To all the educators and caring adults who engage Native youth during the academic school year – Congratulations! You did it! – another school year completed! It's time to enjoy your summer recess!
In late June, Healthy Native Youth was a supportive partner of the annual THRIVE youth conference in Portland, Oregon. It was a transformative week for all who attended.
Watch this 1-min video capturing the excitement of THRIVE!
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The July monthly newsletter spotlights new resources in the Healthy Native Youth website and new social marketing campaigns for community action!
Enjoy this month’s issue and take good care – you deserve it!
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HNY Implementation Toolbox |
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Creating Holistic and Inclusive Programs
The Implementation Toolbox Big Picture
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The Implementation Toolbox provides a roadmap to create a sustainable and culturally relevant adolescent health education program for Native youth, parents and communities. The Big Picture includes five phases – Gather, Choose, Prepare, Implement, and Grow – with ready-to-go templates, tips, examples, and words of encouragement.
To read a recent article about the Toolbox: Healthy Native Youth Implementation Toolbox Helps Tribal Educators Implement Effective Adolescent Health Programs - click here.
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Stories From The Field
Videos to Inspire Adolescent Health Program Planning
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Healthy Native Youth has two new YouTube playlists to inspire community action to plan an adolescent health program!
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The Washington Youth Sexual Health Project (WYSH) project at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board worked with tribal partners in Washington State to share insights and lessons learned while strategically working to uplift and center Native youth in sexual health services. The WYSH Project Playlist shares best practices and lessons learned from each of the partners.
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Curriculum Spotlight
Healing of the Canoe
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Summer in the Pacific Northwest is a time for Canoe Journey. It is a special cultural experience for youth, families and community.
Healing of the Canoe is a free curriculum for Native high school students focused on suicide and substance abuse prevention. It was designed to be adapted by Native communities using community-specific traditions to strengthen youths’ connection to their communities and cultures, while strengthening their hope and optimism.
The curriculum uses the Pacific Northwest Canoe Journey as a metaphor, providing skills needed to navigate life’s journey without being pulled off course by alcohol or drugs – with culture as a compass and anchor.
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Curriculum and Text Message Campaign
Text BRAVE to 94449
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BRAVE is a text message intervention designed for Native teens and young adults developed and administered by THRIVE, the suicide prevention project at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board.
BRAVE follows the story of three friends – Alex, Chris and Benny – over 7 video episodes, as they experience and overcome common life challenges, like intimate partner violence, alcohol misuse, and suicidality. Participants reported improvements in resilience, coping skills, and better self-esteem.
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The Healthy Native Youth Curriculum page includes the free BRAVE curriculum, including a facilitator's guide, lesson plans, recruitment materials and evaluation references.
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Community of Practice is on Summer Vacation
Planning for Year 6
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The Healthy Native Youth Community of Practice is on summer recess and will return in September with a new line-up of topics. In case you miss us, check out the Community of Practice recorded sessions for inspiration!
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Summer Time: Tech Recommendations
Setting Healthy Boundaries
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The summer break is a terrific opportunity for all to take a break from “screen time” and re-set our family agreements. Here are two resources to help set healthy boundaries for youth and families.
Idea: print it out and review it as a family, then post on the fridge.
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Stop Syphilis Campaign
Social Media Toolkit
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Syphilis is on the rise nationwide, and Indian Country is deeply impacted. With the highest primary and secondary syphilis rates and an 800% uptick in congenital syphilis cases among American Indian and Alaska Native people, it is vital that we act now. Together we can stop syphilis!
To create awareness and encourage people to get tested and treated, the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board created a national campaign to stop syphilis: www.stopsyphilis.org.
The campaign offers:
- Colorful handouts, posters, and other print materials
- Eye-catching posts to share on social media
- Short educational videos
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Native Boost: Strengthening Vaccine Confidence
Parent’s Guide to Children’s Vaccines
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Native Boost works to increase vaccine confidence across Indian Country through communication, education, and outreach.
Native Boost offers:
- Vaccine confidence training for providers and clinic staff
- Early childhood education staff training on vaccines and vaccine confidence
- Peer support vaccine confidence training
- Educational materials
- Social media materials and videos
- Ongoing support
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