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