Programming With Tribal Youth

Tabatha Harris

Goals and ObjectivesTribal Youth PartnershipsProgramming Impact

Game Plan

Each of your programs, have a goal or an objective that you are working towards.

The goal or objective is to reduce, increase or educate.

Example A: Implement a plan that helps reduce DUI(s).

Example B. Increase the use of seat belt usage.

Example C. Educate individuals on child passenger safety.

Goals & Objectives

Reflect your scope of work, it can be viewed as your “inputs and outputs.”

Inputs- The work you do and the partnerships you create.

The programming and activities you conduct under your program(s.)

Outputs- The visibility of your work. The programming you do also helps you create a base-line testing system. That can provide data, that reflects your progress.

Goals & Objectives

Why get the Tribal Youth involved????◦ Because Tribal Youth are the future of our

tribes/communities, and their input is very valuable.

Generation Help “Tribal Youth” have unique ideas, and think out side

of the box. They utilize technology and social media 10x more.

Creating a partnership with “Tribal Youth” helps you deliver your goal/objective at a faster pace. A partnership also gives the “Tribal Youth” a leadership role in their communities.

Tribal Youth Involvement

When creating partnerships, seek out the programs that work with tribal youth; tribal youth programs, JOM, Title VII, educational/afterschool programs, behavioral health programs, and etc.

These programs will also provide you with youth who can serve as leaders.

Partnerships Split the team work!

Intervention and prevention, these are two key points our program(s) operate on.

Be able to use these two key points in a approachable format. Thus, is where “Tribal Youth” can help develop a “game plan.”

Create events/projects that can relate the message clear, but also give an impact.

When creating events/projects, remember you are working with youth. It should provide a positive outlook and fun environment.

Programming

Inter-Tribal Youth Camp Native American Youth Substance Abuse

Prevention Conference Youth Summit Family Health & Safety Day Bike Rodeo Bully Pop Click It or Ticket! #x (Distracted Driving)

Examples of Programming

The focus of this activity was to highlight several topics that affect youth/teens, this camp was an over-night activity. (Camp theme: YOLO Make It Count!)

Invited youth from Kaw, Tonkawa, and Ponca Tribes. (8th -12th grades) The attendees participated in 5 workshops, these workshops

highlighted; teen dating/teen violence emergency lock-down motor vehicle safety higher education suicide/bully prevention The camp attendees played a game of capture the flag, had a swim

session at the lake and camp pool, and played a couple of ice breaker games.

Output- Camp attendees asked to extend the camp next year, and gave feed back about the camp.

Inter-Tribal Youth Camp

Invited local middle schools, high schools, and tribal youth programs. (Grades 7th – 12th)

Conference consisted of 3 interactive activities. Wheel of Misfortune, Side Ways and Clever Ball.

Victim Impact Panel PSA Contest & Group PSA Cultural Activity (Social Stickball Game)

Native American Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Conference

This activity was created to educate families about bicycle safety.

Kaw Nation Injury Prevention Program provided bicycle helmets and educational brochures for the event.

T-shirts, snacks, and door prizes were provided for attendees. (incentives) The Tonkawa Ft. Oakland Tribal Police Dept.

created an obstacle course for the kids, and gave a presentation about bicycle safety.

Bike Rodeo

Each programming project can serve as a base-line testing activity. (measurable tool)

Surveys can be conducted to evaluate the impact of the project or the knowledge of the attendee.

Your projects should be able to produce verbal or visual impact.

The impact should educate the youth, but also plant a seed to learn more or get involved.

Impact!!!

Email tabatha.harris@okstate.edu for games listed (Wheel of Misfortune, Side Ways, or Clever Ball.)

Thank You!! Have a Safe Day!!

Questions??????