Holistic Wellness - A Core Value in the NIYLP Workplace

Our offices are closed tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday to encourage our staff to re-charge, energize and feed their spirit.

NIYLP believes that employees who practice and model "caring for self" and "caring for others" are happier and healthier. Which ultimately leads to positive role modeling, creativity, increased productivity and greater connection to work and home.

We look forward to connecting with you on Wednesday!

If you need to reach us in an urgent situation between now and Wednesday, please email at info@niylp.org or call 508-560-4645. And your message will be returned promptly.

What's in the Heart - Free t-shirt for YOU

What's in the Heart is a compelling, beautiful independent film project being led by Kitty Farmer. Mac Hall and NIYLP are featured in the film as a positive solution for young Native Americans.

The film is in a competition for more funding. Kitty has been notified that the film is high up in the competition. By simply going to the site in the next few days and adding a "comment", you will increase the rating of the film.

By going to the site and donating as little as $5, you will really give the film a boost. And you will receive a free NIYLP t-shirt. After you've made your donation, simply send an email to info@niylp.org. Include your name, mailing address and t-shirt size (man or women's) and we'll send you your shirt!

Thanks for the support. This is important work!

Mac Hall

Fall Foliage, Project Venture and You! Intro to PV in Vermont!

October 4-6

The 2.5 day Intro to Project Venture programming will be offered in Brattleboro, VT at the breath-taking campus of High 5 Adventure Learning! You will be learning about NIYLP's evidence-based program, Project Venture. This positive youth development model incorporates:

• Adventure Education
• Experiential Education
• Culture and Tradition
• Service Learning
• Connection to Community, Nature and Family

Registration is through High 5! Hope to see you in Vermont!

PV Camp Implementation Training - Space limited to 20 attendees

Project Venture Camp Implementation Training

This training will happen during the 29th Annual Project Venture Leadership Camp. We are expecting over 75 youth from across the US and Canada for this life changing experience. You will learn through observation, shadowing, training sessions, reflection and feedback! Truly an experiential learning opportunity!

Prerequisites: Attendees must be either implementing a Project Venture program or planning to implement a Project Venture program within the next six months.

Participants will:

• Learn about planning, scheduling and staffing a multi-day leadership camp.
• Learn about risk management issues.
• Shadow an experienced PV Experiential Educator.
• Plan and facilitate at least one activity session with adults.
• Participate in daily reflection and debriefing sessions about what was observed.
• Participate in a question and answer session with PV Developer Mac Hall.
• Be introduced* to facilitation for: rock climbing, rapelling, challenge course, archery, hiking, mountain biking, service learning, Horse Inspired Growth and Healing and cultural programming.
• Work on a camp plan for their own community.
  
  *this does not include technical skills training.

• July 13 – 19, 2011
• Location: Sacred Mountain Camp near Mt. Taylor in New Mexico
• Limited to 20 participants
• Fee: $600 (includes meals)
• Project Venture Camp chaperones can register to attend the PV Camp Implementation training for an additional $100 ($600 combined registration fee).
• Attendees are responsible for own tent and sleeping bag.
• Attendees who prefer to stay at Sky City Casino Hotel are responsible for their own lodging and transportation to camp. To make the trip daily you must have access to a high clearance vehicle and allot at least 45 minutes travel time each way.
• Programming begins daily at sunrise and ends approximately 9:00 p.m.

Registration form!