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6th Annual THRIVE Conference

The THRIVE suicide prevention project at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board  is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 6th Annual THRIVE Conference to be held in Portland, Oregon from June 27- July 1, 2016.

This conference is for AI/AN youth 13-19 years of age. This conference will focus on building protective factors and increase skills and self-esteem, connect with other young Natives, learn about healthy behaviors (suicide prevention, healthy relationships, etc.) and how to strengthen their nation through culture, prevention, connections, and empowerment!

Registration is FREE and is available at, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/THRIVEconference2016 . A limit of 4 youth and 2 chaperons per tribe can register. Deadline for registration is July 17, or when we reach 65 registrants.

The conference agenda, lodging, and required documents for attendance are available on the conference website at, http://www.npaihb.org/epicenter/project/thrive  

The workshops available this year are:

  • Beats Lyrics Leaders - Explore your way through cultures and heritage with music! BLL offers a hands-on approach to learning as they teach each participant, young and old, the ins-and-outs of beat making, lyric/song writing, and recording.
  • Digital Storytelling - This workshop includes: writing and revising a script; learning to use audio, video, and photo editing software; recording a voiceover; selecting photos and music; and putting all the elements together to complete the story and others in the future too. Please bring a laptop.
  • Science of Health Lifestyles - application required. Come check out different health and science careers at Oregon Health and Science University! You will meet Native professionals working in health, science, medicine, and research. You will visit the primate center and "do" surgery on a mannequin in the simulation center! You will also get to experience a medical and college campus throughout the week.
  • We R Native Youth Ambassadors - application required. Do you have the desire to create positive change in your community? Do you have creative ideas that you would like to share with your fellow Native youth? If yes, join the WRN team as a Youth Ambassador! You will get leadership training that will empower you to make a positive difference in your community.
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