Brian engaged Native youth and elders in Cherokee County with Tsalagi Gawonihisdi (the Cherokee language) and traditional ecological knowledge by incorporating Tsalagi Gawonihisdi into public spaces such as grocery stores and gardens.
By creating community dance classes on Pine Ridge, Brian created a space for children to learn and explore dance, music, and art.
Caitlin increased educational opportunities for students at the St. Francis Indian School through the creation of an after-school program dedicated to computer science education, fostering excitement and interest among Native youth in technology.
Hokani educated the North Kohala community about the construction of a traditional three-man Hawaiian canoe, conducting workshops exploring the history, building and best practices for caring for a canoe.
Dubbed the “Native American tooth-fairy,” Kristina provided oral health education to Native children in North Carolina and Oklahoma, visiting nearly twenty schools and after school programs to teach children how to properly care for their teeth.
Riel created lasting relationships between teachers and Native youth through the construction of a tipi, which is used as a mobile storytelling site by indigenous storytellers, elders, and historians.
Roo’s dream was to create the first ever Catawba language learning application, utilizing engaging, multi-sensory games to teach the Catawba language to members of his community.
Sara created a Hupa Language Immersion Camp to revitalize the Na:tinixwe mixine:whe language. The camp aimed to cultivate new Hupa language speakers by introducing children to the language through cultural activities and games.
Shayleena taught the Wailaki language through social media, utilizing multiple platforms to engage the greater Wailaki community.
Through the Ts’Denoni Youth Program, Stephan established an after-school mentorship program for Native youth designed to build meaningful relationships, encourage positive behavior, and foster Native leadership.