Ribbon skirts and shirts are important cultural garments for many Indigenous peoples, particularly in North America. They hold significant cultural, spiritual, and historical symbolism and are often worn during ceremonies, gatherings, and important events. The ribbon skirt is often seen as a symbol of Indigenous cultural identity and pride. The designs on the skirt, …
Who inspires you? My daughter, Carmen, inspires me with her unwavering determination, infectious enthusiasm, and boundless capacity for kindness. She reminds me daily of the beauty of inner strength and the power of love. Best gift ever given? My two Miniature Schnauzers – Meshach and Amigo Your motto: Kindness matters; it’s the right thing to …
Who inspires you – Kind strangers, innocent children, honest people… a lot of people/things inspire me in different way Best gift ever given? I love any gift given to me but if I had to choose, a trip to North Carolina Your motto: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard Favorite sport: Track …
Montana Prevention Certification Board Actively Certifying Professionals Across the State Prevention Specialist Certification reflects the highest current standards of competent practice for substance use prevention specialists and those working in the field of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention. The Montana Prevention Certification Board (MPCB) is excited to announce they have certified 19 Legacy Applicants …
By Catherine Workman [email protected] As a parent, it’s natural to want the best for your child. One of the most important things parents can do for their children is to teach them how to make healthy choices. However, this can be a daunting task, especially in today’s world, where unhealthy options are everywhere. Here are some …
Read More “Try These Tips to Help Kids Make Healthy Choices”
Ben Cort Bio: Ben Cort has been part of the recovery movement in almost every way imaginable from a recipient of services to a spokesperson to a respected professional inside of the treatment industry. Sober since 6/15/96 he has seen the devastation that substance abuse can bring first hand as well as the joy that …
Maggie Anderson, DFC Lincoln Lincoln County kids in grades 8-12 are making better decisions than even when it comes to NOT using alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana, and area youth were inspired to share the news and “grow the good” across the county. In a day-long leadership event with the Montana Institute, students were introduced to …
Ashlee Sunderman, Wibaux & McCone Ashlee conducted a Responsible Alcohol Sales & Service training session in both counties, successfully certifying 10 individuals. In Wibaux, she hosted an alcohol awareness presentation for 1st to 12th grade in honor of Alcohol Awareness Month. Additionally, Ashlee assisted Wibaux Public Schools in completing the 2024 Prevention Needs Assessment.
Mariah Friesz, Dawson Co. On April 5th & 6th, Dawson County held its annual Spring Fling event in the EPEC community center. Prevention held a booth full of information on youth marijuana and alcohol use, give aways, games and prizes! The most successful (and fun!) part of the booth was the kid’s mental health jeopardy …
