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An Oregon-based program aims to help Native American teens make better decisions when it comes to sex. Organizers with the STAND program hope their weekly education sessions that incorporate culture and language will help cut rates for sexually-transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies. They are among several culturally-based programs that see a need for solid, research-based curricula to help teens get the basics about sex education.
Guests:
Michelle Singer (Navajo) – project manager for Native STAND
Dr. Stephani Craig Rushing – project director at the northwest Portland area Indian health board
Nicole Martin (Diné) – recent Fort Lewis graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Indigenous studies and a minor in gender and women’s studies
Break music: Simple Love Song (song) Anuhea (artist) For Love (album)
I work for the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, AZ. I am a Native STAND Health Educator. This is my first year teaching the Native STAND program here in SRPMIC, I have about 15 students in my afterschool program. So far my students are really enjoying the program and enjoy participating in the program….This program is amazing and can really help students to developing health relationships and make good choices.
NATIVE STAND PROJECT & PROGRAM INFO
Michelle Singer (Navajo) Native STAND Project Manager, Center for Healthy Communities, OHSU
503-418-2199
singerm@ohsu.edu
http://www.oregonprc.org/application-for-our-summer-training-program.html
For more information about the Native STAND Project/Program and to apply for our 2017 Certified Educator summer Training Program, please visit our website (www.oregonprc.org) to learn about the curriculum and to apply to be an educator as we are currently accepting applications now until March 1st, 2017 for our final training opportunity!
HEALTHY NATIVE YOUTH
Stephanie Craig-Rushing, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
503-416-3290
http://www.healthy nativeyouth.org
A one-stop-shop for educators who want to expand learning opportunities for AI/AN youth. And, We R Native: A multimedia health resources for Native youth, by Native youth. WeRNative.org
Native STAND Program at Warm Springs
Scott Kalama, Tribal Prevention Program & Native STAND Educator
http://www.nativestandwarmsprings.com
Warm Springs Native STAND Program created a website and also developed a STAND UP! YouTube video as a curriculum enhancement and program recruitment video/incentive for students and their families.