- Youth are paired with respected elders and community leaders who impart traditional wisdom, cultural teachings, and practical advice.
- Elders serve as role models, guiding youth in leadership principles rooted in Indigenous values and community stewardship.
- Communication: Youth learn effective communication through storytelling, public speaking, and cultural presentations, emphasizing clarity and cultural sensitivity.
- Problem-Solving: Activities simulate real-world challenges, encouraging youth to apply traditional knowledge and critical thinking to find innovative solutions.
- Decision-Making: Opportunities to lead community projects foster confidence in decision-making, considering cultural implications and community impact.
- Youth take on leadership roles in community initiatives that preserve cultural heritage or address local issues.
- Projects include cultural revitalization efforts, environmental conservation projects, and community service activities.
- Youth participate in ceremonies, rites of passage, and teachings that deepen their understanding of cultural values, spirituality, and community roles.
- Activities include learning traditional songs, dances, and practices that connect youth with their ancestral roots.
- Programs instill pride in Indigenous and Native American heritage through art, language preservation, and celebrations of cultural milestones.
- Youth develop a strong sense of identity and appreciation for the contributions of their ancestors to history and society.
- Creative workshops provide platforms for youth to express their cultural identity through visual arts, storytelling, music, and traditional crafts.
- Activities include beadwork, pottery, painting, and regalia making, fostering creativity and cultural preservation.
