Resource Library

7/13/22 – Staying Connected

Summer is here and our conversations are consumed with how we can stay connected and keep program momentum going with our summer programs and peer/ elder mentorships.

6/9/22 – Concerning Posts on Social Media Workshop

Suicide prevention remains challenging among Native youth, as many do not disclose thoughts of suicide before making an attempt. However, youth may disclose depression symptoms and suicidal ideation via social media and text messaging. These public disclosures may provide opportunities ...

5/11/22 – Sustain and Grow Your Program

Congratulations! You have implemented your program and are now in the GROW phase. Let the HNY team and special guest speakers Robby Bill and Vurlene Notsinneh-Bowekaty reflect on what worked, share tips for making modifications based on lessons learned, and ...

4/13/22 – Stand Up to STI/HIV Stigma

As sexual health educators, we know the challenges of community and youth attitudes, biases, misinformation, and STD/HIV stigma that presides and harms the health of our tribal communities. Join us as we stand up to STD/HIV stigma through holistic approaches to ...

Engagement Tools Workshop Slides

3/9/22 – Prepare for Implementation Success (Phases III & IV of HNY Toolbox)

Now that you have chosen a program, you can prepare for implementation success! Let the HNY crew help to PREPARE an IMPLEMENT a plan that includes recruitment, guest speaker lineup, supplies and incentives for implementation success. You've got this and ...

2/9/22 – Thrive in the Spaces we Create

Help Native youth build affirmative, inclusive, FUN and creative spaces together using Indigenous leadership and peer mentoring approaches. Hear how Native youth are using creative expression to positively process emotions to thrive in their spaces. Come learn how you can ...

1/12/22 – Pickers Can be Choosers: Choosing a Program

You have gathered youth and community feedback to identify health priorities, resources and needs. Now you are ready for the CHOOSE phase! Let the HNY crew help chose critical criteria for program selection, getting approval, and tips for involving youth ...

12/8/21 – Set the Stage for Program Success

Our Elders have taught us the importance of the gathering season; to prepare and maintain us throughout the year, setting a strong foundation to create ease and success for the future. Slides, Set the stage for program success Flyer Set ...

11/10/21 – Tackle Trauma with Care

Indigenous communities have long fostered resiliency skills to cope, rebuild, and reclaim our beauty and place. Join the National Native Children's Trauma Center to walk through trauma informed practices to help youth address and heal from the trauma they have ...

10/13/21 – Cultural Competency to Raise Healthy Native Youth

Culture is engrained in everything that we do, from how we engage, learn, and process information. In order to best serve our Native youth, we must share our experience and the science behind culture as prevention so that our Relatives ...

9/9/21 – Back-to-School: Intentional Balance

Now more than ever, we find the need to create intentional safe spaces for ourselves and those we serve to acknowledge, rebuild, and thrive in this upcoming school year! Join Robert Johnston from the Native Wellness Institute and Dr. Danica ...