YOUTH SERVICES
Sacred Leaders
Culturally relevant out-of-school time opportunities for youth
The Sacred Leaders program uses different methods (i.e. storytelling, arts, out of town/state retreats, elders, etc.) to teach youth the differences between commercial and traditional tobacco, and develop their leadership skills while becoming involved in policy education and advocacy around commercial tobacco-related issues that impact the community; learning about and doing community-based participatory research; providing tobacco related peer education to younger Golden Eagles’ youth; and providing resources and information to the community on how to quit smoking.
Youth earn stipends and other gifts for their time and service.
ELIGIBILITY
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Priority is given to American Indian youth ages 12-18. Youth who do not identify as American Indian are welcome to participate in our American Indian culturally focused programs.
SERVICES
- Group programming twice per week.
- Group mentoring.
- Leadership skills training.
- Meal provided at programming.
- Transportation to and from program as needed (limited capacity)
MEETING SCHEDULE
- Youth ages 12-18 meets on Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Overnight out of town/state trips vary. Additional consent required.
- Special events vary each year.
APPLY FOR SACRED LEADERS
SPONSORED BY
PROGRAM STAFF
Millie Hernandez
Branch Director
(612) 879-1754
mhernandez@maicnet.org
Shawna Dillon
Sacred Leaders Program Coordinator
sdillion@maicnet.org
Programs
(612) 879-1700 | contact@maicnet.org | 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
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