Every child’s dream is a precious gift to the whole community, and we all want to nurture them. And, ff course, you’re never too old to have dreams, and you’re never too old to make them a reality.
Regardless of the details of your dreams or your children’s dreams, there is foundational knowledge that helps bring them to life. This includes knowing how to best manage the financial resources that can help move them along, and the life skills that can boost the chances of success.
Financial literacy includes knowing how to manage household budgets, bank accounts, investments, and credit. It’s creating a relationship with money that will serve you now and help you build a stable future, no matter how old you are or what dreams you have.
Life skills are abilities that promote mental well-being and practical competence. They can include knowing how to interview for jobs or fill out loan applications, or how to communicate your physical and emotional needs in a way that will result in them being met.
And when strong financial literacy is combined with good life skills, no dreams are out of reach!
Rochelle Lubber
“Finding support when you are away”
Chief Executive Officer
Tulalip Tribes
Ray Sheldon
“Go out and come back to teach us all”
Tribal Elder
Tulalip Tribes
Lenny and Hank
“Go to college, do what you love”
Tribal Elders & Youth
Tulalip Tribes
Financial Literacy is Wrapped Up In Emotions
Financial Literacy means understanding the relationship between dreams, goals, and behaviors. Without one of those pieces, the others are harder to manage. So many of us live paycheck to paycheck, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t set goals. Many of us feel like we’re treading water with everything in life, but that makes having dreams even more important. Finances are wrapped up in emotions. Like all ideas in this program, we hope to present some tools that help address all the parts of what it means to take care of your finances.
A better future
Whether it’s 18 money, a bonus from your job, or your first paycheck, it can be tricky to figure out what “financially responsible” looks like for you specifically. We’re introducing financial literacy as part of the greater picture of health. Even identifying your dream and deciding what’s possible is an important step. Is it opening up that online shoe or book store, investing in Pokemon cards or the stock market? Is it achieving something you’ve never seen anyone around you do, but you dream of doing it? Preparing for these dreams is a way to change your future.
Life Skills
How is cleaning your house linked to decreased risk of drug abuse? How is knowing how to do your laundry a way to create a more equitable marriage? How can you reduce your risk of diabetes by learning to cook? Life skills are linked to increased independence and self confidence. Tulalip Tribes offers a number of resources and techniques that tie all these skills together.
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Building strong community connections is vital. When neighbors and local organizations unite, they create a support network that can identify and help those at risk. Simple acts like checking in, sharing resources, and offering emotional support can have a significant impact. These connections not only aid in immediate crises but also foster a sense of belonging and resilience that can prevent addiction from taking root.
To support these efforts, our community calendar features a variety of events that help us connect and strengthen our bonds. From picnics and book clubs to neighborhood parties, these informal gatherings provide a relaxed environment where people can come together, share experiences, and support one another. By participating in these events, we not only enjoy each other’s company but also build a stronger, more resilient community ready to face any challenges together.
Mental & Physical Health
Each and every one of us contributes to the health and strength of our entire community. When we are mentally and physically healthy, we can live our lives to the fullest, and our people will thrive now and in future generations.
Physical & Emotional Safety
Every individual has a right to feel physically and emotionally safe in our families and in our community. Physical safety means living without the threat of being physically harmed, put in danger, or exposed to violence. Emotional safety means you feel accepted and embraced for who you are and what you feel.
Fentanyl & Other Opioids
Opioids are extremely addictive and can be very dangerous. Even small amounts of fentanyl can lead to death by overdose. That’s the bad news. The good news is that there’s help available for you, for your loved ones, and for our whole community.