January, 2019
Meet Ask Auntie
What's On Your Mind?
You've Got Questions - She's Got Answers! Ask Auntie answers the tough questions facing our younger generation. Youth from all over the country write in, ask questions and Auntie answers those question both written and in video format. Take a look and share with your community!
Example Question:
"I see posts on social media that sometimes worry me, but I'm not sure what to do"
"Well, you are definitely not alone. Over 80% of people on SM ... Read More
We R Native Text Messaging - Text NATIVE to 97779
Youth can text the word " NATIVE " to 97779 to receive text message updates from We R Native. Youth who enroll will receive one health tip per week, links to our monthly contests, and other life advice.

If you would like to promote the service to teens in your community, share the service on social media or sign up for a free set of print promotional materials
Curriculum Updates: We R Native Teacher's Guide
Great news... we've made updates to the We R Native Teacher's Guide . Get your students actively involved in their own health and wellbeing! The 10-session guide offers fun, interactive lessons for using We R Native's multimedia health resources with students 13-18 years old. Activities incorporate connection to culture as a protective factor, while covering vital information about suicide prevention, mental health, sexual health, dating and relationships, drug and alcohol use and bullying.

The lessons align with common core standards and have been reviewed for medical accuracy by the HHS Family and Youth Services Bureau. The enhanced lesson plans are available for free at HealthyNativeYouth.org .

Print copies of the Teacher's Guide are also available; please send requests to Michelle Singer msinger@npaihb.org .
We R Native Gear!
Purchase your Nike branded We R Native gear today. Part of the proceeds go back to We R Native's Youth Ambassador program . Click on the link below, or text " GEAR " to 97779 . Hurry, store closes 1/20/19.

Purchase Order forms are available for wholesale. Please email native@npaihb.org for more information.
Coming Next Month
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Resources
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is about understanding healthy and happy love. It’s bringing attention to unhealthy relationships that can start early and last a lifetime. We wanted to remind you we will be releasing a short video focused on healthy relationships. The Video has been put together with youth from the NW and will be released in our February newsletter. So stay tuned, and enjoy our Sneak Peak.

If you are looking for activities or ideas to help observe teen dating violence awareness month check out this great resource. Together let’s learn how to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships!

If you are in crisis please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-331-9474 or text “ loveis” to 22522.
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