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Welcome to the Tribal Youth Resource Center
We are committed to working with you to change the narrative for Native youth.
Funded by The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Tribal Youth Resource Center supports tribal efforts to improve juvenile justice systems for American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) youth.
Ways to help my tribe
Are you looking for ways to improve the youth-serving systems in your tribal community but not sure where to start? Are you seeking help with resources to reduce youth recidivism and victimization? We are here to help. View our list of common scenarios that may help you figure out where to start.
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See examples of programs
We offer training and technical assistance that can help your tribal community develop capacity while implementing culturally based prevention and intervention approaches. We also support communities as they strategically plan for the expansion or enhancement of their existing tribal court systems to better support tribal youth. Learn more about the primary ways we can support you.
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Apply for funding
Learn about the many funding opportunities available to your tribe through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation and through other private organizations.
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Go further
Have you previously been funded by OJJDP and are continuing to develop your youth serving initiatives? Learn how you can build on your current efforts and expand and grow successful programs further.
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Grantee Celebration: Forest County Potawatomi Community Birchbark Canoe Launch
Forest County Potawatomi Community, an OJJDP Tribal Youth Program, hosted a Birchbark Canoe Launch! From their community page, “Migwetth to all who came out to the Birchbark Canoe Launch! It was an amazing sight to see 7 birchbark canoes on the water, celebrating tradition and community. Your support and presence made the day truly unforgettable.” We celebrate the Forest County Potawatomi Community for putting together this beautiful event!
The vision of the Potawatomi youth cultural program is to ‘Create a harmonious, inclusive community for our youth and their families that strengthens and preserves our cultural identity for the next seven generations. Our work is guided by Potawatomi values and the seven grandfathers’ teachings.’ Planned cultural programming activities include Regalia Making, Powwow Club, Sacred Pouch Making, Fall Hide Tanning, Fall Hunting Camp, Drum Making Class, Snow Snake Tournament & Winter Games Camp, and Rabbit Snaring.
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Youth spread awareness through digital arts and media
While the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be overstated- many communities realized new opportunities amidst community lockdowns and program closures. Learn more about the campaign
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI
Coming From A Place of Love
Growing up I remember my late grandfather, my babysitter and my little brother’s father speaking O’odham (my language), listening to their conversations was something I’ll never forget, I felt connected and whole. I always would ask them questions and asked them how to say things but never really got lessons or had them talk to me in O’odham. Read More...
