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Tenillya Cody Program Coordinator Tobacco and Chronic Disease Program

Engaging youth in substance abuse prevention Tribal opioid/substance use conference “ Indigenous Approaches to building capacity & resiliency to substance use disorder” April 4, 2019. Tenillya Cody Program Coordinator Tobacco and Chronic Disease Program

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Tenillya Cody Program Coordinator Tobacco and Chronic Disease Program

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  1. Engaging youth in substance abuse preventionTribal opioid/substance use conference“Indigenous Approaches to building capacity & resiliency to substance use disorder”April 4, 2019 Tenillya Cody Program Coordinator Tobacco and Chronic Disease Program Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.

  2. 2717 N. Steve’s Blvd. Ste. 111500 E. Cedar Ave. Ste. 26 & 52Flagstaff, Az 86004 The mission of Native Americans for Community Action Inc. is to provide preventive wellness strategies, empower, and advocate for Native peoples and others in need to create a healthy community based on Harmony, Respect, and Indigenous Values. • www.nacainc.org

  3. Youth Engagement • ASAP - Arizona Students Aiming for Prevention • Established in 2010 • STAND – Students Taking a New Direction • Flagstaff High School • Native Americans for Community Action, Inc.

  4. PARTNERS: Flagstaff High School Kinlani Dormitory

  5. PARTNERS: Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. Coconino County Public Health Services District

  6. Partners: Youth Programs Coconino Anti Tobacco Students (CATS) Coconino High School STAND Coconino County Public Health Services District We work together on initiatives in Flagstaff, therefore, we collaborate on policy work and events.

  7. Youth • Go where they are • Make it their own • Have them choose their activities • Mission and Vision • Policy work MISSION: To promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic disease. We are against the use of recreational use of tobacco, while keeping ceremonial tobacco sacred. VISION: To be the First Tobacco-Free Generation

  8. Activities During the School Year (July) August to May (June)

  9. Peer Education

  10. Community Outreach

  11. Policy Work 2010 – 2017 Smoke Free Parks 2017 – 2018 Electronic Cigarettes 2017 – current Tobacco 21

  12. Thank you Tenillya Cody, Program Coordinator Tobacco and Chronic Disease Email: tcody@nacainc.org Phone: 928-773-1245 ext. 229

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