Help Some natives out!!

jayBvelumptuous · 12-02-2004, 03:23 PM

Howdy all I haven't been here in a long time, I am now working in my tribal office as the youth group coordinators assistant. :Thinking
We are starting this youth group fresh and I was wondering what type of stuff youth groups do these days? :dontknow:
Does anyone know where the Northwest Indian Youth Conference is next year?
Any info would help, our youth need some inspiration. There is a teen youth group and a k-7 youth group.

I want to instill leadership qualities and community strength.
:Help

**middle of the sky** · 12-02-2004, 04:37 PM

you know we are having one up here in vancouver bc i think in the spring... adam beach and some others.... if you're interested ill get the info.but ..ill post it anywayz for other people.... inna bit eh

**BurBz** · 12-02-2004, 04:43 PM

what about the UNITY Organization or the AISES organizations???

I know they both support youth groups :)

www.aises.org ... i think is the website link?? :dontknow: gives a link but dont know if its the right one! LMAO :lol2:

this1ndnchic · 12-02-2004, 06:14 PM

Northwest Indian Youth Conference will be held in Boise Idaho. Someone to contact maybe Andre Piccard I believe hes involved in the planning or can pass the info along. I went to SD Oglala Sioux hosted was pretty good.:D hope that was helpful.

**BurBz** · 12-02-2004, 06:17 PM

ummmm request for "Litefoot" to do a presentation for them!!! :Tongue

JK :Chatter

WhoMe · 12-02-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Burberrilish

ummmm request for "Litefoot" to do a presentation for them!!! :Tongue

JK :Chatter

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*L you nut! *L

But you are right about UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth). They are well established, have a great networking system and do a lot of positive things for Indian youth.

They also have a sight on the internet.

**badmaninc** · 12-02-2004, 09:42 PM

I am involved with a couple of Rez communities bringing in inmates and parolees to communities doing presentations for youth at risk. It enables Aboriginal offenders the opportunity to tell their stories and give them a sense of paying back some of the bad things they have done. Most of the guys that work with me in these communities are really grateful to be helping out a little.

I have also gone to schools to do the same thing and it has been well received. These schools are public schools and there is a cross section of where they originate.

We have a bunch of youth from our local rez's who attend conferences in Edmonton, Alberta each spring break.

One group actually does fundraising so that they can go do one good trip a year to somewhere. This past year they went to the PNE in Vancouver for two days. They stayed in motel rooms and went to the fair, movies and out to eat with approximately 14-15 youth from their community. It allowed them to be away from home and spend time with their friends. They raised enough for approximately $500.00 per person, and they also paid for the chaperones as well. It gave them a real sense of accomplishment that they raised the money. They didn't have to rely on the Band or their parents for the money. The youth worker said it really made a difference for them.

Hope this is enough for you.

**AngelFeather** · 12-02-2004, 10:21 PM

Are you speaking of something like a Girls and Boys club for Native children and youth? Not too sure this is what youre looking for but its worth a try.
I found a link that may help you get some ideas.

http://www.naclubs.org/

Good Luk in your adventure

jayBvelumptuous · 12-02-2004, 10:41 PM

Anything will help at this time, I appreciate the ideas they are helping me a whole lot. I am new at being the one teaching the kids. I used to be the youth that was learning so I am trying to do what others have done for me, which is instill leadership and honor in life.

**AngelFeather** · 12-02-2004, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jayBvelumptuous

Anything will help at this time, I appreciate the ideas they are helping me a whole lot. I am new at being the one teaching the kids. I used to be the youth that was learning so I am trying to do what others have done for me, which is instill leadership and honor in life.

Totally cool, i admire that. I am currently helping my own daughter try and set up a Native club at her school.
We live in a predominately white folks town and they are not too cultured, even tho they live near one of the biggest Rez in Canada.

We were discussing this at the supper table and one girl in my daughters grade 5 class asked if we lived in a teepee, I about fell on the floor when i heard this. I couldnt belive it, either the kid was being just plain ignorant or really had no clue.

My 14 year old daughter and approached me and asked if i would help her set up A native club either at her school or one out of our home. I hesitated because im not a teacher but she really wants this so i will do what i can. We are presenting a letter of proposal to the principal of her school next week.

My daughter just wants her friends and classmates to see what our people have to offer and how beautiful of a people we are. i am so proud of her taking this step and standing for what she believes in.

We thought about just sharing the basics, legends stories, crafts, and maybe even a bit of language. Culturalism starts sumwhere, and i hope some of the other kids will be open to it.
I have even heard parents voice that there should be some kind of class or something, so hoipefully we can get a process rolling.

Again good luk in your adventure, and rely alot on your elders in the area, they may be able to give ya heads up on what they feel that youth today need to know and learn.

this1ndnchic · 12-03-2004, 11:46 AM

unityinc.org theres the link. UNITY was awesome especially the cultural exchange talk about bada$$. Oh yeah Jay i didnt know you were so close, im from Suquamish. I'm also part of our youth council...so who knows maybe we can make some ties or what ever ya know.

jayBvelumptuous · 12-03-2004, 02:16 PM

These things are great if you are around my area please leave any contact info, great ideas for classes, workshops, anything. I love this these ideas for the youth is inspirational please send me more!

this1ndnchic · 12-03-2004, 07:28 PM

Our youth program is pretty good but theres hardly any youth interested but our programs are availible to those that are. We have drum making class seasonal paddle making...song and dance night. I learned how to weave cuz they offered the weekend workshop. Boys and girls group. They try to go on special trips. Movies, miniture golfing..pow wows n potlaches to.

jayBvelumptuous · 12-04-2004, 11:31 PM

The youth these days are not very inspired, they don't really have to many great role models here. I want to show them there is more than the rez ya know. They have options to go where they please and be great people someday. I have contacted UNITY and the Native American Boys and Girls club to get started and they are sending the info so I can start. The big thing is getting them in one spot. I am working on it. I need a quick discription on what elective do like the President, vice president, treasurer, and secretary

12-02-2004, 03:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
jayBvelumptuous Belly Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wayyyyyyyy west coast NeahBay WA Posts: 298	Help Some natives out!! Howdy all I haven't been here in a long time, I am now working in my tribal office as the youth group coordinators assistant. :Thinking We are starting this youth group fresh and I was wondering what type of stuff youth groups do these days? :dontknow: Does anyone know where the Northwest Indian Youth Conference is next year? Any info would help, our youth need some inspiration. There is a teen youth group and a k-7 youth group. I want to instill leadership qualities and community strength. :Help

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BurBz Dineth Hearth Throth Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: az Posts: 13,899	what about the UNITY Organization or the AISES organizations??? I know they both support youth groups :) www.aises.org ... i think is the website link?? :dontknow: gives a link but dont know if its the right one! LMAO :lol2: __________________ I'm not mean, you're just a sissy! :Tongue

12-02-2004, 06:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
this1ndnchic ~Coastal Steps~ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ~~Seattle area~* Posts: 939	Northwest Indian Youth Conference will be held in Boise Idaho. Someone to contact maybe Andre Piccard I believe hes involved in the planning or can pass the info along. I went to SD Oglala Sioux hosted was pretty good.:D hope that was helpful. __________________ (¯`·._.·`CeDaR RoSe`·._.·´¯)

12-02-2004, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
BurBz Dineth Hearth Throth Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: az Posts: 13,899	ummmm request for "Litefoot" to do a presentation for them!!! :Tongue JK :Chatter __________________ I'm not mean, you're just a sissy! :Tongue

12-02-2004, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
jayBvelumptuous Belly Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wayyyyyyyy west coast NeahBay WA Posts: 298	thanks Anything will help at this time, I appreciate the ideas they are helping me a whole lot. I am new at being the one teaching the kids. I used to be the youth that was learning so I am trying to do what others have done for me, which is instill leadership and honor in life.

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middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,935 Blog Entries: 9	you know we are having one up here in vancouver bc i think in the spring... adam beach and some others.... if you're interested ill get the info.but ..ill post it anywayz for other people.... inna bit eh

12-02-2004, 09:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
badmaninc PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saanich Tribes, B.C. Posts: 3,024	I am involved with a couple of Rez communities bringing in inmates and parolees to communities doing presentations for youth at risk. It enables Aboriginal offenders the opportunity to tell their stories and give them a sense of paying back some of the bad things they have done. Most of the guys that work with me in these communities are really grateful to be helping out a little. I have also gone to schools to do the same thing and it has been well received. These schools are public schools and there is a cross section of where they originate. We have a bunch of youth from our local rez's who attend conferences in Edmonton, Alberta each spring break. One group actually does fundraising so that they can go do one good trip a year to somewhere. This past year they went to the PNE in Vancouver for two days. They stayed in motel rooms and went to the fair, movies and out to eat with approximately 14-15 youth from their community. It allowed them to be away from home and spend time with their friends. They raised enough for approximately $500.00 per person, and they also paid for the chaperones as well. It gave them a real sense of accomplishment that they raised the money. They didn't have to rely on the Band or their parents for the money. The youth worker said it really made a difference for them. Hope this is enough for you.

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AngelFeather Cloud Dancer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Heaven Posts: 5,676	Are you speaking of something like a Girls and Boys club for Native children and youth? Not too sure this is what youre looking for but its worth a try. I found a link that may help you get some ideas. http://www.naclubs.org/ Good Luk in your adventure

12-03-2004, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
this1ndnchic ~Coastal Steps~ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ~~Seattle area~* Posts: 939	unityinc.org theres the link. UNITY was awesome especially the cultural exchange talk about bada$$. Oh yeah Jay i didnt know you were so close, im from Suquamish. I'm also part of our youth council...so who knows maybe we can make some ties or what ever ya know. __________________ (¯`·._.·`CeDaR RoSe`·._.·´¯)

12-03-2004, 02:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
jayBvelumptuous Belly Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wayyyyyyyy west coast NeahBay WA Posts: 298	exactly!!! These things are great if you are around my area please leave any contact info, great ideas for classes, workshops, anything. I love this these ideas for the youth is inspirational please send me more!

12-03-2004, 07:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
this1ndnchic ~Coastal Steps~ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ~~Seattle area~* Posts: 939	just a few ideas... Our youth program is pretty good but theres hardly any youth interested but our programs are availible to those that are. We have drum making class seasonal paddle making...song and dance night. I learned how to weave cuz they offered the weekend workshop. Boys and girls group. They try to go on special trips. Movies, miniture golfing..pow wows n potlaches to. __________________ (¯`·._.·`CeDaR RoSe`·._.·´¯)

12-04-2004, 11:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
jayBvelumptuous Belly Dancer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: wayyyyyyyy west coast NeahBay WA Posts: 298	keep trying The youth these days are not very inspired, they don't really have to many great role models here. I want to show them there is more than the rez ya know. They have options to go where they please and be great people someday. I have contacted UNITY and the Native American Boys and Girls club to get started and they are sending the info so I can start. The big thing is getting them in one spot. I am working on it. I need a quick discription on what elective do like the President, vice president, treasurer, and secretary