Backstory on NAHOVA: In 2019 the Students for Success (SFS) program started a youth council. Grant funding allowed for us to pay council members ($30) to attend meetings, up to 10 youth, and for 1 meeting per month. To say…
On May 18th, 2024 Josiah Enrique Fernandez left this world to join his friends, family and ancestors in the spiritual world. Josiah was born on June 14, 1997. He is survived by parents Cynthia Ellenwood and Robert Fernandez, sister Elizabeth…
Jennifer Lee “Weasel” Lawrence was born on August 10th, 1954, to Albert H. Lawrence and Marjorie A. Shippentower in Lewiston Idaho. She passed peacefully in her sleep on May 16th, 2024, at the age of 69, surrounded by her family.…
Estelline “Essie” Norma Carter was born on Jan. 14, 1927, to Joseph Francis Samuels and Pauline Corbett Samuels in East Kamiah. Essie passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, of causes related to age. She was 97. Essie was an…
Thomas Micheal Gabriel Samuels “Tommy”, was born June 3rd, 2007, to Amanda and Thomas Samuels in Moscow, ID. He was the second eldest of their four children. Tommy loved spending summers camping with his cousins and playing in the Clearwater…
Asotin, WA – Meet Shawn Hills (Nez Perce/Oneida descendent), a sophomore at Asotin High School. His parents are Bobby and Crescentia (Domebo) Hills. His maternal grandparents are Freida “Torchy,” Andrew Sr. Domebo and Clyde Cornelious Sr. His paternal grandparents are…
Lorna Marsh was born Lorna Hart to Lorena June Kipp and Frederick Jack Hart at her Great Grandmother’s home in Kooskia, Idaho, April 24, 1947. Her midwife was Ruth Jackson. Her childhood was spent with her Great Grandmother, Mabel Blackeagle…
Cecelia Frances Alvarez, born on March 14, 1996, left this world on March 28, 2024. She was a remarkable soul, deeply connected to her roots and passionate about life. Born in Lewiston, Idaho, Cecelia was the cherished daughter of John…
Boise, ID. Every year the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund convenes the Strengthening Families Training Institute (SFTI) which brings together over 200 child advocates, prevention practitioners, educators, and parents from throughout Idaho to learn how to prevent child abuse and neglect…
The Nez Perce Tribe Students for Success Program was recognized at the 2024 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) National Prevention Day in Washington DC for their accomplishments implementing the Native Connections grant. The panel presentation featured dedicated…
