Xaʔtu̓s -First Face- for Mental Health

08/07/2026

Thank you to the Kalispel Tribe for hosting us at the Camas Center in Usk, WA on July 21st for our data dissemination evaluating the effects of the First Face (xaʔtu̓s) for Mental Health training. A special thank you toMellany's Bakery, Café & Soup Kitchen for catering our delicious lunch.

We look forward to the future of First Face and sharing more with you. Keep an eye out for future posts as we continue to plan dissemination events for the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Spokane Tribe, Colville, and Umatilla.

08/07/2026

The First Face Team send our condolences to those impacted by the Mitre Rock Fire on the Spokane Tribe Reservation. We're keeping our community members in our thoughts and prayers.

We would like to share a list of resources for those impacted by the fire.

Evacuation locations:
Powwow Grounds available for camping
Wellpinit Longhouse has sleeping & shower availability
Westend Community Center has water available for residents still in the area

Additionally, the Spokane Tribe has started a relief fund. Use the links below to donate.
Online donation:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/TUN5ZX9Q8BYF4
Additional donation option:
https://www.paypal.me/stoifirerelief

Please share these links with anyone who would like to support the relief and recovery efforts. All contributions will be directed to the official Spokane Tribe Mitre Rock Fire Relief Fund.

Additional resources for the Spokane Complex Fires shared by NAMI can be found at this link:
https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026.8.4-Spokane-Washington-Fire-Resources.pdf

08/05/2026

To our Colville Tribe community, here's an event for those impacted by the wildfires on the reservation. Don't be afraid to reach out for help! Your community has resources for you. Feel free to share with anyone you know that can benefit from attending.

07/28/2026

Correction to previous post about Nez Perce Tribe event:

Event details in this image and caption are now accurate.

We hope to see you there!

We are headed to the Nez Perce Tribe at the Lapwai High School at 230 Main St S, Lapwai, ID 83540 on July 28th from 5-7PM.

The CIRCLE team is presenting the findings from our community surveys, reflecting the experiences of Nez Perce Tribal members. Dinner will be provided.

Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

07/22/2026

We are headed to the Kootenai Tribe Health Fair at 100 Circle Dr., Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, on July 29th from 10 AM–3 PM. The CIRCLE team will be at a table sharing information about our First Face for Mental Health study, highlighting what we have learned through community surveys, and answering questions. Light snacks and drinks will be available at our table. Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

07/21/2026

We are headed to the Nez Perce Tribe at the Julia Allen Hall at 1052 US-95 Lapwai, ID 83540 on July 28th from 5-7PM.

The CIRCLE team is presenting the findings from our community surveys, reflecting the experiences of Nez Perce Tribal members.

Dinner will be provided.

Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

07/20/2026

Still happening tomorrow (July 21st) at the Camas Center in Cusick from 12-2PM!

We are headed to the Kalispel Tribe at the Camas Center at 1821 Leclerc Rd N #1, Cusick, WA 99119 on July 21st from 12-2PM. The CIRCLE team is presenting the findings from our community surveys, reflecting the experiences of Kalispel Tribal members. Lunch will be provided. Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

07/20/2026

Important Update!

Due to wildfires affecting the Colville Reservation, our First Face for Mental Health Data Presentation originally scheduled for July 22nd has been postponed.

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the fires, and we are holding the community in our thoughts as safety remains the top priority.

We will share the new presentation date as soon as it has been determined through our social media channels and other communications.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this important work. We deeply appreciate your time, support, and partnership, and we look forward to gathering with you when the time is right.

With love,
The First Face Team ❤️

07/15/2026

We are headed to the Colville Tribes at the Lucy F. Covington Government Center at 21 Colville St, Nespelem, WA on July 22nd from 12-2PM. The CIRCLE team is presenting the findings from our community surveys, reflecting the experiences of Colville Tribal members. Lunch will be provided. Feel free to message us if you have any questions!