Youth

At the core of our youth services is the belief that we must elevate the voice of our American Indian youth to empower our futures. Our programs are not just guided by youth, they are developed, established and powered by Waaban Ogimaawag!

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Do you want a say in what is happening in your neighborhoods and communities? Join other American Indian youth leaders to follow a path that is based in our shared cultures and traditions and leads to a future where you can use your skills to give back to your community. The Native Youth Advisory Council is your chance to learn from your elders and create positive change.

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Our power as a community comes from the balance and harmony in the four life stages: elders, parents, youth and children. Our activities build on these intergenerational relationships to prepare you to be the leaders of the future.

These include programs like:

Mino-Wiisinin gardening
Storytelling events
Food sovereignty
Healing ceremonies
Traditional arts

We’ll have opportunities this spring and summer for participating in gardening and food sovereignty sessions.

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Academic Achievement

Waaban Ogimaawag provides tutoring to American Indian youth on diverse subject areas, including test preparation, skill building, and success strategies.

Due to COVID, our tutoring services are currently virtual. Tutoring is held via Zoom on Sunday nights from 4 – 6pm.

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Career Training

Our team works with American Indian youth ages 14 – 24 to identify job opportunities and to gain the skills to be successful in a career. We connect with other community resources, educational organizations and cultural leaders to guide youth on their journey.

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