August 2022: Back-to-School |
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As an educator, we know it has been very hard in and out of the classroom. In these extraordinary times, it is challenging and it may feel like what is being taught is not making a connection with youth.
In Portland at THRIVE 2022, Native youth wrote a song and created a video that is worth watching! It not only shows how creative and resilient native youth can be, but it also shows how educators are behind-the-scenes advisors in the lives of youth. It is their tireless commitment and support that today's youth can truly follow their dreams.
We want to congratulate you for your dedication to youth! You rock! The August issue has tools and resources for your back-to-school educator toolbox! Welcome back for another school year - stoodis! Skoden!
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Video credit: BLL at Thrive 2022
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Join our Watch Party: Tomorrow!
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On Friday (8/5), the National Institute on Drug Abuse and We R Native will present a YouTube Premiere video at 1 PM PST, celebrating the winners of the "I Strengthen My Nation" art and service project challenges. The contest participants (14-25 years old) included members from 37 Tribal Nations, who shared their ideas about Indigenous resilience to substance misuse.
The YouTube Premiere highlights the creativity, strength and passion that Native youth have for enhancing their communities. Click here to join!
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Our friends at Native WYSE (Women, Young, Strong, Empowered making) CHOICES are looking for Native young women (16-20 years old) from urban communities across the U.S. to help test two health and career apps. Both apps were designed with and for young Native women!
If you are interested in joining their paid study to help see if they work, click here!
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The Implementation Toolbox is an easy-to-use educator portal for comprehensive adolescent health program needs. The 5 phases – Gather, Choose, Prepare, Implement and Grow – can be adopted for your local setting.
The Indigi-icons will help in planning your implementation journey with tools! It's worth bookmarking on your web browser!
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The steps and tools in the Implementation Toolbox will help walk you through important phases in the planning process with ready-to-go templates, tips, examples, and words of encouragement.
Take a look and get some planning ideas for this school year!
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Community of Practice is on August recess and will return in the new school year with a 2022-2023 schedule! Text HEALTHY to 94449 and/or like us on our HNY social media channels for updates.
For planning ideas, view previously recorded Community of Practice sessions – amazing topics, resources, handouts and best practices from Indian Country & Alaska!
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Photo: THRIVE 2022 – Movement is Medicine
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Free Back-to-School Materials |
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Ideas for Your Classroom or Community Setting |
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Want to have a new, fresh look for your classroom and local setting to engage your youth? We got your back! We have posters, post cards, handouts and more – for free download, print and pin up – at your fingertips! Create that fresh, back-to-school look for your space!
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Culturally-relevant health promotion materials below:
Find an array of social marketing campaigns on various health categories to enhance your adolescent health implementation lesson plans by observing health awareness months in your classroom. It is a great opportunity to share and observe with your youth, families and community.
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THRIVE is an annual summer conference for Native youth ages 13-19 from the Pacific Northwest Tribes and beyond. The THRIVE conference brings youth together to learn about health promotion and disease prevention with a strong focus on suicide prevention and mental health skill building. THRIVE 2022 was in-person once again since 2019. It was good medicine for all involved: youth, chaperones, educators and of course, staff! We are back!
We salute the educators, chaperones and caring adults who rallied to be at THRIVE 2022.
We also give a shout out to all who are coming together, this new school year, to raise healthy native youth! We stand with you in spirit! We thank YOU!
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
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1. Share this email with your colleagues.
2. Sign up for HNY updates by texting HEALTHY to 94449.
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