About Us
Name
Approach to programming
Aunties and Uncles Program (AUP) is an innovative, strengths-based program that centers culture as a protective factor in an intergenerational, youth-focused behavioral health intervention. To normalize behavioral health challenges and reduce stigma, we engage youth and their families in cultural activities combined with behavioral health education, community resources, and self-care practices.
These strategies include:
- Engagement of youth 14 – 24 years includes engaging family members.
- Community cultural events and workshops are intergenerational and held in community settings (central and coastal)
- Partnerships with tribal leaders and key community members is key for effective engagement, greater impact and sustainability.
GOAL 1. Reduce mental health-related stigma in Native American tribal communities.
GOAL 2. Provide a series of youth focused (ages 14-24), family inclusive, traditional and cultural events in schools and tribal communities.
GOAL 3. Recruit Aunties and Uncles to support community outreach, lead cultural workshops for youth, and join our Eagle Council to advise AUP and evaluation design.
GOAL 4: To develop Native Youth Leadership based on culturally traditional values and practices.
Who we are
Team/staff
Claire DaLuz, CDEP Programs Manager
Kolby Cordova, Community Outreach Specialist
Julie Kawahara, Evaluator
Tj Talamoni-Marcks, Youth Program Specialist
Candace Zamora, Aunties & Uncles Program Coordinator
Current News
HAPPENING NOW
Native Youth Talking Circle
Every first and third Monday of the month on zoom, from 4:30pm-5:30pm.
This Talking Circle provides a safe space for Native Youth to check in, get peer support, and have access to cultural teachings.
To sign-up contact aupevents@scihp.org or call Kolby 707-521-4684
Adult Talking Circle
Every first and third Thursday of the month on zoom, from 3pm-4pm.
This Talking Circle provides a safe space for community healing, peer support, and self-care strategies.
To sign-up contact aupevents@scihp.org or call Kolby 707-521-4684
Native Youth Internship program
This is a nine-month program for youth ages 14-24. We meet every second and fourth Wednesday of the month for two hours. The purpose is for participants to understand the different types of leadership in self and others: recognize potential, develop and apply skills, gain experience, and share space with others in a leadership community.
To sign-up contact aupevents@scihp.org or call Kolby 707-521-4684
We also hold community events such as:
Family Fun Nights
Memorial Gathering
Youth Big Time
GONA
Native Youth Spring Series
Native Graduation Celebration
Veterans Celebration
Contact Us
Principal contact person
Kolby Cordova, Community Outreach Specialist 707-521-4684
General contact info
social media
Aunties & Uncles Program Event Gallery
LOCAL EVALUATION REPORT
Sonoma County Indian Health Project—Sonoma County
