Bereavement Resource Help For Native American Youth
Native American youth can be more challenged in their bereavement needs. This is largely due to the complicated grief issues that Native American youth must face. Not only might they be grieving the current loss of a loved one or loved ones, but they also must face the historical loss and trauma issues of their cultural past. This includes but is not limited to loss of ancestor, land, culture, spirituality, and connection. In addition, they may be present in a destructive environment of drugs and alcohol, low income, and alienation.
Native American Youth Resources
Running Strong for Native American Youth
Running Strong provides important programs increasing the self esteem and thus bettering the future for American Indian youth.
http://www.indianyouth.org/index.php
Wellbriety Training Institute
Wellbriety Training Institute supports a sustainable grassroots Wellbriety Movement by developing and providing culturally based training, tools and resources to enable the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Wellbriety Movement
http://wellbrietytraining.com/wellbriety-training/wellbriety-for-youth-programs.php
Running Strong for Native American Youth
Running Strong provides important programs increasing the self esteem and thus bettering the future for American Indian youth.
http://www.indianyouth.org/index.php
Wellbriety Training Institute
Wellbriety Training Institute supports a sustainable grassroots Wellbriety Movement by developing and providing culturally based training, tools and resources to enable the ongoing growth and sustainability of the Wellbriety Movement
http://wellbrietytraining.com/wellbriety-training/wellbriety-for-youth-programs.php
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Native American Teens: Who We Are In the Mix is the Emmy award winning PBS documentary series for teens. What's it like to be a young Native American today? Teens from throughout the United States share their stories in this In the Mix special co-hosted by rap star and film actor Litefoot. Shot around the country, the program features a champion lacrosse player from western New York, a Grammy-nominated flute player from rural Idaho, and short films made by teens in Alaska and Washington State. A group of young leaders from cities and reservations also weigh in on the issues that affect them every day—common misconceptions and stereotypes about Native Americans, how they balance traditional culture with contemporary concerns, and their hopes for the future. "...there is a definite need for materials that help Native American teens connect with their heritage as a means of gaining focus and motivation in their own lives...Recommended."—Video Librarian This program and others from the In the Mix series are available as DVDs, with performance rights and discussion guides, for educational use. Many are closed- captioned and have Spanish subtitles. For more information or to order a copy of this episode, please visit www.inthemix.org or call 800-343-5540 |