Progressing towards health and wholeness and developing Choctaw leadership

Annual Goal: $15,100.00

Year to Date Gifts: $1,728.99

We realize the needs in the Tribal communities are numerous and complex. We also realize that the impact of Tribal culture is an important aspect that we will be aware of. We know we must listen to the people and respect their culture. We are listening and discerning how we can be a good source for the conditions and needs the Tribal Communities encounter. As we move forward, we are working with programs to address life management skills for children, youth and young adults. These programs consist of personal development, building relationships, healthy daily living, good nutritional practices, career and employment, how to manage money and time, and how to look at life in a new way. Because of this program, we will not only have an impact on the children, youth and young adults but the community as a whole to include the family structure. The overall expected outcome is for the young people to learn and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare them for a successful productive self-sufficient life and be fruitful effective people in their Tribal culture and society with an awareness of self-understanding. The curriculum include self-discovery of who am I, and relationship building, on how to be effective communicators, critical thinking, honor traditional and cultural preservation. Time and money management, healthy daily living, good healthy nutrition. How to provide good healthcare, employment and career opportunities, and also how to give to the community through service projects.

The goal of this project is to help develop a foundation for young people that will guide them step by step to effectively emerge as whole confident individuals through a learning growth process. The long term impact is that the young people participating in this program will be prepared for a successful productive self-sufficient life and be effective in society with a spiritual and self-understanding.

The young people completing the training will learn and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to bridge the gap in their abilities to be successful in the community and to overcome the struggles and challenges of life as they transition to through life to adulthood.