We Believe In YOU(th)!

Aboriginal Outfitters was founded on the belief that inspiring, nurturing, and uplifting young minds is the key to a healthy, thriving community.

We see you. We believe in you. We support you.

Pathfinders

Indigenous Skills Mentorship

We hope to empower Indigenous youth by connecting them with skilled mentors who can guide them in traditional practices, life skills, and cultural knowledge, fostering a strong sense of identity and community.

Skills Menu

Youth can choose from, including but not limited to:

Fishing and hunting techniques
Horsemanship
Traditional sewing and beadwork
Indigenous cooking and food preservation
Storytelling and oral history
Language lessons
Drum-making and other traditional crafts
Medicinal plant identification and use
Traditional games and sports
Environmental stewardship practices

This program will offer a unique, culturally-rich mentorship experience for Indigenous youth, allowing them to choose their own learning paths while connecting with knowledgeable mentors from their community.

Champions of Change

Youth Advocacy Summit

Our Indigenous Youth Advocacy Program is nurturing a new generation of change-makers, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and passion to create a brighter future. These young champions are committed to advocating for policy change, land stewardship, and important causes like Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) initiatives.

The Indigenous Youth Advocacy Summit (IYAS), is a dynamic gathering of youth and allies committed to driving positive change in our communities. This transformative event will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration needed to become Champions of Change in North Central Washington.

Sample Agenda:

Day 1: Embracing Our Role as Champions of Change & Storytellers

Workshops: Building Advocacy Foundations

Storytelling for Connection: Sharing Generational Narratives
- Land Mapping and Identifying Areas and Personal History
Networking and Indigenous Food Showcase
Policy Change for Native Youth: Strategies for Effective Advocacy
- Understanding Land Stewardship: Our Cultural Responsibility
Storytelling as a Source of Healing: Exploring Creation Stories
- Elder Panel & Storytelling Circle - Analyzing how to Bridge Generational Gaps

Day 2: Community Collaboration and Empowerment | Network Building

Panel Discussion - Nurturing Youth Leadership and Building Alliances

Workshops: Empowerment and Skill-Building

Community Collaborations: Strengthening Partnerships for Change
- Native Nonprofit Alliance; Youth Stewardship Network
Open Mic Session - Amplifying Indigenous Youth Voices
MMIW Initiatives: Grassroots Actions and Awareness Campaigns
Land Stewardship in Practice: Sustainable Initiatives and Restoration Projects

Evening Event:*

Art Showcase and Networking - Expressing Advocacy Through Art

Day 3: Charting Paths Forward | Vision and Mentorship

Mentorship and Leadership: Guiding the Next Generation of Advocates

Workshops: Strategies and Implementation

Developing Advocacy Campaigns: From Concept to Action
Group Reflection - Defining Our Collective Path
Justice through Education: Youth Initiatives; Decolonizing Education
MMIW Initiatives: Amplifying Voices and Demanding Action
Land Stewardship in Policy: From Advocacy to Action

Day 4: Honoring the Past & Fight For The Future | Immersive Healing Culture Camp

Conservation Techniques: Practical Skills for Ecological Restoration
Nature as a Source of Healing: Exploring Traditional Indigenous Medicine
- Hands-on Processing of Deer
- Constructing a Sweathouse and Place of Healing
- Sustainable Community Gardens

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