1. NATIVE YOUTH WORKERS CIRCLE

2. Mission Our mission is to grow the movement of youth workers, who lead and implement breakthroughs that strengthen native youth and families by advancing knowledge, opportunities, participation, and advocacy.

3. Vision We envision a supportive community that prioritizes native youth and creates opportunities for them to discover their identity, demonstrate pride, and lead the next seven generations

4. History

5. How we do our work  With high standards and clear expectations of our organizational roles  With support from all levels of leadership  With culturally specific approaches and practices best suited to support our young people  With shared leadership and accountability for tasks

6. What we need to do our work well  Opportunities to learn including ongoing PD and reflection  Access to knowledge and frameworks on youth development and quality OST  Understanding and knowledge of unique needs of our young people  Learning opportunities with young people  Opportunities to provide feedback on program planning and implementation to leadership  Guidance and trust from leadership  Dedicated time, space, collaborative efforts

7. How can we support the missions of our organizations/purpose of programming?  Building a supportive collaborative  Create PD opportunities for staff and community  Document what is working well and share with our organizations and the broader community  Institutionalize practices, policies, and programs that better meet the needs and interests of young people

8. Strategic Planning (2014-2015)  Fall  Member retreat: assess strengths, needs, scope of work  Winter  Youth feedback: define youth roles and partnership  Spring  Organizations feedback: roles with orgs and partners  Summer/Fall  Release plan/community gathering

9. NYWC Curriculum

10. Accomplishments  Grants: Headwaters, Tiwahe  Curriculum  GOSV  P4Y  Outreach and TA  Strategic Planning

11. Plan 2016-2018  Community Engagement  Youth Supports  Partnerships  Youth Worker Development

12. Next Steps  Creating model for culturally specific youth worker groups across city  Finalize strategic planning process to identify goals, outcomes, strategies, and opportunities  Strengthen relationships within American Indian Community and youth development field

13. Thank you!  Contact information: nywc.mpls@gmail.comnywc.mpls@gmail.com