We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Native Youth School and Community Wellness Conference on September 22-24, 2026. This year’s theme is supporting native boys and young men of color.
Join tribal leaders, mental health professionals, educators, advocates, families, and youth for a conference focused on advancing mental health and wellness among Native American youth, with special attention to Native young men and boys. Through culturally grounded dialogue, shared experiences, and evidence-informed practices, participants will explore strategies to strengthen self-determination, cultivate positive cultural identity, support emotional well-being, and promote healing. Together, we will build on the strengths of Native communities to create pathways toward healthier futures for the next generation.
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Topics include:
- Native Boys And Young Men Mentorship
- Student Wellness And Trauma-Informed Education
- Rethinking American Indian Mental Health
- Working With Tribal Fathers Who Are Justice Involved
- The Boy Genius Method- How To Reach Teach And Develop Teenage Boys
- Native Youth Voice Panel
Agenda:
- September 22, 2026
- Time: 9am – 4pm PST
- Location: Virtual or in-person (Tish-Non Community Center, 266 Keisner Road, Loleta, CA)
- September 23, 2026
- Time: 9am – 3:15pm PST
- Location: Virtual only
- September 24, 2026
- Time: 9am – 2:30pm PST
- Location: Virtual only
This conference is hosted by Two Feathers and the Standford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing.
