Search Results

In June, the Nulato Tribal Council (NTC), Nulato Life Project (NLP), State of Alaska and Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) held a boating safety class in Nulato. This was a two day class and covered risky and safe behavior while on or near the water. William Agnes, James Patsy II, Marvin…

To celebrate National STD Awareness Month in April, the Northern Diné Youth Committee hosted an all-day Get Yourself Tested (GYT) event. The event wasopen to the public, and included a 5K run/1 mile walk, a dodgeball tournament, food, and special performances by DJ Smash and Digital Divide. To help folksget…

In November, youth from Nimiipuu held a teen night where they learned about condoms, the importance of reducing your risk, and protecting the ones theylove. Kiara Garcia and Jessica Douglas led the STD game where everyone was given a cup of clear liquid and had to mix their cup of…

In June, Jaycee Carrywater Jr.(Cheyenne/Lakota), age 15 and the Niitssitapi Nation (Ferris H.S. Leadership Club) from Spokane, Washington helped breakdown stereotypes while giving back to their community. The group applied for and received a We R Native mini grant for $475. They budgeted their moneyand purchased deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks,…

In July, Virlencia Begay (Navajo), age 20, hosted a youth day called Nee’Niji. Activities included health awareness presentations, traditional teachings,physical activities (5k run, basketball, kickball, volleyball), college prep advice and a water balloon fight 🙂 The group applied for and received a WeR Native mini grant for $475 to help…

In February, Dahkota Brown held a gathering for Native youth from Northern California through a program he started called NERDS, which stands for NativeEducation Raising Dedicated Students. He brought together 9 different tribes & youth organizations, who brought almost 100 students & 23 boothsincluding colleges, health resources, scholarship opportunities, cultural…

In March, youth from the Lawrence High Inter-Tribal Club held a book drive where they collected books to bring to the Little Nations Academic Center atHaskell University. Not only did they hold a month long book collection, they also purchased books by Native authors, and created a book of their…

In November, students from the American Indian Community House (AICH) Youth Council in NYC collaborated with the Shinnecock UNITY Youth Council to hostan indigenous youth identity workshop that focused on artistic expression and cultural identity. The popular DJ group, A Tribe Called Red, was invitedto share how their work confronts…