By Tdohasan Sunray, TYRC Youth Ambassador, age 16 Guest contributions do not represent the views of the United States Government or the U.S. Department of Justice. One day as a […]
Absentee Shawnee Tribe Celebrates 20th Year of “Camp Nikoti”
This year the Absentee Shawnee Tribe (AST) celebrates the 20th anniversary of “Camp Nikoti.” The camp, which takes place over the course of the summer months is open to elementary […]
Read More… from Absentee Shawnee Tribe Celebrates 20th Year of “Camp Nikoti”
Native Youth and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis: Promoting Protective Factors as We Advocate for Change
By Ashley Trautman, National Native Children’s Trauma Center Indian Country is challenged by a crisis that requires the attention of tribal leaders, spiritual and cultural teachers, elders and our communities. […]
Intern Reflections: 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference
Elise Hocking, Intern, Tribal youth Resource Center As part of my internship with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute, I had the privilege of participating in the 2021 OJJDP Tribal […]
Read More… from Intern Reflections: 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference
Strategic Planning
By Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs, Senior Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Resource Center Recently we posed a question to participants of strategic planning training about how their strategic […]
2021 OJJDP National Tribal Youth Conference Goes Virtual
SAVE THE DATE(S)! The 2021 OJJDP Tribal Youth Virtual National Conference themed, “Shaping Brighter Futures with American Indian, Alaska Native Youth and Tribal Communities- Strengthening Resilience, Promoting Healing, Restoring Culture,” is set […]
Read More… from 2021 OJJDP National Tribal Youth Conference Goes Virtual
Youth and Family Engagement
By Veronica Willeto DeCrane, School Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, National Native Children’s Trauma Center Working for afterschool programs on the Crow reservation in Montana, I learned a thing or […]
Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Spotlight: Intertribal Court of Southern California
By Jacob Metoxen, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Resource Center The Intertribal Court of Southern California (ICSC) began operating in 2006 and currently functions as a circuit court […]
Online Communication Platforms Can Contribute to Cohesion within Tribal Justice Systems
By Jacob Metoxen, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Tribal Youth Resource Center Like most jurisdictions, tribal justice systems have been forced to adapt to a changing landscape resulting from COVID-19. […]
A Virtual Indian Summer
A Virtual Indian Summer Kennedy G. Fridia I have attended various virtual camps and events during the pandemic including THRIVE, WE R NATIVE Springboard Lab, UNITY, Generation Indigenous Ways, Native […]