Our Programs
Each Program works to address our five Program Pillars
Cultural components are woven throughout each program that is offered. Examples of cultural elements: Smudging during a program check in; creating cultural crafts to supplement a related lesson; or using a Seven Grandfather Teaching as the topic for check-in.
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Youth Empowerment
With over half of our population being you (24 and under) we we focus on enrichment grounded in education, health and wellness, safety, self- empowerment, workforce development, and cultural knowledge. This helps build up their self-esteem, self-worth, and self-acceptance, to tackle any environment.
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Little Earth Urban Farm
Since 2010, our farm has been a hub for plant education, teaching the medicinal and nutritional benefits of plants that have long been a skill taught through centuries for Native Americans. As such an integral part of nature and Native history, we plan on expanding this initiative.
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Housing Advocacy
The Community Advocate and Resident Advocates are available to assist individuals and families in goal setting, accountability, and empowering themselves by gaining access to information, resources, and services necessary to overcome barriers and further enrich their quality of life.
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Adult and Family Empowerment
Sustainable communities are fruitful when the adults and families are healthy and empowered.
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Native Youth Arts Collective
A collective of teen and young adults residents who create art at paintings, murals, installations and many more forms.
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Counseling
The Little Earth Counseling Program is focused on providing responsive, trauma-informed, relationship-based care for Little Earth residents of all ages. Our Youth, Teen, and Integrative Adult and Family Counselors provide mental health services in one-on-one, family and group sessions.