The Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center’s Young Leaders will share their traditional arts, talents and stories that have contributed to their well-being and resilience. These culturally grounded coping methods serve as inspiring examples of how to navigate adversity in a healthy way and are integrated into tribal programming around the country. This session will highlight organizations and initiatives that have provided support and promoted Culture is Prevention.
Resource Files:
- The Importance of Culture in Uplifting Indigenous Youth
- Tribal Youth Programs Performance Measures PPT
Presenter Name:
Anagali Duncan (Keetoowah, Muskogee Creek, Seneca), Young Leader, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center; Isabella Fridia (Wichita, Kiowa, Caddo, Hunka Oglala Lakota), Young Leader, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center; Sydney Matheson (Colville Confederated Tribes), Young Leader Mentor, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center; Sam Schimmel (Kenaitze Indian and Siberian Yupik Eskimo), Young Leader, Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center
Resource Date of Presentation:
August 14, 2024
