April 2019 Mescalero Apache Tribe Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 Apache Scout StrongHearts Native Helpline expands operating hours LIZ HILL PUBLIC RELATIONS LLC Native-centered help- tims, survivors, con- peer-to-peer support line increases operat- cerned family mem- and a connection to ing hours in response bers and friends, ser- local, culturally ap- to need for culturally- vice providers and propriate resources. based support for vic- more, helping to close “After hearing from so Inside this issue: tims of violence in In- a gap in culturally- many tribes and advo- dian Country and appropriate resources cates about their com- Alaska for those facing munity needs, we are Lady Chiefs 6 EAGAN, Minnesota abuse. so pleased to expand (March 6, 2019)— On With the support from our operating hours to PMG Carrizozo 8 its second year anni- the National Domestic better serve Native versary, the Strong- Violence Hotline, the victims of relationship Fish Hatchery 9 Hearts Native Helpline National Indigenous abuse,” said Strong- (1-844-7NATIVE) is an- Women’s Resource Hearts Assistant Direc- nouncing the expan- Center, and the Fami- tor Lori Jump (Sault Religion 10 sion of its hours of op- ly Violence Prevention Ste. Marie Tribe of eration, which are and Services Program, Chippewa Indians). now 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. StrongHearts has es- “Domestic violence CST, seven days a tablished its first call impacts our relatives week, in order to bet- center located in Ea- every hour of every ter serve those im- gan, Minnesota. With day, so it’s critical for pacted by domestic the expansion in ser- us to be available as violence and dating vices, StrongHearts much as possible. Yet, violence in tribal com- has increased its staff we also understand munities across the of advocates in order we can’t do this work U.S. Callers reaching to respond to callers, alone. We are hon- out after hours have many of whom are ored to be working the option to connect seeking support as alongside tribal advo- with the National Do- they navigate difficult cates and programs mestic Violence Hot- barriers to justice and doing this good work line (1-800-799-SAFE) safety. Trained with a to help Native people by selecting option 1. strong understanding seek lives that are MAY DEADLINE: To date, the helpline of tribal cultures, sov- free of abuse.” 04/15/19 has received more ereignty and law, ad- Domestic violence re- BY NOON than 2,100 from vic- vocates offer free, mains a severe issue Page 2 Apache Scout Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 in tribal communities, About the Strong- www.strongheartshelpl where half of Native Hearts Native Help- ine.org. American women and a line About the Strong- third of Native men Created by and for This project described Hearts Native Help- have experienced American Indians and was made possible by line physical abuse by an Alaska Natives across Grant Number Created by and for intimate partner in the United States, the 90EV0426 from the Ad- American Indians and their lifetime, accord- StrongHearts Native ministration on Chil- ing to a study by the Alaska Natives across Helpline (1-844- dren, Youth and Fami- the United States, the National Institute of 7NATIVE, or 1-844-762- lies, Family and Youth StrongHearts Native Justice (NIJ). The 8483), a project of the Services Bureau, U.S. Helpline (1-844- study also found for National Indigenous Department of Health 7NATIVE), a project of those who had experi- Women’s Resource the National Indige- and Human Services. enced violence, more Center, the National Its contents are solely nous Women’s Re- than a third of Native source Center, the Domestic Violence the responsibility of women and more than Hotline, and the Fami- the authors and do not National Domestic Vi- one in six Native men olence Hotline, and ly Violence Prevention necessarily represent the Family Violence were unable to access and Services Program, the official views of Prevention and Ser- the services they is a free, culturally- the U.S. Department needed, such as shel- vices Program, is a appropriate and confi- of Health and Human free, culturally- ters, legal advocacy dential service dedi- Services. appropriate and confi- and medical services. cated to serving Native dential service dedi- “When victims can’t Americans affected by cated to serving Na- access services, more domestic violence and tive Americans affect- specifically, services dating violence. By di- ed by domestic vio- lence and dating vio- that understand their aling 1-844-762-8483, lence. By dialing 1- unique worldview and anytime from 7 a.m. 844-762-8483, any- culture, it leaves little to 10 p.m. CST, seven time from 7 a.m. to room for healing and days a week, callers 10 p.m. CST, seven restoration,” Jump can connect for free, days a week, callers said. “Our people are one-on-one, with can connect for free, strong and resilient, knowledgeable Strong- one-on-one, with but it is crucial that Hearts advocates who knowledgeable we create spaces can provide peer-to- StrongHearts advo- where survivors of vio- peer support and re- cates who can provide lence feel safe and ferrals to resources to immediate, peer-to- peer support and re- empowered to make help callers find safety ferrals to resources to the best decisions for and healing. After help callers find safe- themselves and their hours callers have the ty and healing. Learn families along their option to connect with more about the healing journey, wher- the National Domestic StrongHearts Native ever it leads. We are Violence Hotline Helpline here for our relatives. (1−800−799−SAFE) or at www.strongheartsh No one should have to call back the next elpline.org. face violence alone.” business day. Learn more about the StrongHearts Native Helpline at Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 Apache Scout Page 3 Page 4 Apache Scout Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 Mescalero Youth Development Recent News We had a wonderful Valentine party. The students passed out valen- tines’ cards, had some great treats and enjoyed a movie. Since the weather is warming up the students have enjoyed outdoor activities. We also toured the Alamogordo Zoo on one of these warm, beautiful days. We look forward for more outdoor activities. Mescalero 4-H Recent News Spring is here and your contest. Members who and will continue all Mescalero 4-H club is compete there are eli- summer. We will also busy! We are beginning gible to go on and begin our baking pro- our Small Animal Live- compete at the Dis- jects soon. Our month- stock projects: pigs, trict level for the ly meetings are held chickens, rabbits, just younger kids and at on the first Monday of to name a few. We are State Conference in the month at the learning how to judge June for our Senior (13 Youth Development livestock, identify and up) members. classroom at 6 PM. We plants and vegetables, There is always some- are always enrolling and are also working thing going on! Rodeos new members! on Wildlife Identifica- for our members start tion for Otero County later on this month Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 Apache Scout Page 5 Page 6 Apache Scout Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 Lady Chiefs play their hearts out at State Recent News With a huge crowd of State tournament. Not rade held on March Mescalero Lady Chiefs to mention, making 19th fans, supporters, basketball fans filling school history being friends and family the Dreamstyle Arena, the first team to play showed their support a.k.a. The Pit, our la- in the State Champi- and helped celebrate dies took the 2A Girls onships! the Mescalero Apache State Basketball Run- Needless to say, we Lady Chiefs team. ner Up trophy. are very proud of Either outcome, we these young ladies on Go Lady Chiefs! are ecstatic of the la- a job well done and dies accomplishments! blazing the trail for This team is the first generations to come – to take Mescalero to you are examples of the New Mexico State hard work and dedica- Championships and tion. they did so with grit. We also recognize oth- With multiple upsets er supporters of as the ladies climbed Mescalero Lady Chief the ladder to the basketball across Indi- championships, one of an Country and we the biggest was de- thank you for showing feating No.1 Texico in support! nd the 2 round of the At the celebratory pa- Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 Apache Scout Page 7 Page 8 Apache Scout Volume IIII.19, Issue 04 “I’ve come full circle”: New dentist at PMG Carrizozo returned to care for community CARRIZOZO, N.M. – Dr. terest in public health work of your hands, Felicia Frizzell Fon- with rural dentistry. often getting tenot has returned to After graduating from them out of pain, and the area to provide the University of the improving their lives care for patients at Pacific School of Den- by giving them confi- the Presbyterian Medi- dence through a About Lincoln County tistry in California, Medical Center cal Group (PMG) den- she practiced at the healthy and beautiful tistry clinic in Carri- smile." Lincoln County Medi- Tséhootsooí Medical cal Center is a county zozo, joining Drs. Ja- Center on the Navajo In addition to regular -owned facility that mie Dale Goad and Nation, then moved to cleanings, Fontenot has been leased and Melinda Hall Hack- Ruidoso to be near sees many patients operated by Presby- er. She is a member family after her son with untreated dental terian Healthcare Ser- of the Mescalero was born in 2017.