WHO:
11-17 year old American Indian youth in MN
The group may be split up based on age, depending on the level of interest

WHAT:
The purpose of the group is to provide virtual space for American Indian youth to learn and discuss topics and situations they are facing such as:
Sexual health
Identity
Sexual orientation
Self-esteem
Relationships
Peer pressure
Body image

Youth will:
Led and help decide the topics covered.
Invite and hear cultural and subject experts guest speakers.
Learn cultural lessons and stories.
Give 5-10 minute optional informal presentation of a topic of their choice.
Learn leadership skills.


WHERE:
Group will be on Zoom; The Zoom link will be emailed a day or two before the class starts.
YOUTH MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER, SMARTPHONE OR TABLET TO PARTICIPATE.

It has been suggested we use Google Meets. We can discuss this further during out first group September 22nd. I'm open to suggestions on the platform.

WHEN:
Once a month through the 2020-2021 School Year
6:00 - 7:30 pm
September 22, 2020
October 27, 2020
November 24, 2020
December TBD
*Full commitment every month not required but encouraged.

WHY:
Give youth information to make better choices.
Provide youth a space to socialize and meet other youth.
Create a safe space for youth to ask questions.
Build leadership skills.
Share valuable cultural knowledge to build on youth's American Indian identity.

WHO:
Group will be lead by Delilah Robb. Delilah has been a Health Educator at IHB for two years. She is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. She works with community members of all ages to deliver education about wide array of topics related sexual health, relationships, and tips for parents about providing sex education to their children and answering tough questions.

Give-aways through out the program based on attendance!