1. Oneida Nation Youth Enrichment Services
Youth Advocates

2. Oneida Nation Vision Statement
A NATION OF STRONG FAMILIES
BUILT ON
TSI> NIYUKWALIHO’=T^
AND A
STRONG ECONOMY

3. ONEIDA NATION MISSION STATEMENT
TO STREGNTHEN AND PROTECT OUR PEOPLE, RECLAIM OUR LAND AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT BY EXERCISING OUR SOVEREIGNTY

4. Oneida Core Values Kahletsyalu’sla - ga lay ja lou sla
The heartfelt encouragement of the best in each of us
Kanolukhwa’sla - ga no lou kwa sla
Compassion, caring, identity, and joy of being
Ka?nikuhli:yo’ - ga nee goo lee yo
The openness of the good spirit and mind
Ka?tshatst^’sla - ka jat stunh sla
The strength of belief and vision as a People
Kalihwi:yo’ - ka lee wee yo
The use of the good words about ourselves, our Nation and our future
Yukwahwa:tsi’le - you kwa wa gee lay
Our Family and our Nation
Yukwatsi’stay^ - you kwa gee sta yunh
Our fire, our spirit within each one of us

5. Y.E.S. MISSION STATEMENT
WE ASSIST IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENTS IN THE ONEIDA COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS

6. Y.E.S. GOALS
Raise grade point averages of youth
Raise the number of graduates
Lower drop out rates

7. Who are Youth Advocates?
Professional individuals hired by the Tribe to ensure the civil rights of our youth are not being violated
Advocates are required to have a Higher Education degree and at least 2 years of experience working with youth in an academic setting.
Individuals with knowledge about the Oneida people or a background in American Indian Studies are preferred.

8. Who do they help?
Funding received from Johnson-O’Malley guides our eligibility criteria.
American Indian Youth who are enrolled K-12 students attending public schools in our service area.
Are a quarter (1/4) degree Indian blood or are
An enrolled member of a Federally Recognized tribe
Have completed YES applications on file.

9. 2007-2008 Y.E.S. STUDENT COUNT Freedom 65 Green Bay 272 Pulaski 45
School supplies and fees
Green Bay
Southwest quadrant
Pulaski
Seymour
West DePere
Total

10. WHAT DO ADVOCATES DO?
Maintains and monitors YES student tracking system-(grades, attendance, referrals, social, extra-curricular, etc)
Academic counseling Examples: which classes should they take for their career track, what credits they need to graduate
Advocate for student civil rights
Behavior interventions
Mentor Youth
Intervention referrals
Mediate between schools and families
Network youth and families with community support

11. More Advocating
Facilitate youth groups for social & cultural development
Leadership
Intervention
Prevention
Personal growth
Social skills building
Building Self-esteem
Cultural awareness
Cultural arts & crafts
Culture camps

12. WHY ARE THEY THERE AND NOT HERE?
YOUTH ADVOCATES ARE PLACED IN SCHOOLS WITH THE HIGHEST POPULATION OF AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH.
7 ADVOCATES DIRECTLY SERVICED 779 YOUTH DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. Face to face contact
ADVOCATES INDIRECTLY SERVICED 889 YOUTH DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. Team meetings, correspondence, parent contacts
FUNDING LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE.

13. WHERE ARE ADVOCATES LOCATED?
CURRENTLY THE YOUTH ADVOCATES ARE LOCATED AT:
GREEN BAY KING/LOMBARDI
GREEN BAY SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
GREEN BAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL
SEYMOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SEYMOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEYMOUR HIGH SCHOOL
WEST DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL

14. SPECIAL
ADVOCATE
INITIATIVES

15. UNITY United National Indian Tribal Youth
On^ yote aka Youth Group
Mission Statement
The mission of On^yote?a=ka Youth Group is: to prevent youth from
drinking, using drugs, and participating in other destructive behaviors, to
help youth become better leaders by using their voices and expressing
their opinions as young Native Americans, and to strengthen our
community for the future generations to come.
Validated by:
Oneida Business Committee Resolution # A
Membership with the National UNITY Network.
Updated Constitution and By-Laws February 6, 2007

16. ON^YOTE? A-KA YOUTH GROUP GOALS TO KEEP YOUTH OUT OF TROUBLE
TO KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE FROM USING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL.
TO GIVE YOUTH A VOICE
TO KEEP YOUTH ACTIVE
TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND HAVE NEW EXPERIENCES
TO GAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS
TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT OUR CULTURE, HISTORY AND LANGUAGE.

17. MENTORSHIP ANOTHER GEM
Pilot Mentorship Program at Seymour Middle School
10 youth paired with 10 adult mentors
is 3rd year
Successful outcomes reflected by pre and post surveys.
Youth and their mentors agreed that a brighter future was in store for youth.
A major goal is to expand program.
Seymour Middle School is looking at this project as a model

18. Maintaining Partnerships
Designed to meet with school officials to address concerns, share ideas and promote success.
Opportunity to educate about Oneida’s history, economics and future plans.
Meet with teachers to share information regarding the Oneida Nation and issues surrounding Indian Education.

19. Native Teens for Change
Native Teens for Change Conference
Assist with planning.
Some financial support.
Conference Themes: Native American Youth, Suicide, Underage Drinking, Binge Drinking and Leadership.

20. Youth Summits
YES assisted various entities within the Tribe to bring youth together from different school districts for social and educational advancement.
Gave our youth an opportunity to share their concerns, ideas and suggestions for a better future.
Provided various programs within the Tribe to share history, current conditions and plans for the future.

21. Wrap up
YES continues to monitor the current educational advancement of our youth.
Many people ask how learning the language and the culture will help our youth get along in the world. Many studies have shown that the more young people know their roots the more the advance in the educational system.
The language and culture are vital to Oneida in order to exist as a Nation. These are 2 components looked at when recognizing Indigenous nations. Many are losing their status because they do not possess either.

22. YES Advocate Contact Information
GREEN BAY
Sharon Skenandore King Main No Fax LMS
Lombardi Main No Fax MLK
Orleana Batiste Southwest High Main: Fax:
Jacqueline (Jackie) Ninham West High Main: Fax:
SEYMOUR
Lori Eiting Rockledge Elementary X265 Main: Fax:
Chris Skenandore Middle X Main: Fax:
Cheryl Warrington High X435 Main: Fax
WEST DE PERE
Emma White High X Fax

23. YA W^ KO
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