Provides culturally-based healing from grief, loss, and Intergenerational Trauma, especially for Native men from the United States and Canada. We recognize men are victims of trauma, but may not seek treatment due to shame, fear, and stigma.
Addresses issues of Native American identity, what is means to be a Native American man and the role of fathering in Native American culture. Of particular importance is the emphasis on healing the effects of intergenerational trauma, developing skills and confidence as fathers, and defining a lifeway that is healthy and balanced emotionally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Provides a character-building framework that will enable youth (ages 13-17) to create healthy identities for themselves as young Native men. Designed to coincide with the school year and other weekly programs, plus it can extend over the summer months.
Provides a culturally appropriate 12 Step program for Native American men. Based upon Teachings of the Medicine Wheel, the Cycle of Life, and the Four Laws of Change.