Each year, Dreamstarter Academy (DSA) brings together young Native leaders from across the country for a week of learning, cultural grounding, and project development. Hosted
Billy Mills implored them to “follow their dreams”, and by the end of the 2023 Dreamstarter Academy, they are better able to! The cohort of
2021 Dreamstarter Academy In early 2020, Running Strong for American Indian Youth announced our sixth class of Dreamstarters: 10 Native youth from across the country
April 22-25 we hosted the 2017 Dreamstarters and their mentors in Washington, D.C. for Dreamstarter Academy. We had a fantastic week of trainings, touring the city, and getting to
April 10-14 we hosted the 2016 Dreamstarters and their mentors in Washington, D.C. for Dreamstarter Academy. We had a fantastic week of trainings, touring the city, and
Last week Running Strong staff hosted the 2015 Dreamstarters and their mentors in Washington, DC for Dreamstarter Academy. It was an amazing week of trainings,
2025-2026 Dreamstarter Teachers Antonio Trujillo San Fidel, NM St. Joseph Mission School As principal at St. Joseph Mission School, Antonio’s Dream is to create meaningful,
Each year, 10 Native youth and their non-profit Mentor organizations are chosen to receive a grant to implement a project inspired by their dream for
The year 2023 marks a milestone in the Dreamstarter Academy program, which successfully completed its 8th year of empowering Native American youth. The Dreamstarter initiative,
Hope Gamble (Diné) of Nazlini, Arizona, was just 14 years old when she was selected as one of the youngest Running Strong for American Indian
“My wife, Patricia, and I recently returned home from the ninth annual Dreamstarter academy, where we had the incredible honor of meeting the new cohort
In honor of teacher appreciation week we want to show our love and appreciation for those who inspire and spark change. Running Strong for American
As a follower of Running Strong you likely know the story of our Dreamstarter program; inspired by Billy’s Dream, we created the Dreamstarter program to
The DreamStarter® Academy Grant Program is Running Strong’s initiative to cultivate and support the next generation of Native American leaders. Every year 10 American Indian
Jennifer John of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Is a third grade teacher at theNative American Community Academy in the Albuquerque Public Schools district serving students of
Dreamstarter Teacher Ceriss Blackwood of Ignacio, Colorado, is a 1st-3rd grade teacher at the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA), part of the Southern Ute
Dr. Mary Anna Thornton of Eagle River, Wisconsin, is a language arts and reading teacher at Lakeland Star School/Academy, a charter school that serve primarily
2021-2022 Dreamstarter Teachers Running Strong for American Indian Youth is proud to welcome the seventh cohort of Dreamstarter® Teachers who are making a difference in
Running Strong for American Indian Youth® 2020 Dreamstarter® Tia Yazzie (Navajo Nation) is realizing her dream to create a mental and behavioral health support group
Running Strong for American Indian Youth® 2020 Dreamstarters Bailey Chalfant, Northern Cheyenne) 22, and Clyson Igarashi-Marquez (Native Hawaiian) 18, are eagerly looking forward to attending
Although, for the most part, our 2020 cohort of Running Strong for American Indian Youth® Dreamstarters’ projects had to be put on hiatus for the
2019 Running Strong for American Indian Youth Dreamstarter Aukea Ka’aekuahiwi (Native Hawaiian), 17, of Kapaa, HI, is realizing his Hawaii dream project, “The Swine Project,”
Earl C. Broady, Sr., was a pioneering Black man who started out as a janitor and later in life became a judge of the Los
2019 Running Strong for American Indian Youth Dreamstarter Kevin Belin (Navajo Nation), 30, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, is realizing his dream “Hashké – Hozhó Design
Apply for a Dreamstarter Grant! How to Apply: Native youth, ages 18-30, can apply in partnership with the “Mentor Organization” of their choice, to
DREAMSTARTER®: Inspiring Native Youth to Dream Big Native Youth Leaders 0 Tribal Nations 0 People Impacted 0 Invested $ 0 + https://vimeo.com/850657570/d7339ff3a4?share=copy Running Strong for
The Best Blog H1 (Creative & Emotional Hook) 14-year-old 2019 Dreamstarter Hope Gamble’s dream, H.O.P.E. (Heroes Of Positive Endurance) began as a way to create
Since arriving back in Lawrence from the Dreamstarter Academy earlier this month, I have had a lot of time to reflect on our journey to
Running Strong for American Indian Youth® Dreamstarter Cristin Haase, DMD, MPH (Cheyenne River Sioux) has realized two of her dreams since she was awarded a $10,000
Dreamstarter 2019 Selection Process Underway Since 2015, Running Strong for American Indian Youth® has helped 40 promising Native youth realize their dreams in the areas
