Statement Of Need. . An Elder Youth Program Implemented

The modern American society is best defined by its education. The “American dream” is founded on going to school, getting a good job, and becoming successful. Ironically, the actual native peoples of this country are actually the least likely to attain this dream. The largest obstacle they face is lack of proper education. The standard educational practices being used for the instruction of Native American peoples is not effective. There are many pieces to this road-block, and many solutions. This can be rectified by having more culturally aware teachers and parents, and by teaching the general population more about the Native American cultures.

Have you ever heard or read anything about the role of elders in the Native Americans tribes? probably not, because that function did not exist. In these tribes around the 18th and 19th centuries, instead of considering them a source of wisdom, they thought that people who reached a certain age were wasteful, had no rights and were not considered persons. They were considered a serious obstacle and a danger to the tribe, to have members in their third age. Most were expelled from the tribe to die. Others did not change camp, but each had his way.

Their goal is to educate Alaska native in adverse childhood experience, brain development and from organizational to policy in making changes for a community to be inform in Informed

Native Americans on the reservations are at socially and economically disadvantage compared to persons who reside in metropolitan cities. Life advancement opportunities and individual accountability for better living standards are almost non-existence in many Native American communities. The environment that is around young adolescents are very

It is no secret that the Native American and Alaska Native (NA/AN) population is one of the most overlooked and underserved communities in America. The physical health disparities that plague NA/ANs (diabetes, tuberculosis, obesity, etc) are well-documented.1 However, less data is readily available on the mental health challenges that NA/AN populations face. Recent news has highlighted the pressing need to study these issues, especially in light of the spike in suicides among youth occurring on NA/AN reservations.2 Furthermore, even less information is available with regards to NA/AN children and the mental health disparities they face, although more literature has been published in the last two decades that provide new insights into this issue.3

In 1965 the first Aging American’s Act was passed. This legislation was part of Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society reform. In passing this legislation nearly 50 years ago, the government created a new department the focused on the rights and needs of the gaining population called the United States Administration on Aging. The original legislation was complete with seven titles. The articles include Title I—the Declaration of Objectives for Older Americans; Title II—Establishment of Administration on aging; Title III—Grants for state and community programs on aging; Title IV—Activities for health and independence, and longevity; Title V—Community service senior opportunities act; Title VI—Grants

Native American youth, our future leaders. The BIE needs to be changed, and more people need

Beatty and Berdahl point out that policymakers and researchers have not paid enough attention to Abriginal seniors’ health care needs. Both authors seek to understand what health care challenges Aboriginal seniors face in Canada what policy methodologies are required to increase the wellbeing and health of Aboriginal seniors in order for them have a better quality of life and respect their culture and needs. Therefore, the authors suggest that policymakers should include four factors to take in considerations: socioeconomic situation, jurisdiction, underutilization of health services available in urban context and elder abuse.

The initiative focuses on how First Nation, Métis, and Inuit histories, cultures, and perspectives are being incorporated into many areas of the elementary and secondary curriculum. This will help both Aboriginal students and the rest of Ontario’s students. For Aboriginal students, the curriculum helps foster a sense of identity and positive self-image. For the rest of Ontario’s students the new dimension to the curriculum adds rich opportunities to explore, learn about, and appreciate Aboriginal communities and how they add to our province 's culture.

This simple exercise was the stepping off point to talk about the historical trauma Native American families have endured. Mr. Eagle effectively returned the group to the friendly atmosphere before the exercise, but we all had a better understanding of the roots of the obstacles that are prevalent in Native American communities and families. The presentation explored the shift from deficit based methods of trying to effect change with kids in crisis (instead of focusing on what is wrong with the kid, exploring what is

The objective of this study is to examine the evolution of programs and services for aging population over the last fifty years. Toward this end, this brief study will conduct a review of literature that addresses these shifts and changes in policy. The timeline of the history of the services and pogroms for the aging population in the United States is shown in the following timeline and an explanation for these develops will next follow the timeline.

These solutions and educational practices instead were adapted from sources outside the state, specifically in the states found within the “Lower 48”. However, various problems specific to the Alaska’s unique conditions and the cultures found within the state have appeared over the years despite the various solutions adopted over the years. Among the problems that have occurred those related to four specific areas arise most often. These areas of concern include misunderstandings involving the unique contexts found within Alaska, including cultural, economic and geographic variables. Along with misunderstandings that have appeared when working with Alaska Native groups and the differences found between each distinct group. Furthermore, issues involving legal rights of Alaska’s indigenous people, and the contrast between the history of education for Alaska Natives compared to American Indians have also led to the current policies and practices found within Alaska’s educational

The groups of studies used will not be limited to ones dealing with American Indian populations. Since certain studies will deal with American Indian populations and others will not, conclusions taking both into account can be made. Specifically by identifying aspects of highly successful programs with a broad population and assessing how these aspects may or may not fit when applied to an American Indian

Interest in activities varied across the age spectrum. Support across all respondents was less favorable with 26 percent supporting adult activities, 23 percent supporting family activities, and 18 percent supporting children’s activities. However, there was greater support from the younger respondents (45 and under). This subgroup yielded 40 percent support for adult activities, 53 percent support for family activities, and 47 percent support for children activities. A significant number of survey responses were from older members (46 and older) and those without children residing at home (78 percent), and this is the cause of the differential support for adult, family, and children activities across the age groups. Nevertheless, there is support among members to change the club operation and NCRCC must seize this opportunity to attract younger members and families with children.

I have assigned several roles to myself to support the growth of older youth in my county and region. I will be a mentor, a friend, a leader and motivator. I have an advantage when it comes to youth adult partnerships; my age can dismantle the intimidating authority figure some older youth may see.