By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News
The Tulalip Tribes has teamed up with the Marysville School District to officially declare October 2016 as Unity and Wellness Month or #TMUnityMonth. The Tulalip Youth Services, Behavioral Health, and Boys and Girls Club are among the several tribal programs banding together to promote healthy living for the youth of the Tulalip/Marysville community.
The month of October is jam-packed with activities. Nearly every day the youth have the opportunity to take part in events such as a movie night, a color run, and a field trip to the corn maze.
Additionally, each week of October will have a themed topic and every event held that week is based on that topic. For example, the third week of October is Bullying Prevention Week, during which the First Annual YANA (Young Active Native Americans) Conference will be held and hosted by the Tulalip Youth Tribal Council. The conference will include guest speakers, workshops, and activities that focus on bullying and suicide prevention.
#TMUnityMonth celebrates life and heal by bringing the youth together for events, support groups and conferences.
October 1-9
#TMUnityMonth Kick Off Week
Events to Remember:
10/06/16 Youth Center Peer Support Group (6th-12th Grade) 7:30pm-8:30pm
10/07/16 Friday Night Lights (All) 6:00pm
October 10-16
#LoveIsRespect Domestic Violence Prevention (Healthy Realtionships) Week
Events to Remember:
10/11/16 Youth Center Open House (All) 5:00pm-8:00pm
10/14/16 Healthy Relationship Workshop & Corn Maze Field Trip (6th-12th Grade)
October 17-23
#KindnessMatters Bullying Prevention Week
Events to Remember:
10/18/16 YANA Conference (6th-12th Grade) 8:00am-2:00pm
10/19/16 Movie Night at the Boys and Girls Club (Kindergarten-5th Grade)
October 24-31
#BeDrugFree Substance Abuse Prevention Week (Kindergartern-5th Grade)
#SaySomething Suicide Prevention Week (6th-12 Grade)
Events to Remember:
10/28/16 Harvest Fest (All) 2:00pm-5:00pm
10/28/16 Color Run (All) 5:00pm
For a complete schedule and further details visit www.TulalipYouthServices.com