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NATIVE YOUTH WORKERS CIRCLE
Mission
Our mission is to grow the movement of youth workers, who lead and implement breakthroughs that strengthen native youth and families by advancing knowledge, opportunities, participation, and advocacy.
Vision
We envision a supportive community that prioritizes native youth and creates opportunities for them to discover their identity, demonstrate pride, and lead the next seven generations
History
How we do our work
With high standards and clear expectations of our organizational roles
With support from all levels of leadership With culturally specific approaches and
practices best suited to support our young people
With shared leadership and accountability for tasks
What we need to do our work well Opportunities to learn including ongoing PD
and reflection Access to knowledge and frameworks on youth
development and quality OST Understanding and knowledge of unique needs of
our young people Learning opportunities with young people
Opportunities to provide feedback on program planning and implementation to leadership
Guidance and trust from leadership Dedicated time, space, collaborative efforts
How can we support the missions of our organizations/purpose of programming? Building a supportive collaborative Create PD opportunities for staff and
community Document what is working well and
share with our organizations and the broader community
Institutionalize practices, policies, and programs that better meet the needs and interests of young people
Strategic Planning (2014-2015) Fall
Member retreat: assess strengths, needs, scope of work
Winter Youth feedback: define youth roles and
partnership Spring
Organizations feedback: roles with orgs and partners
Summer/Fall Release plan/community gathering
NYWC Curriculum
Accomplishments
Grants: Headwaters, Tiwahe
Curriculum GOSV P4Y Outreach and TA Strategic Planning
Plan 2016-2018
Community Engagement
Youth Supports Partnerships Youth Worker
Development
Next Steps
Creating model for culturally specific youth worker groups across city
Finalize strategic planning process to identify goals, outcomes, strategies, and opportunities
Strengthen relationships within American Indian Community and youth development field
