Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Time
Join NIHB and speakers from the United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) and We R Native for a discussion on how youth can help prevention SARS-Co-2 infection, the virus that causes COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of youth and young adults with the disruption of schools and sports and having to adapt to a new way of living and interacting with family and friends. In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases among youth and young adults and the role young people can play in community outreach and mitigating risk during this crisis. This webinar will explore resources and strategies on how to engage youth in prevention activities.
Presenters:
Tommy Ghost Dog Jr– Project Coordinator, We R Native
We R Native is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. We strive to promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large.
LorenAshley Buford– Program Manager, United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY)
UNITY’s Mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth, and to help build a strong, unified, and self-reliant Native America through greater youth involvement.
**Submit questions in advance to Moones Akbaran at makbaran@nihb.org.