We know that culture plays an important role in maintaining and improving our community’s health. Whether it’s hitting the powwow trail or pulling in canoe journey, summer is a great time to connect with your culture. We know that culture plays an important role in maintaining and improving our community’s health. Encourage youth you know to get involved in cultural activities and share their experience by entering this month’s We R Native contest.
ELIGIBILITY:
American Indian and Alaska Native youth 15-24 years old
TO APPLY:
Youth can enter online or by sharing their story on social media using #REPRESENT
Fill out online form here.
DEADLINE:
August 20th, 2016
AWARD:
Stories will be featured on weRnative.org and youth will be entered to win up to $150 (1st place), $100 (2nd place), or $75 (3rd place)!
For more information:
Go to weRnative.org to learn more and get started on your application!
Additionally, you can contact 503.416.3307 or email native@npaihb.org for more information, including answers to questions, instructions and guidelines
By submitting an entry, you grant the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) the right to use, edit, and disseminate submissions in print, online, and through other forms of media for educational, public service, or health awareness purposes. By submitting an entry, you release the NPAIHB and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above. For more information click here.
We encourage you to visit our website for a comprehensive list of available resources (scholarships, fellowships, summer programs, grant opportunities, etc.). Thank you for your continued support and interest in the Center for Native American Youth and Generation Indigenous.
Center for Native American Youth
http://www.cnay.org
cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org