Ninijanisag (Our Children) Youth Program - Ain Dah Yung Center

1089 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104

American Indian youth ages 8 - 17 residing in Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
Application/registration form
After school on weekdays, summer, and some weekend activities

Ojibwe, Lakota, Dakota

Call to speak with one of the Ninijanisag/Prevention Staff

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

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

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