Project Venture is a Positive Youth Development approach, with a unique culturally-based group development process and does not focus on deficits, but on the positive behaviors and healthy lifestyles that National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP) wants young people to choose. Project Venture is a year long sequence of challenges and growth opportunities, implemented in-school, out of […]
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Community Engagement, Precision Medicine, and Native Health
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released a new toolkit, called Community Engagement, Precision Medicine, and Native Health. This health equity toolkit was developed to implement what was learned from American Indian / Alaska Native communities about their perceived risks and benefits of participation in the NIH All of Us Research Program. These toolkit materials can […]
Responding to Concerning Posts on Social Media: Training for Individuals Working with American Indian/ Alaska Native Youth
Suicide prevention remains challenging among youth, as many do not disclose suicidal ideation to others before attempting suicide. However, emerging research suggests that nearly one-third of AI/AN youth see concerning messages on social media on a daily or weekly basis. This webinar training will prepare adults who work with Native youth to identify youth who […]
Healing of the Canoe Program Supports Tribal Youth Wellness
Culturally Grounded Life Skills for Youth (Healing of the Canoe) is a curriculum for Native youth focused on suicide and substance abuse prevention. It was designed to be adapted by Native communities using community-specific traditions and beliefs to strengthen youths’ connection to their communities and cultures, and strengthen their hope and optimism. The curriculum uses […]
Tobacco Prevention in Tribal Communities: Honoring our Traditions and our Health
This short video, produced by the Tribal Public and Environmental Health Think Tank, depicts tobacco prevention efforts in Wisconsin Tribal communities, highlighting the importance of reclaiming traditional tobacco. Population of focus: Tribal communities Link to resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzBMxhWXiGo&feature=youtu.be Date: 2017 Organization: Tribal Public and Environmental Health Think Tank
Gathering of Native Americans (GONA): Substance Abuse Prevention Curriculum
The Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) curriculum was first developed through a special initiative of the United States Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, in consultation with a team of Native American trainers and curriculum developers from across the United States. The GONA curriculum is intended to provide culturally specific substance abuse prevention training in Native […]