Session Description: This session explores the impacts of climate change on community health and well-being. Youth presenters will speak on how changes in the climate impact the options available to youth in Native communities, the resultant impacts on community health, and how community health impacts juvenile delinquency. The presenters will share the options available to youth in Native communities to strengthen advocacy and leadership skills in developing pro-active solutions to reverse climate change and how youth service providers can support youth efforts in these areas.
Presenters:
- Shace Duncan, Youth Ambassador, Tribal Youth Resource Center, Founder and Vice President of 7 Ravens non-profit
- Kaitlin Martinez, Youth Ambassador Mentor, Tribal Youth Resource Center
- Sam Schimmel, Youth Ambassador, Tribal Youth Resource Center (Virtual Presenter)
- Isabella Fridia, Youth Ambassador, Tribal Youth Resource Center
Moderator:
- Laura Smith, Program Coordinator, Tribal Youth Resource Center
Media Type: Presentation
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Resource Date of Presentation:
December 14, 2022
