Celebrating 17 years of service.
World-class Education, Adventure, Health, and Science.
Youth Educational Enrichment Programs and Adult Volunteer experiences.
InterTribal Youth Joins Hokulea World-Wide Voyage Homecoming and Presents at World Youth Congress, Oahu June 16-22. ITY Ambassadors feature 2017 Miss Kumeyaay, Youth from Agua Caliente Cahuilla, various Bands of the Kumeyaay Nation, Alaska, and Belize. Youth to be accompanied by Tribal Elder and Leaders. Nations from around the world gather in celebration of the greatest example of indigenous education and global unification, uniting the human family and caring for Mother Earth - "Malama Honua". In addition, Over 200 Youth from across the globe engage in the World Youth Congress.
Inter-generational learning and observation of wildlife on the Panama canal with Indigenous Youth from various Nations.
InterTribal Youth / Young Native Scholars Summer Enrichment Residential (17th Annual) So Cal, California. July 16-27, 2017; ages 12-18. A seventeen-year history of curriculum and enrichment programs with a cultural base in science, arts, wellness and leadership. Services youth ages 12-18 whom are considered "pre-college" and at the highest risk. Over the past sixteen years, 100's of youth have been enriched locally, nationally, and internationally during residential programming and community learning. Elders, top professionals, leaders, and college-age mentors provide support staff.
Panama Central America August 3-9 2017, All Ages: This is for you! This is a no pressure, leisurely, Inter-generational learning and vacation experience. The goal of the program is to introduce ourselves to the concept of Indigenous Science, have fun and build unity, knowledge and recognition with other tribal nations. Interwoven fabric of FUN knowledge that includes: environmental sustainability, biological and earth sciences, oral history, health, botanical healing, lifestyle, global climate change, and the management of natural resources.
News! :
Tristin pena, Ipai-Kumeyaay Scholarship Recipient
InterTribal Youth - Nahko Scholarship Update ! Just Announced!!! Meet The 1st 3 Nahko 2017 Scholarship Recipients Click HERE! The Nahko Scholarship, Medicine Tribe's donations can be both seen and felt. We want to Thank the MEDICINE Tribe and also INSPIRE YOU to help us close out the campaign this weekend on a long high note! Please continue to Donate! We still have more to Give. We look to announce more recipients within the next days.
Feature in Olukai Cliff Notes: Founder of InterTribal Youth, Marc Chavez interview and photo essay by Cliff Kapono, Olukai Ambassador, Scientist, Artist, and Waterman. Between the native food, culture and surf, Cliff and co. were able to catch up about what brought this once “lost” LA boy south of the border. It was only then did Cliff realize just how volatile things were in the region. Read more. .
InterTribal Youth chosen by Haro BMX Bikes, Paul Cannon and Nahko Bear as recipient to a special Haro Bike Honoring Give-away. Honored youth awarded by Joe Haro, Nahko Bear and Paul Cannon on Dec. 7th at the Pala Skate Park. A special concert featuring Paul Cannon and Nahko Bear followed, the next day. Learn more . .
Kumeyayy Youth revisit Cultural heritage site in La Jolla, CAlifornia and affirm a new generation of leadership.
InterTribal Youth Leaders in Culture, Science and Health Spring, Summer 2017: Indigenous Coastal Culture, Science, Surf and Paddle 2017. Years ago, many Indigenous people were removed from their coastal homes and way of life. Loss of habitat, for any species, is the largest cause for extinction. NLW strongly believes a re-introduction to ocean recreation, earth sciences, biology, and cultural research can benefit the youth and contribute, intellectually and physically to our roll as original stewards of the land. July 16-26, 2017 we launch our summer youth program in cooperation of UC San Diego and So. Cal Community. Learn More . .
UC San Diego sits on ancestral lands and waters of the kumeyaay Nation.
InterTribal Youth / Young Native Scholars Summer Enrichment Residential (17th Annual) San Diego, California. July 16-27, 2017
Our flagship youth and educational enrichment program held at the University of California, San Diego and local reservations. Youth receive a perfect balance of adventure, academics, culture, wellness and leadership. Youth experience university dorm-life and engaging, interactive curriculum. Open to ages 12-18 years old. This year we plan to Celebrate our 17th anniversary with a visit to Wishtoyo Chumash Village and local San Diego reservations. A salute to our first ever program. Read More . .
REVIVE Tours, Volunteer Experiences for Adults and College Age:
Leisure Options, Service, Surf, Indigenous Science
After receiving many requests from adults for us to design something for them, we created "REVIVE Tours": comfortable travel experiences specifically for adults and special charters for families, groups and professional team building. Enrich ones lifestyle and give back in a rewarding, long-lasting way.
ITY director, Marc Chavez, Tim Siva (Agua Caliente) and Cheyanne Bactad (Viejas), M. Obama
Historical White House 2015 Youth Gathering, National UNITY in D.C., Justice or Else MMM 20th Anniversary.
An exciting summer in Washington D.C. and meetings with First Lady Michelle Obama, Young National Leaders, and an invitation by Minister Louis Farrakhan to unify the African American, Latino and Native American community for justice. Read More . .
Hawaiian Kingdom Youth Maritime and Music Exchange 2015 Report
Youth Enrichment Programs, Collaborations, Community Clinics, Leadership Programs. Kick off of "Native Like Water" Programming and Leadership.
