Wellbriety Movement Milestones
1994 to Present
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National Gatherings
1994: Gathering of the Elders (Janesville, WI) Dedication of the Sacred Hoop
1995: Women's Leadership Gathering (Denver, CO)
1996: Men's Gathering (Florissant, CO)
Sacred Hoop Journeys
1999: Healing the Nations- (visits to 32 Tribal Colleges)
2000: Wiping of the Tears-3800 mile walk (Los Angeles to Washington DC)
2002: Healing Native Women and Children (19 communities west of the Mississippi)
2003: Healing Native Men and Children (17 communities east of the Mississippi
2006: Sacred Hoop Journey to Sitka, AK, to support the raising of the Wellbriety Totem Pole
2007: Sacred Hoop Journey to Montana-13 stops (tribes and prisons)
2008: Sacred Hoop Journey to Minnesota-9 stops (tribes and prisons)
2009: The Boarding School Journey of Forgiveness
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Wellbriety Conferences
1999: Strengthening Individuals
(Colorado Springs, CO))2001: Strengthening our Families
(Rapid City, SD)2002: Strengthening our Communities
(Billings, MT)2003: Strengthening our Nations
(Albuquerque, NM)2005: Healing the Hurts: The Grassroots Speak (Denver, CO)
2006: Taking a Stand Against Meth: Recovery is Possible (Denver, CO)
2006: Wellbriety in Motion-Youth, Families, Suicide Prevention (Denver, CO)
2008: Healing the Hurts: Youth and Families Speak (Minneapolis, MN)
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Wellbriety Initatives
2002: Wellbriety for Youth (prevention & leadership development)
2002: Wellbriety for Prisons (a recovery support system)
2005: 100 Drums-Communities in Healing
2007: Fatherhood Initiative
2007: Wellbriety Indian Center of Colorado Springs
2007: Wellbriety Indian Center of Colorado Springs
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Wellbriety Training's, Books and Curriculum
1990: Natural Path to Growth (personal development program)
1993: Meditations with Native American Elders by Don Coyhis
1993: The Healing Forest Program (culturally based community development program)
1998: Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Men and For Women curriculum
1999: Firestarter Certification Training (Peers helping Peers in Recovery)
1999: Understanding Native American Culture: Insights for Recovery Professionals by Don Coyhis (book)
2000: Wellbriety! Online Magazine became available
2000: Daughters of Tradition: Prevention Curriculum for Girls ages 8-12
2002: Sons of Tradition: Prevention Curriculum for Boys ages 13-17
2002: Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Friends and Families
2002: Red Road to Wellbriety: In the Native American Way (book)
2003: Families of Tradition program
2005: Warrior Down: Families in Recovery
2005: Warrior Down: A Relapse Prevention Support Program
2005: 2006: Alcohol Problems in Native America: The Untold Story of Resistance and Recovery: The Truth About the Lie by Don Coyhis and William White (book)
2007: Fathers of Tradition: An Intergenerational Parenting Approach
2007: Medicine Wheel & 12 Steps for Adolescent Boys and Girls program
2008: Understanding the Purpose of Life: 12 Teachings for Native Youth by Don Coyhis (book)
2009: The Wellbriety Movement Comes of Age
2009: Women in Wellbriety
2010: Mending Broken Hearts Trainings
2011: Red Road Book Study Guide