The Sacred Leaders program uses different methods, including storytelling, arts, retreats, cultural education, and activities with Elders to help youth develop leadership skills and become advocates for commercial tobacco prevention in the community. Sign up is required to participant, but programming is offered at no cost to families. Youth earn stipends and other gifts for their time and service.

Youth participating in the Sacred Leaders program learn language and technology skills through the Culture Language Arts Network Technology Assisted Language Keepers program (CLAN TALK). Youth have access to state-of-the-art technology through the Best Buy Teen Tech Center and skilled instructors. Participants create videos, podcasts, and other art that incorporates the Dakota and Ojibwe languages.