NIYLP Awarded HHS 5-year Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant

NIYLP received official notification that we have been awarded the Teen Pregnancy Prevention grant from Health and Human Services. This funding, approximately $550k per year for three years will support NIYLP to further our mission of empowering Native American youth to realize positive futures.

The project, Web of Life, provides for six months of planning. During this time, NIYLP will be hiring new staff, developing an advisory council, selecting implementation sites and preparing evaluation resources.

NIYLP Executive Director, McClellan Hall, received congratulations and a message of support from the office of Senator Tom Udall (NM) yesterday afternoon. A representative from the office stated that Senator Udall views NIYLP has having a significant role in prevention through out the state including suicide prevention, teen pregnancy prevention and substance abuse prevention.

To read more information and the HHS announcement, click here.

NIYLP seeks Experiential Educators

NIYLP is seeking applications for Experiential Educator positions. One will be based in our Albuquerque office and work primarily in Laguna and surrounding areas. At least one other position will be based out of Gallup NM and work in schools and agencies in that region.

Qualifications include:

• Experiential education.
• Outdoor education.
• Positive Youth Development approach.
• Wilderness First Responder and/or CPR/First Aide.
• Education and/or counseling background experience.

Native American strongly encouraged to apply. Back ground in Project Venture programming a plus. Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and overnights. Must be able to pass back ground check and have valid drivers license.

Send resume and cover letter to info@niylp.org. Write "resume" and your last name in subject line.

Applications will be accepted until appropriate candidates are selected.

Introduction to Project Venture Facilitation Workshop in Feb. 2011

Save the date. Introduction to Project Venture Workshop in Albuquerque, NM.

Feb. 9, 10 and 11 2011

Spaces are limited.

Registration fee includes: PV Implementation Guide, 2 lunches.

$500 tuition

Hear what youth and facilitators are saying about PV!

On-line registration begins in October!

Questions? info@niylp.org or 505-554-2289

Alice King Public Service Award 2010 goes to Mac Hall

Congratulations to McClellan Hall, founder and Executive Director of the National Indian Youth Leadership Project, for being named the recipient of the 2nd Annual Alice King Public Service Award, announced yesterday. See attached flyer and text below for more details. Mac will be honored at the NM Voices for Children 2nd Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration on Saturday, September 25 at the Albuquerque Museum (tickets required).

About Alice King

Alice King was New Mexico’s beloved First Lady during Governor Bruce King’s three terms in office. As an advo- cate, she not only had the governor’s ear, she also captured the attention of the entire state with her deep commitment to the health and well-being of New Mexico’s children. She passed away in 2008.

She was a visionary with an open heart and a determination to make New Mexico a better place for children. In her work, she gath- ered people together from all over the state and, in doing so, brought collaboration to the forefront as a means to achieve her goals.

Among her many accomplishments, Alice is credited with persuading lawmakers to create the state’s child welfare agency, the Children, Youth and Families Department. She also founded the New Mexico Girls Ranch and the New Mexico Children’s Foundation, was chair of the New Mexico Children’s Trust Fund, and was a major supporter of the Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital.

The 1st Annual Alice King Public Service Award in 2009 went to New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Petra Jimenez- Maes. The two finalists were Second Judicial Court Judge Maria Monica Zamora and Director of the State Office of African American Affairs, Dr. Harold Bailey.

About the Award

This award honors a New Mexican involved in elected, appointed, administrative or volunteer public service work, with a proven record of exceptional community and public service, who demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, and whose actions and leadership encourages others to take public leadership roles at the community, national and/or international level.

Intro to Project Venture Workshop - without leaving your desk!

Join us for an 8 week on line workshop. Sponsored by the NNED and SAMHSA, this workshop is offered to you at no cost. Participants will receive a copy of the PV Implementation Guide as well as follow - up consultation and technical assistance.

Final day to apply is Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. Space is limited.

For more info

To learn how to bring a Project Venture Introductory workshop or any of our other trainings to your site, contact us at info@niylp.org .