CTUIR Youth Council attends GONA

Ctuir Youth Council

The Nimiipuu youth from Lapwai, Idaho, have a youth council called NAHOVA, “Native Americans Hear Our Voices”. The NAHOVA cohort generates an annual youth summit known as the GONA, Gathering of Native Americans.

The CTUIR Youth Council attended the GONA for the second time. The youth were educated on what trauma is, what the impact of trauma is, and the responses to trauma and how it affects tribal nations. They learned why hope is important to have as a tool. They also learned the importance of goal setting and putting mental health first.

This summit was very educational, and included inspiring speakers such as Kellen Trenal, Levi Horn, Dr. Maegan Rides At The Door and many more. Not only was this summit very educational, but super fun. The youth participated in the BBQ youth social, a dance and 3-on-3 stick games. It was a great time and the CTUIR Youth Council would like to thank the NAHOVA cohort for the invitation and DCFS staff for the support.