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1. Working with Tribal Leaders, Reaching Out to Tribal Youth: Tobacco Prevention in Indian Country
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By Jennifer Geisler | September 24, 2019
Program Coordinator, ETRTobacco prevention in Indian Country is different. Every tribe is unique, and programs need to be tailored tribe by tribe. California has 109 tribal nations, so keeping programs relevant to each tribe is a big task. Respect for elders and commitment to youth play a vital role in any of our tobacco-related messaging. It is also important to acknowledge and honor the role of sacred tobacco in tribal life.
In California, we have an exciting new state tobacco prevention grant that addresses these issues.
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2. California Tobacco Control Program: An Outstanding Partner Shares an Exciting Opportunity
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By Vignetta Charles, PhD | August 16, 2018
CEO, ETRETR is privileged to work with outstanding partners. In fact, one of the best things about working here is the opportunity to collaborate with people and programs whose mission, like ours, is to make a genuine difference.
Today the California Tobacco Control Program (CTCP) is particularly on our minds.
- By Vignetta Charles, PhD
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3. Inspired to Do More: Joining ETR's CCAP Team
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By Manveer Sahota | January 18, 2018
Community Outreach and Advocacy Specialist, ETRInspiration is powerful. From the time I was a teen, inspiring people have come into my life at just the right moments. They’ve given me encouragement to move forward, to grow and to give back, exactly when I was ready to do so.
Today, because of those experiences, I’m working with the California Clean Air Project (CCAP).
- By Manveer Sahota
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4. Looking to Future Generations: Building Healthier Communities on Reservations
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By Jennifer R. Geisler, MS, RN—San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians | December 5, 2017
Community Outreach Coordinator, ETRI was born and raised on the Rincon reservation in Southern California. They are a neighboring tribe to my tribe, the San Pasqual. There’s a good chance, even if you know about reservation life, mine was not what you would expect.
My parents sheltered the children in our family. I had no idea that my community was struggling with serious issues around diabetes, alcohol and drug use.
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