national indian youth leadership project mcclellan hall, founder
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National Indian Youth Leadership ProjectMcClellan Hall, Founder
The Project Venture Model Service Learning is critical element of the
PV approach, in combination with outdoor adventure and strategic group development
Evidence-based program Recognized by CSAP, NREPP, OJJDP Replicated in 23 states and Canada Recognized by First Nations Behavioral
Health Ass’n. as Exemplary Program for Children of Color and as Best Practice for AI/AN and Pacific Island Indigenous Youth
Service Learning
A methodology that links learning with various forms of service, through thoughtfully designed projects that meet the needs of the community. Learning can be connected to academic content areas or, can connect to cultural, language or other community-determined outcomes.
Service Learning Criteria
Youth led Not be seen/used as punishment Focused on meaningful projects Projects based on priorities of youth Projects contain learning outcomes
and are culturally appropriate Projects contain opportunity for
reflection Groups adopt Full Value Commitment
as guideline for group interaction
Support Needed
Key people identified as support group for re-entry of the young person
Staff development for support group Understanding of Full Value Commitment
and Positive Youth Development approaches
Staff development for detention facility staff
Promote and reinforce trust, positive behaviors and attitudes
Service Learning Cycle
Service Learning Outcomes (re)Connecting youth with the natural
world (re)Connecting youth tribal community,
language and culture Youth make a contribution to the
community Youth connect with elders, tribal programs
and people who are doing positive work Develop 21st Century skills, explore careers Rites of passage/metaphors
Green Projects
Community Scan: what kinds of “Green” opportunities are there?
Environmentally focused projects Building projects (ie strawbale
houses) Stream/Habitat Restoration Bison Projects Solar/wind projects Range Management
Service Learning and Green Options
Collaborations with agencies: Jane Goodall Institute, Wilderness Alliance, Sierra Club, tribal agencies
Collaboration with Fish & Game Dept.
Work with elders to build sweat lodges and assist with ceremonies
Oral History possibilities Surveying, mapping sacred sites
Ideas for Green Projects
Green Roofs Weatherization Organic farms/gardens Straw Bale building Community Gardens Murals Recycling Cisterns for gardens
Skills youth can take with them Communication skills, inter/intra-personal Language (Journaling) Cooperation, teamwork, interdependence Problem solving Decision making Listening Being present Respect
Full Value Commitment
Set of Guidelines for how we interact within the project.
Be Here (Present) Be Safe Speak Your Truth Set Goals Let Go and Move On
Traditional Arts as service learning
TANAY Model
Therapeutic Adventure for Native American Youth
Staff Development is critical Elements of Positive Youth
Development integrated with service and green projects
Integrate brain development research on Adverse Childhood Experiences
Training and staff development Strategic group building and support Based on respect for youth Positive interaction/communication Being present Youth seen as resources, potential
leaders Goal setting (youth and adult staff) Dealing with being uncomfortable
with process
Feedback Model
Clear and specific, includes positive Check in to see if it was clear Check other’s perceptions Solicited, not imposed Avoids emotion-laden words Appropriate timing, deals with issues
people can do something about Allows person to choose
solutions/behaviors