Tribal Youth Conference
July 27, 2011
One hundred and seventy five young men and women from nearly 50 tribal communities across the country have convened in Santa Fe, N.M. at the week-long 2011 National Intertribal Youth Summit, a youth leadership conference for tribal youth participants to meet other American Indian and Alaska Native youth through special sessions targeting leadership development and critical youth issues such as healthy relationships and lifestyles, education, substance and alcohol abuse, cultural preservation, community development and protecting the environment. The summit features administration officials from the White House and the Departments of Justice, Interior, Health and Human Services and Education, and it coincides with the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) into law.
Press Release: Federal Agencies Teach Leadership Skills, Hear from Students at 2011 Intertribal Youth Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Website: Justice.gov/tribal
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Youth listen to a presentation during an anti-bullying workshop at the 2011 Intertribal Youth Summit held in Santa Fe, N.M.Photo credit: Department of Justice -
Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli talks with tribal youth during a town hall session at the 2011 Intertribal Youth Summit.Photo credit: Department of Justice -
Tribal youth participate in a town hall session with Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli. During the town hall they were able to ask questions and share their concerns with the department.Photo credit: Department of Justice -
The summit featured a "Let's Move!" program. "Let’s Move!" is a comprehensive initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Here summit attendees learn to golf at San Filipe Pueblo.Photo credit: Department of Justice -
"I Care. That's My People" – This group shot of all of the youth attending the summit and was the part of a Public Service Announcement recorded during the event.Photo credit: Department of Justice -
During the summit, tribal youth attendees were able to network with each other and share strategies for success.Photo credit: Department of Justice
