American
Indian Programs
Programs for Youth
AISES
The American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) is a national,
nonprofit organization, which nurtures building of community by bridging science
and technology with traditional Native values. Through its educational programs,
AISES provides opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives to pursue
studies in science, engineering, and technology arenas.
info@aises.org
http://www.aises.org
(505) 765-1052
NCAI YOUTH COMMISSION
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Youth Commission is designed
for students who have an interest in political science, tribal government and
Native American legislative and governmental affairs.
http://www.ncai.org
(602) 795-6202
UNITED NATIONAL INDIAN TRIBAL YOUTH (UNITY)
UNITY is a national leadership organization with 211 youth councils operating
in 34 states and Canada. UNITY's mission is to foster the spiritual, mental,
physical and social development of Native youth and to help build a strong, unified
and self-reliant Native America through involvement of its youth.
http://www.unityinc.org
(405) 236-2800
WINGS OF AMERICA
Wings uses running as a catalyst to empower American Indian and Alaskan Native
youth to take pride in themselves and their cultural identity, leading to increased
self esteem, health and wellness, leadership and hope, balance and harmony.
WingsAmer@aol.com
http://world.std.com/~mkjg/Wings.html
(505) 982-6761
RUNNING STRONG FOR AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH
The mission of Running Strong for American Indian Youth® is to help American
Indian people meet their immediate survival needs – food, water and shelter – while
implementing and supporting programs designed to create opportunities for self-sufficiency
and self-esteem, particularly for tribal youth.
http://www.indianyouth.org
(703) 317-9881
THE LIFESKILLS CENTER FOR YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Throughout the program, many experiential exercises and processes are used to
help youth identify self-defeating beliefs or negative attitudes that keep them
from achieving their ultimate potential. In the processes, youth will also identify
self-empowering and positive attitudes that will inspire them in all areas of
their lives.
http://www.lifeskills-center.org
(612) 871-3883
THE NATIONAL INDIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT
The program’s purpose is to engage Native youth in challenging activities
and meaningful experiences in the community and the natural world preparing them
for healthy lives as capable, contributing members of their family, community,
tribe, and nation.
http://www.niylp.org
(505) 722-9176
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH INITIATIVE
The National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI) program is a one-week Health,
Biomedical Research, and Policy Development program
http://www.aaip.com/student/nnayi.html
aaip@aaip.com
(405) 946-7072
THE GINEW/GOLDEN EAGLES YOUTH PROGRAM
The mission of the Ginew/Golden Eagles Program is to help American Indian youth
strengthen and develop skills which will give them the knowledge to make life
choices and help them live healthy lifestyles.
http://www.maicnet.org/GoldenEagles/index.html
goldeneagles@mtn.org
(612) 879-1723
POTAWATOMI LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Potawatomi Leadership Program (PLP) is a summer internship for college-qualified
tribal youth who are entering into their senior year of high school or their
freshman year of college. The PLP was designed to address the need to develop
tribal leadership for the future and to develop within the membership at large
a more accurate perception of the tribe and its operations.
http://www.potawatomi.org/Culture/Potawatomi+Leadership+Program/default.aspx
(405) 275-3121
CHEROKEE NATION TRIBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The goal of the Youth Leadership Intern Program is to provide participants an
opportunity to become familiar with the Cherokee Nation Tribal government and
administrative functions.
CareerServices@cherokee.org
http://www.cherokee.org/Servies?CareerServicesPage.asp?ID=42
(918) 456-0671
WABANAKI PROGRAM
The Wabanaki Program is committed to the development of leadership, fostering
high self esteem, and instilling a positive cultural identity among Native youth
to assist them in realizing their rightful place in their communities and in
the world.
wabanki@ptc-me.net
http://www.afsc.org/newengland/wabankis.htm
(207) 853-2317
AKIMEL O’ODHAM/PEE-POSH YOUTH COUNCIL
The youth council is focused on empowering and training future leaders.
Greg.mendoza@gric.nsn.us
(520) 562-6136
