Youth
Waaban Ogimaawag
Tomorrow's LeadersAt 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!
Where Youth Lead
Native Youth Advisory CouncilDo 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.
Honoring our Culture
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
Our Mino-Wiisinin gardening, cooking demonstration and food sovereignty sessions for spring/summer 2021 are coming up. If you are interested in signing up, please fill out this form or e-mail Madison.Smith@aifcmn.org by Friday, April 16.
Support for Your Future
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 Tuesday nights from 5 – 7pm
Career Exploration
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.
Due to COVID, our career development sessions are currently virtual on Wednesdays from 4-5 pm.
Connect with the Youth Team
To find out more about our programs, events, Native Youth Advisory Council or other opportunities, please reach out to our Waaban Ogimaawag team.
You can call or text (612) 405-3538 or e-mail using the link below.
Upcoming Youth Services Events
Virtual Youth Tutoring
Our youth program Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) invites you to sign up for online tutoring. Join our Youth Empowerment Specialist Wakinyan LaPointe and volunteer tutors… Read More
Family & Youth Drum Circle
American Indian Family Center invites you to join our intergenerational drum circle sponsored by our Family & Youth Services. Join in to listen to the… Read More
Virtual Youth Tutoring
Our youth program Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) invites you to sign up for online tutoring. Join our Youth Empowerment Specialist Wakinyan LaPointe and volunteer tutors… Read More