Ninijanisag (Our Children) Youth Program - Ain Dah Yung Center
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.
Categories
Last assured
02/26/2024
Physical Address
1089 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Hours
After school on weekdays, summer and some weekend activities
Voice
Fax
(651)224-5136
Website
Application process
Call to speak with one of the Ninijanisag/Prevention Staff
Required documents
Application/registration form
Eligibility
American Indian youth ages 8 - 17 residing in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties
Languages
Lakota
Dakota
Ojibwe
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Chisago County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Isanti County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN
Agency info
Ain Dah Yung Center
Provides a healing place within the community for American Indian youth and families to thrive in safety and wholeness