Upcoming Training and Events
Traditional Indian Games Workshop
June 23-25, 2008
West Glacier, Montana
This workshop in Glacier National Park offers three days of learning ancient Plains Indians games. Native leaders can bring these skills back to their communities to preserve and enrich cultural traditions. Learn more.
Past Events
Forging a New Path: Continuing the Legacy
May 6, 2008
San Francisco, CA
A workshop for Native Clubs took place prior to the opening of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 102nd National Conference in San Francisco, CA. Club professionals, board members and tribal council representatives met to discuss creating new Clubs, sustaining existing Clubs, and enhancing Club programming for Native American communities. Presentations focused on funding and program opportunities, board development, and reporting basics. Find out more.
ONAP Community Youth Organization Implementation Training:
How to Start a Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country
May 28-29, 2008
Seattle, Washington
A Community Youth Organization Implementation training was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Seattle, WA. Community representatives, tribal leaders, Boys & Girls Club staff, and TDHEs attended. Training on the process of starting a local Boys & Girls Club was offered. Other youth organizations invited to share information include: Boys Scouts, Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, UNITY, and the National Indian Youth Leadership Project.
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ONAP Community Youth Organization Implementation Training:
How to Start a Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country
January 23-24, 2008
Catoosa, Oklahoma
A Community Youth Organization Implementation training was attended by community representatives, tribal leaders, and TDHEs who are interested in, or are in the process of, starting a local Boys & Girls Club. Other youth organizations invited to share information included: Boys Scouts, Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, UNITY, and the National Indian Youth Leadership Project. Click here to learn more.
Seminole Tribe of Florida Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Fourth Native American Summit
The 2007 Native American Summit, held in Hollywood, Florida was a resounding success, bringing together 200 individuals from over 50 Tribal communities. Held February 13-15 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the event marked the first time the Summit was held on Native American lands. The conference began with a Grand Entry of Nations and included speakers such as Roxanne Spillett, Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Leo Nolan, Indian Health Service; Eugenia Tyner-Dawson, U.S. Department of Justice, and President Joe Shirley, Jr. of the Navajo Nation. Read More.
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