In late March, “Get Active” campaign participants came together for one last gathering. The 6-week virtual campaign was aimed at reaching more Native youth across the state to promote living healthy lifestyles. Some of the youth participating in the campaign live out of the reach of our in-person direct programs, so this virtual campaign provided an opportunity for them to participate in a NB3 Foundation campaign from afar.
Over the course of four weeks the youth explored and completed different tasks related to our four core areas: physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development and cultural connections.
For the final gathering, the focus was on youth development providing youth the place to tell their own stories. They were asked to interview an elder in their family/community about health, or to design a collage showcasing their goals and interests. This was a way to promote youth to explored and learn about what shapes their identity. Many collages focused on their families, culture and how they view the importance of health. Participants also shared their aspirations for the future, many focusing on attending college and starting a meaningful career reflecting what they’re passionate about.
Though the campaign was only six weeks long; it was not any less meaningful. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside this group of Native youth and look forward to seeing the impact they have on their communities.
