Messengers for Health

08/27/2026

July and August Newsletter

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08/20/2026

Happy Apsáalooke new year!

Wishing everyone good health, happiness, and many blessings in the coming year.

07/22/2026

📢 Come Join Our Apsáalooke Men’s Talking Circle!
All Apsáalooke men are welcome! 🪶

07/06/2026

We're Hiring!

Messengers for Health is accepting applications for an Elders' Support Advocate through the Community Health Corps Montana AmeriCorps Program.

This is a full-time position.

Application Deadline: July 31st, 2026

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/260924157644158

07/02/2026

May and June Newsletter

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06/23/2026

We are excited to share that our evidence-based Báa nnilah program is now officially featured by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) as an approved Evidence-Based Program!

This recognition reflects the dedication of our community partners, mentors, facilitators, elders, and participants who have helped bring this culturally grounded program to life. Báa nnilah was created to support healthy living while utilizing Apsáalooke cultural strengths.

Learn more about Báa nnilah and its evidence-based designation here:

Báa nnilah is a program developed by and for the Apsáalooke (Crow Indian) Nation that is adaptable for other Indigenous communities. The program supports community members to manage or prevent chronic illness through shared stories, peer-led support, and hands-on activities across seven gatherings

06/15/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

In our Apsáalooke culture, we honor and respect our elders because they carry our wisdom, our stories, our traditions, and our language. They are the foundation of our communities and the keepers of knowledge passed down through generations.

Unfortunately, many elders experience abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This is not our cultural way. This is not how we were taught to treat one another. As Indigenous people, we have always valued caring for and protecting our elders.

Elder abuse can take many forms, including emotional, mental, physical, and financial abuse. By raising awareness and standing together, we can help ensure our elders are treated with the dignity, respect, and care they deserve.

Our Elders Program is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our elders. Today, we encourage everyone to take time to cherish the elders in your lives. Visit with them. Listen to their stories. Learn from their experiences. Share a meal, make a phone call, or simply spend quality time together.

Let us continue to uphold our strong cultural ways by protecting, honoring, and caring for our elders.

For more information about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day visit: https://ncea.usc.edu/WEAAD/

06/04/2026

Introducing Webinar 4: Developing Sustainable & Accessible Training Materials

This webinar will focus on how we selected a platform to share program materials, train program facilitators, and support and stay in touch with community members adapting our program.

Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kdQDF25mQimVSQhVsix5Wg

05/28/2026

Introducing Webinar 3: Centering Community in Culturally Consonant Program Adaptations

This webinar will focus on how we work with other Indigenous communities to adapt our program to be relational to their culture and context.

Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kdQDF25mQimVSQhVsix5Wg

05/21/2026

Today is Native Nonprofit Day!

We are honored to stand alongside Native-led organizations working to uplift our communities through culture, healing, wellness, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Messengers for Health and Native nonprofits across the country. Every share, donation, kind word, and act of support helps strengthen our communities for future generations.

Donate at: https://www.givenative.org/organization/Messengers-For-Health