HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH FOR THE CROW PEOPLE
Apsáalooke Elders Support Program
Honoring our Apsáalooke Elders
Outreach - Advocacy - Support
Messengers for Health has received funding from the Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples to develop and implement a project focused on Strengthening Supports for Elders in Indigenous Communities. This funding is provided by the Cargill Foundation. This new project is titled, Apsáalooke Elders Support Program.
Sidney Fitzpatrick, Jr, a tribal elder. is serving as the Elders Advocate for this endeavor. This program provides community outreach, advocacy and support services to our elders in the community. We want to honor our elders’ voices and allow them to share with us what support services they need. We then provide services and referrals. Our hope is to bring back honor respect, and value for our elders and most importantly improve their well-being!
Elders Support Advocate
Sidney "Chip" Fitzpatrick, Jr. a tribal elder, is serving as our Elder Support Advocate. He has a strong and respected presence in the community, from governance to law enforcement to volunteerism.
Sidney shares his positive attitude, communication and energetic skills to assist others to work hard, set goals and succeed. He is also a mentor, advocate and speaker for the Crow Reservation and surrounding communities.
