By Corey Western Boy, Consultant, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Growing up connected to an Indigenous Dakota community, I was surrounded by the strength and resilience of Dakota people—but I also saw the quiet pain that many of our youth carry. As someone adopted and raised in Dakota culture all my life, I’ve had a […]
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Author: Deborah Tobacco, Tribal Youth Programs Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Introduction to the Issue The issue of missing and murdered youth is a silent epidemic that continues to devastate families and communities across the United States. This blog aims to shed light on the scope of the problem, explore […]
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Author: Haley Henscheid, Administrative Coordinator, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Education is a powerful tool, and for Native youth, it’s essential that it’s rooted in cultural understanding and community connection. Place-based education programs provide transformative opportunities to bridge the gap between one’s culture and the wider world. I know this firsthand, as my own experiences […]
Author: Ashley Anderson, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center T/TA Specialist This year’s 2024 Tribal Law and Policy Institute’s (TLPI) Implementation and Enhancement Trainings were held at the Sheraton Phoenix September 18- 20, 2024. Each day was greeted with an optional morning exercise including yoga and sunrise prayer, a plenary session, and four tracks for participants […]
By Ashley Anderson, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being; influencing how we think, feel, and interact with the world around us. It affects our relationships, our ability to cope with stress, and our capacity to identify […]
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Author: Gerry RainingBird, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Consultant In our efforts to engage with Native youth, we are guided by the four levels of human growth and responsibility, which are inspired by Native traditions and found in the Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) curriculum. This model of positive youth development integrates Native philosophies of […]
By Jordan Gibson, Tribal Youth Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center As I reflect on our discussions from the Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center Midwest Regional last month in Minneapolis, I’ve been thinking deeply about the nature of mentoring, particularly within our communities. Mentoring, in many ways, feels like a natural […]
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Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door, Director of the National Native Children’s Trauma Center interviewed Dr. Karla Bird to talk about community-wide healing in March 2024. Dr. Bird is currently the Tribal Outreach Specialist for the University of Montana and recently served as the President of Blackfeet Community College (see full bio at the end […]
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By Kennedy Fridia, Tribal Youth I have recently graduated from Mahpiya Luta Owayawa on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. I, along with 26 others, were able to walk across the stage and receive my diploma. This was a big moment for not only me, but for my community. Many kids from the reservation do not […]
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By Chris Cuestas, Consultant, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center, Tribal Law and Policy Institute The Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center serves multiple Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts that have a truancy reduction aspect or provide academic support services for the youth they serve. One such program is The Puyallup Tribe’s Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court […]
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