Strength in Numbers: A Celebration of Indigenous Youth Resilience
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When
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 13, 2024
Where
The youth summit highlights voices of American Indian youth with disabilities and focuses on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture and heritage that can help you address today's challenges.
Presented By
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Jim E. Warne, Jr. Tribal Youth Leadership Award
The Jim E. Warne American Indian Youth Leadership Award will also be announced during the summit. The award is given to American Indian youth who demonstrate leadership qualities and personal strengths that help them overcome adversity in their community. If you know someone in your community who show the qualities of this award, we encourage you to nominate this individual here by March 25, 2024.
Jim E. Warne, Jr. is a member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation. He is president of Warrior Society Development, LLC and consults for various government agencies, organizations and Tribal Nations. He is currently a consultant for the UArizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and is an impassioned motivational speaker and Native advocate.
Contacts
Kimberly Yellow Robe