National Public Health Week and Earth Day |
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April is a busy month for health observances! It kicks off with National Public Health week and includes Earth Day, Sexual Assault Awareness, Alcohol Awareness and Stress Awareness Month.
The April Monthly Newsletter spotlights HNY resources that can help you weave these important topics into your programming and lesson plans.
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Unfortunately, COVID shined a spotlight on Public Health professionals, and the role they play in our communities. But, public health is truly Indigenous! Tribes have been protecting the health of their land, water, air, and people since time immemorial.
Last fall, two Native high school students created short videos during an internship to inspire youth voices in public health. The youth chose themes important to them: culture, mental health and self-care.
To view the Project Inspire video playlist, click HERE.
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Healthy Native Youth Website Spotlights |
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Curriculum Spotlight: We R Native Facilitator’s Guide for High School youth
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The free, flexible 10-session guide offers fun, interactive lessons 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.
No formal training is required.
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Implementation Toolbox
Implement ~ Assess Student Learning Feedback
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Assessing student learning and experiences is important to measure baseline knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and what impacts have occurred as a result of implementation.
The toolbox has sample pre-and post-surveys to help you assess student learning.
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Text Message Campaign: Text HEALER to 94449
Elevate Native Voices in the Health Professions
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American Indians & Alaska Natives are underrepresented in many health and wellness fields. There is a huge need for Native doctors, nurses, dentists, physician assistants, behavioral health specialists, pharmacists and so much more! As an educator or parent, you have influence.
April Challenge Idea for Caring Adults >> Encourage students to sign up for the HEALER text message campaign by texting the word ‘HEALER’ to 94449 to begin or refer them to the link below.
Urge Native youth that their voice, energy, and interest in healing can help Native communities grow, thrive and flourish.
They can make a difference and be a part of movement in healing!
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Lesson Enhancements for Native Youth |
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Healthy Native Youth Resource Library
Free Health Educator Resources & Tools to Know About
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HealthyNativeYouth.org contains health promotion curricula and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native youth. This site is designed for tribal health educators, teachers, and parents. The Resource Library has inclusive 2SLGBTQ+ health resources and helpful educator teaching tools.
For April, we highlight the following:
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New Articles written by Native Young Adults Highlights Body Sovereignty, Healthy Relationships and Positive Body Image
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Each month, Healthy Native Youth is shining a light on new We R Native articles written by dedicated and emerging native writers who are young adults.
Author: McKalee Steen (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma)
Author: McKalee Steen (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma)
Author: Shaelee Singer (Navajo Nation)
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New iknowmine.org Article on Safe Spaces |
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Our HNY partners at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s iknowmine.org project published a new page of tips, support resources and what we can do on the topic of Safe Spaces. It includes Alaska Native based resources in addition to other helpful information.
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Part II - Take the Power Back |
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4/12/23: Mind4Health is Power!
5/10/23: Media Literacy is Power! (Save-the-Date!)
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In Case You Missed It
March: Talking is Power!
Talking is sexual health power! Click below to learn about health communication strategies you can use at home, with your students, or to tailor sexual health materials for your community.
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Project Red Talon National Network |
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Collaborative Partnerships out in the Field! |
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The Project Red Talon (PRT) National Network will be providing outreach, education, and technical assistance in the field to promote sexual health and wellness for AI/AN people by disseminating and implementing effective programs. The PRT partners will be presenting and tabling in the field and hope to connect at a location near you!
Come See Us in the Field!
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NEW! ‘Slang Sundays’ on HNY social media |
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In February, HNY launched a new series called ‘Slang Sundays!’ The aim is to help educators, parents and elders understand the language of youth and their vocabulary incorporating both mainstream and indigenous slang. Like or subscribe to HNY social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to see the latest! We hope you find ‘Slang Sundays’ both fun and educational.
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HNY will be featured on Being Me Podcast |
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HNY will sit down with BeingMe: A Teen Mental Health Podcast to discuss issues important to Native Youth and how HNY helps support Native youth and those who engage youth. BeMe.com is a mobile mental health platform—made for and With Teens In Mind—to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of digital media, live support, and clinical care.
In the May issue, we will update this story with the BeingMe podcast recording link to share.
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