Panel Description: Alaska is home to 229 of the 574 federally recognized Tribes in the United States, and has a diversity of cultures, languages, and histories, as well as unique challenges. This panel will include Alaska Native programs from a variety of regions who can speak to Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) priorities and Alaska-Native specific considerations in advancing health and wellness for Alaska Native youth and communities.
Panelists:
- Anthony Gastelum, Tribal Youth Program Coordinator, Organized Village of Kake, AK
- Miguel Contreras, Tribal Youth Program Coordinator, Hoonah Indian Association, AK
- Patricia Young, Tetlin Grant Manager, Native Village of Tetlin, AK
- Maggie Miller, Tribal Youth Program Coordinator, Kawerak, AK
Moderators:
- Iva Karoly-Lister, Wellness Coordinator, Resource Basket
- Geroma Void, Program Manager, Youth Justice and System Innovation, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Media Type: Presentation
Issue Area: Community Development Community Engagement Juvenile Justice Strategic Planning
Resource Files:
Resource Date of Presentation:
December 14, 2022
