July 20th, 2026
1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT 10 AM PT | 9 AM AKT
Many Tribal nations have long-held cultural values of the importance of youth voice in community, leadership, and strategy. Nurturing cultural connections within Tribal communities is the heart of prevention and there is a growing body of research that cultural practices serve as protective factors linking to improved positive and social outcomes for Native youth. This session is designed to center Native youth voice, leadership, and experience as it relates to prevention in Tribal child welfare programming, improving service delivery, and engaging Native youth in the process.