon01@aol.com) [-9] - mta4033.aol.mail.gq1.yahoo.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: isis eptionan To: freddsimon01@aol.com Cc: Bcc: Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:19:22 -0800 Subject: chief Naomi simon Sioux tribe ret 1970 ret 2020 ----- Message truncated -----

chief Naomi simon Sioux tribe ret 1970 ret 2020 retored to end of time and before time and all worlds and universes and any and all and all that jazz. FRED DALE SIMON TRYING TO EMAIL HIM/DAUGHTER NAOMI SIMON ( im fred dale simon pygonite fake daughter he stoled me at age 5 in new mexico after killing my parents in front of me and my little sisters and bothers > this is a true story and not even all of it yet by far) isis eptionan Tue, Feb 25, 2020, 7:19 PM to freddsimon01 isis eptionan 11:44 AM (7 hours ago) to me i have been a victim of crime/fraud and now ssi fraud by all the city,state,county,federal, and iba officials in the state of oregon and washington state. also my son devon jacob larson has been stolen by chris pitt anderson and more involved in this matter. and i reported them everyday to everyone i see and talk to on the interent and by mail,fax and etc. and still today i press full federal and all charges on all these people since im now a indian chief since 11/19/19 and had the usa white house inter fraud retro it back to 1970 and no i haveent received any money as of yet but you will be the first to know. and i never gave any consent to take my and my sons ssi away from me and im still the legal payee of my sons ssi payments and i still have full legal custody of him in 2 states vancouver,washington and clackamas,oregon since he has been a baby. his name is devon jacob larson age 16 aug 30,2003 and mine is naomi lynn simon feb 28,1970 and i had him by c- section in vancouver washington. so i press charges yet and again on bonnie a l lam and paul d boswtwick alishia kersey and eve castillio out of klamathfalls,oregon. and i would of done this sooner but they had me held as a hostage and beat me raped me elecuted me jump statrted my heart 12 times and ruined my sleeve gastormeny staples in my stomach from when i had that investiogational sleeve gastronemey at ohsu in 2014. and i had cancer then as i still have it and no one told me about it not even my dr at kaiser permente. i read my own medical files and found it on my own. also i appied for new ssi cards ,tribal card, odls, and more since my wallet was stolen by paul d bostwick and eve castillio da's in kfalls,oregon and he said i was a trainsient and ive been a resident of milwaukie oregon since aug11,2011 and before that i was a resident of vancouver ,washington since aug 1 2000 and befor that i was a resident in that nulculer waste town klamathfalls,oregon. which is going to blow up any day and has been verifed by people officials in ok, nv, oregon and more. also bonnie lam acted like me to change all this and even stole mine and all my kids birth records. from each state? so how can this happen? also i left hand written letter to the oregon city , oregon office on feb 10,2020 to request both of our ssi and ssa checks to be sent to our address in 4527 se rhodesia st milwaukie,oregon 97222. since now i have tons of lawsuits agaisnt kfalls and now washington and now the whole united states of america. please let me know asap please and thank you oh yeah my native america hair was ruined in kfalls which is gonna be a huge lawsuit by its self. and kryon hormen is in klamathfalls oregon with marcey crawford. i sent my cell phone to usa fbi,cia, iba fraud washington dc. and iba judeges in portland oregon are all fake and michael, michelle, mike moore/morrehouse killed there kids in 1984,1985,1986,1987 in Darnell, Louasinia. and my Brother Dion grayson Simon wants to come live with me his sister in 4527 se rhodesia street since he doesnt get the care needed at my dads house which is a chief to natichotes tribe of la,ia and im the assisting chief to that tribe as well. as of 1/1/19 reto back to 1970. and im a chief to Sioux nat tribe of Ketuckey and all the nations abroad 1/1/19 retro back to 1970 by usa white house washington,dc, 230206081. selco community credit union has many people that r frauds and steal peoples ssi and all there money and account, and cars and lifes. pls send ups express , 1 hr delivery thank you so much. and no im not fucking crazey. im a fbi,cia agent #16083040821, #146083042801 and more and no i havent been pd yet. thank you Naomi lynn Simon feb 28,1970 4527 se rhodesia st milwaukie,oregon 97222. been verified by milwaukie pd and clackamas pd and munthomanth pd. as of today.feb 25,2020. Mail Delivery Subsystem Tue, Feb 25, 2020, 7:19 PM to me Error Icon Address not found Your message wasn't delivered to freddsimon01@aol.com because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail. The response from the remote server was: 554 delivery error: dd This user doesn't have a aol.com account (freddsimon01@aol.com) [-9] - mta4033.aol.mail.gq1.yahoo.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: isis eptionan To: freddsimon01@aol.com Cc: Bcc: Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 19:19:22 -0800 Subject: chief Naomi simon Sioux tribe ret 1970 ret 2020 ----- Message truncated -----