Ninijanisag (Our Children) Youth Program - Ain Dah Yung Center
1089 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Ojibwe, Lakota, Dakota
Call to speak with one of the Ninijanisag/Prevention Staff
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Description
A program working to ground youth in Native culture to reduce chemical and tobacco abuse, teen dating violence, gang relations, sex trafficking, and other self-compromising behaviors among at-risk youth. Through opportunities for community involvement, leadership development, culturally specific health education, and cultural enrichment activities, the program develops interpersonal competencies and strengthens the skills young people need to become community leaders and mentors for other youth.
Providing organization
Ain Dah Yung Center
Provides a healing place within the community for American Indian youth and families to thrive in safety and wholeness
