Catawba Nation Wellness

Let’s go Spirit Sprinter’s Sata Huri RUN STRONG 💪🏼 🦅🪶💕

Please Be aware of Road Closures this weekend!
The upcoming River Run will be taking place on May 18th, 2024 and will host about 85 people (runners & event staff included). The race features a view of the Catawba River, a run through the old Catawba Reservation, and the challenge of those famous hills behind the Longhouse. The event starts and finishes at the CIN Longhouse. 996 Avenue of the Nations Rock Hill SC 29730. We hope you can come join the fun! Road Closures may impact you: Most road closures and detours will be in effect between the hours of 8:30am to 10:30am. The roads that will be impacted will be: portion of Ave of the Nations and Passmore and all of Charley Horse Road. Agricultural Land Assignment designees and businesses located near the course are urged to plan and to be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes. At 8:00a.m., police and event personnel will implement a soft closure along the entire course (some traffic may be able to pass, but drivers should expect to wait while the course is being set up). All streets along the course will fully close at 8:30am for the race to begin at 9:00a.m. The streets will open on a rolling basis as soon as the runners and walkers have passed, and all course support materials have been removed. The race may also impact your animals, so we ask that your pets are safely constrained for safety and protection of them, the race participants, and others. Race participants will be asked to run along the designated race route. In addition, the Race Committee and volunteers will do everything to respect the community. We will remove any garbage from the race along the course and at the assigned water stations. Thank you for your support and encouragement! Please call Tolani Franks (803) 280-2545 or Amanda Parker (803) 616- 2047 if you need additional information after reviewing the enclosed course map.

In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Catawba Nation Wellness Department is hosting a Hunter Safety Education Class on Saturday, August 17th at 9 am in the Round Room at the Longhouse (996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, SC 29730). Non-tribal families are welcome to attend this community event. Catawba citizens who pass the course test at the event can apply for their lifetime Catawba License at no cost. This license includes freshwater and saltwater fishing privileges and is valued at over $1,200.00 for in-state residents.

Residents and nonresidents born after June 30th, 1979, must complete a Hunter Safety Education course before a hunting license can be obtained in South Carolina. This free, eight-hour, instructor-led classroom course concludes with a test to pass the course. The South Carolina Hunter Education Class is recommended for students aged 12 and above, who possess good reading and comprehension skills, and have some firearm and hunting knowledge or experience. SCDNR does not discourage any age from attending the class, however, only children aged 10 and above may take the final exam. Pre-registered attendees will receive complimentary food and refreshments.

Register for this event by clicking the registration link below. A reminder email will be sent closer to the day of the event.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/1jDBpwE5CN

Hello! We are recruiting for our second cohort with the Building Native Balance program. In this program you will learn about nutrition and physical activity starting in August of 2024. There are 15 spots available for those that qualify. If you are interested, please fill out the intake form here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uqGWFzDYEESBxFHXOU47SjgpyubJsLRCuOFMwp_mG65UME1YRVBBVzNPVDI1SjQwSVlNTFhRWlFTMS4u

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

The ingredients we ordered from Tocabe are starting to arrive! Can anyone guess what the Boys & Girls Club of Catawba Nation will prepare with these ingredients? 🙂

The Division of Health & Human Servies wants you to join us by being seen in green with us on May 16th, 2024. You’re not just wearing a color; you are shining a light of hope and support on mental health for millions. So, whether it's a shirt, pants, or even a hairband, wear it and show your support!

Our Behavioral Health Specialist, Ericka Pursley and Youth Prevention Manager, Lacey Brooks will be set up outside the Longhouse from 12-2 giving out swag bags and information about mental health.

Be seen in your green!

Rock Hill, SC will host the 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Championship. The opening ceremony will be held at Fountain Park in historic downtown Rock Hill at 6 pm to welcome visitors and community members. Representatives from the Catawba Nation will be present to read a Land Acknowledgement welcoming visitors to traditional Catawba territory and will have an informational table with handouts & examples of Catawba traditions/history/crafts 6-10pm.

In one week we walked 290.7 miles together! Let's step it up and see if we can get 291 for week two!

Promo deal $20.00 5k and $25.00 10k river run race. Come on out and join us details on the flyer!

Interested in winning these beautiful pieces of pottery? Register today to attend the 8th Annual River Run on Saturday, May 18th. Please view the last photo to register for this race or click on the link attached below.

Registration link: https://catawbanation5kriverrun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=6926

America’s first responders are on the front lines working to save lives and protect communities across the nation. That is why the Catawba Nation Executive Committee has joined other York County Government entities and proclaimed May 6th, 2024 - May 12th, 2024, "York County First Responder Appreciation Week" with the passage of the below Executive Committee Resolution.

We thank our elected leaders and the Catawba Nation community for your unwavering support of all our York County first responders! York County Sheriff's Office York County Department of Public Safety Communications Crime Stoppers of York County Rock Hill South Carolina Police Department ,Carolina Dive&Rescue, Lesslie Fire-Rescue, Piedmont Medical

To participate in this drawing, email a photo of yourself while engaging in garden activities at either of the two community gardens. Garden activities can include weeding, harvesting, watering, composting, and more. Please send your entry to the Food Sovereignty Coordinator by emailing [email protected].

Here are the addresses of the two community gardens:

- Yesebehena Village Community Garden: 306 Yesebehena Circle, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730.

- Green Earth Community Garden (located behind the basketball court): 2899 Sturgis Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730.

Make sure to include the name of the garden and your contact information in the email. Good luck and happy gardening!

Come on out and race. Promo Deal 🗣️ $25.00 10K and $20.00 5K trail race includes one race T-shirt. PRICE WITH T-SHIRT ONLY UNTIL 5-2-24 @ 10am. Open to the public. All proceeds go to our youth running group Spirit Sprinter’s. Details on the flyer.

Catawba Citizens, come celebrate with us!🥳🎉
(Invitees are tribal households, CN employees, and our partners who have or will acquire this land.)

Day one of A Mile In Their Moccasins! Let's start off on the right foot...or left, towards 2,000 steps today!

Hi everyone! If you signed up for A Mile In Their Moccasins, you should have received an email. If you did not receive the email, please contact Brittany Beck at [email protected].

Meet the Wellness Department!

We are excited to announce that the Catawba Nation's Division of Health & Human Services has a new program to serve tribal households called Nųti Yαpę (Morning Sun) Tribal Home Visiting. This program has been in the planning stages since July 2022 and is now ready to launch services. Input from the community and collaboration with other departments has guided the creation of this program from start to finish. The Dihé (Aunt in Catawba) from the home visiting program provides support to tribal households with pregnant women and/or young children up to age 3. Some ways that the Dihé provides support are through education, cultural connections, developmental screenings, breastfeeding support, connections to needed resources, and regular community activities. These visits can be held in the home, in a private space at the Lodge, or wherever you are most comfortable.

If you would like to find out more or would like to participate, you can call, text, or email the Program Manager, Hilary Harris at 803-389-4698 or [email protected]