Have Fun: Native Youth Organizations

Are you interested in reaching out to other Native American youth? Check out these organizations and see if you can connect to others through a Boys & Girls Club, a common cause or sports event.

Running Strong
Running Strong for American Indian Youth, began in 1986, when Christian Relief Services formed a partnership with Olympic Gold medalist, Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota, Sioux). Running Strong helps Native Americans meet their immediate survival needs while also providing programs designed to promote self sufficiency and self- esteem. The programs provided include, food distribution and nutrition, water wells, youth programs, cultural and language preservation, and housing assistance.

The Notah Begay III Foundation
NB3 was founded by Notah Begay, a Native American (Navajo/Pueblo) professional golfer and his father. This organization reaches out to the Native Americans by providing youth sports programs in Native American communities.

Boys & Girls Club in Indian Country
With over 200 Clubs in Native American communities across the country, Alaska and Hawaii, it may be easier than you think to become part of all the after school fun going on every day in sports, education, health, arts, character building and much more!

UNITY
Members of United National Indian Tribal Youth are taking charge of their lives by serving others. These Native American youth are making a difference in the areas of community service, heritage, healthy lifestyles and the environment. Learn how you can foster your spiritual, mental, physical and social development and join with others like you.

Native American Sports Council
NASC conducts community based multi-sport programs and athlete development programs which enable emerging elite athletes to be identified and developed for national, international and Olympic competition. Find out more about their sports programs and events schedule.

Wings of America
Like to run? In partnership with Native communities, Wings runs clinics, camps and national competitions and uses running as a catalyst to empower American Indian and Alaskan Native youth to take pride in themselves and their cultural identity, leading to increased self esteem, health and wellness, leadership and hope, balance and harmony.