by Dave Markham | Dec 15, 2025 | News
From Kalvin Carter, Director Up North Advocacy As we close out 2025, I’ve been thinking a lot about how far we’ve come together at Up North Advocacy. In March of next year, we’ll hit our two-year mark, and it surprises me every time I say that out loud. Two years...
by Dave Markham | Jun 10, 2025 | News
96 This is important. We're all in this together. The Latest News From Your Friends Up North In just seven days, we’ve shown what dedication, collaboration, and community power can do. Up North Advocacy hit the ground running with three different events across...
by Dave Markham | Apr 7, 2025 | Healthy Schools
Meeting Update: Healthy Schools Initiative – April 12, 2025 Due to the recent severe ice storm across Northern Michigan and its widespread impacts original host site, Cheboygan Schools, was significantly affected by the storm, making it impractical to hold an...
by Dave Markham | Mar 31, 2025 | Healthy Schools
Join Us for the Next Healthy Schools Gathering – April 12 in Cheboygan Our movement for healthier schools is growing! On April 12, we’re bringing together school leaders, community members, and partners in Cheboygan to continue the work we started in Pellston. At...
by Dave Markham | Feb 11, 2025 | Healthy Schools
February 1st: Laying the Groundwork for Healthier Schools We launched the Healthy Schools Regional Initiative with our first gathering in Pellston, bringing together school administrators, community members, and advocates to discuss how we can modernize schools across...
