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The Native Youth Sexual Health Network
 Mission/Vision
The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is a North-America wide organization working on issues of healthy sexuality, cultural competency, youth empowerment, reproductive justice, and sex positivity by and for Native youth.
The reclamation and revitalization of traditional...
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The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is a North-America wide organization working on issues of healthy sexuality, cultural competency, youth empowerment, reproductive justice, and sex positivity by and for Native youth.
The reclamation and revitalization of traditional knowledge about people's fundamental human rights over their bodies and spaces, intersected with present-day realities is fundamental to our work.
We work within the full spectrum of reproductive and sexual health for Indigenous peoples.
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What does the organization do?
NYSHN works with Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada to advocate for and build strong, comprehensive, and culturally competent sexuality education programs in their own communities.
1. We are a peer-based network of individuals, families, communities,...
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NYSHN works with Indigenous communities across the United States and Canada to advocate for and build strong, comprehensive, and culturally competent sexuality education programs in their own communities.
1. We are a peer-based network of individuals, families, communities, and Aboriginal society at large
2. Training, advocacy, program creation and direct youth and community engagement are our core duties
3. Curriculum and resource development are ongoing
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Opportunities for Youth
Direct opportunities for youth include:
-Becoming a community-based educator
-Acting as a peer mentor
-Training as a workshop facilitator
-Being involved with community based health research and health promotion
NYSHN also works directly with...
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Direct opportunities for youth include:
-Becoming a community-based educator
-Acting as a peer mentor
-Training as a workshop facilitator
-Being involved with community based health research and health promotion
NYSHN also works directly with service providers, organizations, agencies, adults, and Elders and allied communities. Get in touch with us!
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Details
Categories
Health
Education
Culture
Organization Status
Not-For-Profit (NFP)
Global Reach
Yes
Youth Led
Yes
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