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KICKS Katishtya Cultural Knowledge Sessions

This program aims to increase youth's knowledge of Katishtya culture and traditions while building resilience through bonding with elders and promoting social responsibility. The program also adds value to the quality of life for elders and teaches core values that have been passed through generations.

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KICKS Katishtya Cultural Knowledge Sessions

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  1. KICKSKatishtya Cultural Knowledge Sessions “ Strengthing relationships to promote resilience and perseverance” By: Sara Candelaria, Elderly Services Program Director Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico

  2. Purpose • Increase youth’s knowledge of “Katishtyameh” culture and traditions • Create a bond between elders and youth to build resiliency – identify natural supports and traditional protective factors • Give elders a sense of responsibility and contribution – add value to their quality of life • Teach the core values of our people – gifts that have been passed through generations • Practice “AHMOO” to support social responsibility - translates to I care about you, and I accept you for you

  3. strategy Social Development Strategy – J. David Hawkins & Richard Catalano Focuses on strengthening protective factors that can buffer young people from problem behaviors and promote positive youth development

  4. Process • Individual Characteristics • Opportunities, Recognition, and Skills • Bonding attachment Commitment • Healthy Beliefs and Clear Standards Results In: HEALTHY BEHAVIORS

  5. Where do I start… Identify your resources Work with Health and Wellness Programs/Behavioral Health Programs Identify individuals interested in sharing culture and tradition ask them to part of the process Engage elders and get their input Identify funding sources that can support activities through their stated scope of work

  6. Value of KICKS

  7. Working Together, everything is Possible • Circulation and sharing of Information • Assessing needs and health status of elders • Setting standards for assistance • Ensuring access to services to provide “wrap around” care • Discussion of issues/needs for planning care • Accepting specific responsibilities to ensure • Contributes to building capacity within the program through joint training

  8. Pueblo of San Felipe Structure The Pueblo has 13 programs that provide services to the community. Oversight provided by: • 3 Tribal Administrators • Tribal Administration • War Chiefs • Governors • Fiscales Those who serve in the capacity under the Tribal Administration become lifetime Council Members.

  9. Pueblo of San Felipe health & wellness program Behavioral Health • Mental Health • Substance Abuse • Equine Therapy Systems of Care • Suicide Prevention Programs • Intergenerational Program • Early Childhood Development Support Program • Youth Leadership, Empowerment, and Support Programs • Experiential learning programs

  10. Pueblo of San Felipe health & wellness program Clinical Services • Health Clinic – IHS operated • Dental Clinic – Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act PL 93-638 • Public Health Nurses/Community Health Representatives • Dieticians/Nutritionist • Fitness Programs • Diabetes Prevention Programs

  11. Outcomes of effective coordination • Regular interaction and exchange with the Health Board • Regular monthly health screenings at the senior center • Information exchange with PHNs and CHR’s regarding health and well being of elder clients • Regular communication with pharmacist for medication management and safety • Access to benefit services and assistance; Medicaid/Medicare assistance • Efficient referral process which allows access to other benefits outside of clinical services which support health and wellness

  12. Impacts of Effective Coordination • Noticeable improvements to the health status of elders within the community • Increase in elder participation in programs and services offered • Comfortability of caregivers and families to be more proactive and involved in the health care of elders • Involvement in planning of future health center for the community • Enhanced referral process which accommodates elders and families and ensures “wrap around” care • Healthy aging awareness through out the community

  13. Final Tips for successful COORDINATION Provide explanation • What services do you currently provide • Identify gaps in service delivery – where can they help your program • What do you want to achieve Listen • To what partners can offer • Established processes – what’s working for them that might work for you Make decisions together • Responsibilities for elder service delivery • Service delivery methods and implementations

  14. The End Keep up the great work, have a great day and a safe trip home! Sara Candelaria, Elderly Services Director (505)867-2349 scandelaria@sfpueblo.com

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