Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers and young adults in Colorado, according to the 2014-2015 report from the Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention. Latina teens have an alarmingly high rate of suicide attempts. Now one group is trying to change that with the help of adult mentors and art. The program […]
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A Circle of Healing for Native Children Endangered by Drugs
This video series features programs and practices that integrate Native stories and cultural traditions to help children, families, and communities in Indian Country to heal from substance abuse-related trauma. Tribal leaders, service providers, and survivors share testimonials and practices to inform, guide, and inspire tribal communities as they work to help traumatized children on their […]
Echoes of Incarceration: Documentary by Youth with Incarcerated Parents
Echoes of Incarceration is an award-winning documentary initiative produced by youth with incarcerated parents. The project explores the issue of mass incarceration and its effects on families, and creates documentary films told from the life experiences of the filmmakers themselves. The project is a collaboration between filmmaker Jeremy Robins and a group of non-profit organizations […]
Elders Talking Circle: A Reminiscence Story Sharing Group
NNEDLearn 2014 Participant: Denver Indian Health and Family Services Description: The Elders Talking Circle helps to relieve participants’ symptoms related to dis-empowerment, these include anxiety, denial, despair, isolation, grief or loss, and helplessness. The process of life review and reminiscence, which is part of the Talking Circle, builds empowerment by helping participants achieve inner peace, acceptance, hope, […]
We Shall Remain: Video Discusses Tribal Culture, Encourages Youth to Resist Drugs and Alcohol
WE SHALL REMAIN is a music video that was created to address the effects of historical trauma in our tribal communities. Many times, these untended wounds are at the core of much of the self-inflicted pain experienced in Native America. Much like fire, this pain can either be devastatingly destructive or wisely harnessed to become […]
Bullying, Suicide, and Violence Prevention through Digital Storytelling
NNEDLearn 2013 Participant: Yakama Nation Behavioral Health Description: The program creates awareness around the issues of bullying, suicide, and violence prevention through digital storytelling. Yakama Nation was selected for a SAMHSA grant that funds the project after an analysis of national level data on youth violence, bullying, and suicide. Interviews with administrative stakeholders in the […]