Conference Info
Who – American Indian and Alaska Native youth 13-19 years old.
What – Four interactive workshop tracks
Where – PSU Native American Student and Community Center (map below)
When – June 23-27, 2025
Why – Participants Will:
- Build protective factors through creative self-expression using traditional learning strategies
- Connect with other Native youth and mentors
- Learn about healthy behaviors and develop healthy coping mechanisms
- Embrace their cultural pride and enhance resiliency
This conference is hosted by the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB).
Workshops
When registering please be sure youth rank their preference for workshops.
This will allow them to be placed in a workshop they will enjoy. Please note that once selected, youth will likely not be able to change workshop choice due to capacity levels in each group so please do not choose for the youth. We will try to ensure each youth participates in the workshop of their choice.
- Wellness Workshop (vision boards and crafting)
- Beats Lyrics Leaders (songwriting and production)
- Medicine & Movement (physical fitness and traditional medicine)
- Keep Tobacco Sacred (photo voice and social change. *By invitation only)
Lunches, healthy snacks, and activities are included with the free registration. Travel costs and breakfast and dinner meals will need to be covered by the Tribe, chaperones, or families, if this creates a hardship please reach out to our staff at THRIVE@npaihb.org for possible travel assistance.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS FREE
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUTH ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CHAPERONE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.
This conference is for:
- AI/AN youth ages 13-19 years old
- 1 chaperone for every 4 youth attending (one group per Tribe)
Each chaperone can have up to 4 youth under their name. Please make sure you fill out the Youth and Chaperone Registration forms by following the links below.
Location & Contact