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From: "Anselmo Villanueva"

JULY 28 - 31 Portland

JULY 28 - 31, in Portland, OR; The future of our
people is resting on the shoulders of our young people. To
ensure that the youth are given a fair opportunity to lead
one day, the NATIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY with trainers
Robert Johnson (Creek), Marcus Guinn (Osage), Jillene
Joseph (Gros Ventre), is designed to provide the tools
required to be positive leaders of our communities. for
youth ages 12-17 that have demonstrated leadership
abilities through school studies, sports, community or
other activities. No drinkers, gang members or failing
students. for youth who want to make a positive difference
for their people. Objectives: To develop leadership
skills; To provide an opportunity for youth to practice
leadership skills; To challenge youth for positive change
and growth; Topics: Native Wellness model, Native
leadership styles and characteristics, Making speeches,
Culture and spirituality, Positive role modeling and
healthy lifestyles, Vision, planning and goal setting,
Communication skills and working with others.

$350 fee covers lodging and meals, training manual, breaks and
certificate; Co-sponsored by NIKE. Participants will spend
one day at the NIKE World Headquarters. Limited to 80
youth. Adult sponsor ratio: 1 chaperone per 7 youth,
Adults must register and send payment; info Jillene
Joseph, Native Wellness Institute, 503-666-7669 or
jillene@nativewellness.com or http://www.nativewellness.com

SourceNative Wellness Institute
Inputdate2003-07-14 20:08:00
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