ECFC & NAP Indigenous Early Childhood Workgroup Session: Native Youth Grantmakers

Native Youth Grantmakers is designed for Indigenous youth aged 18-24 who are connected to their community (urban, rural, or reservation) and want to grow their leadership skills, advocate for Native youth and youth programs, and learn more about the philanthropic sector.  A year-long course is both in-person and virtual and embraces Indigenous values that can help create conditions for all communities to thrive. As Native people, we are the first philanthropists.

The Native Youth Grantmakers program focuses on:

• Increasing knowledge of philanthropy
• Strengthening leadership and advocacy skills
• Developing and coordinating effective grantmaking strategies
• Encouraging dialogue between Native youth and Mentors to learn from one another
• Creating a space to develop meaningful relationships in philanthropy and community

Watch a preview of the Native Youth Grantmakers Program (1min 18secs).

Speakers:

• Danielle Frank (Hupa and Yurok), Native Youth Coordinator
• Vernon Miller (Omaha), Program Manager – Indigenous Leadership Initiatives
• Ruby King (Karuk and Yurok Tribes of Northern California), Native youth leader

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