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Join the Akimel O'odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council's intergenerational program in Gila River Indian Community, promoting cultural events, language preservation, and family bonding, all while honoring traditional values and teachings. Engage in educational and motivational experiences.
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Intergenerational Activities Mary Weston, Elderly Services Program Coordinator, Gila River Indian Community
Akimel O'odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council • Meet 2x monthly • 2 members elected from all seven Districts • Total of 20 members • Youth required to coordinate an elder event in their District each year (events should be educational, motivational, and cultural.) • Youth volunteer at various elder events community-wide
Traditional Values & Culture • Language • Tribal teachings • Family bonding • Sense of belonging • Spiritual growth • Role as tribal community member • Tribal ceremonies
Gila River Indian CommunityIntergenerational Activities Youth volunteered at Elder events: District 3 Elderly Department October 29, 2018 Elders Conference May 24, 2019 O’odham Veterans Pow Wow May 25, 2019 Youth Council hosted events: Cultural Gathering Youth Representative District Event April 6, 2019
Gila River Indian CommunityIntergenerational Activities O’odham Bingo Youth Representative District Event May 11, 2019 Pee-Posh Bingo Youth Representative District Event June 4, 2019 Elder/Youth Roundtable Gila River Youth Conference June 28, 2019
Gila River Indian CommunityIntergenerational Activities Elder/Youth Roundtable Gila River Youth Conference June 28, 2019 • Over 200 Youth attended for educational, motivational, and cultural experiences • Elders partnered with Youth Council Members to share history, culture, life experiences, and encouragement of community involvement
Contact Information • Michael Preston Youth Coordinator Gila River Indian Community Phone: 520-562-1866 E-mail: Michael.Preston@gric.nsn.us https://www.facebook.com/gricyouthcouncil/