Traditional Native Values: Saying No To Drugs

Social scientists from Arizona State University are making waves with their research on how spirituality and religion are leading factors in preventing urban Native youth from using drugs. As Indian Country Today reports, middle school children who have strong Christian or traditional Native traditions in their homes are more likely to reject offers to try a drug.

At Lamar Associates, we have appreciated for years how important it is to weave Native traditions and spirituality into all the work we do. Because Indian Country is who we are and what we do, our tailored training programs always honor this perspective. Our religions and spirituality and our sense of family and community are not only intertwined, but they are critical keys to healing our people, whether they are living on the reservation or in a city.

The Growing Problem of Cyber Bullying

Thanks to Allison Morris of Online College for developing this graphic on cyber-bullying. As access to technology increases, so do opportunities for abuse. Parents, teachers and other adults need to be aware of this trend and to check in with kids to find out whether they are getting bullied online. Click on the graphic below to view it in a new window.

Source: OnlineCollege.org

Standing up Against Bullying in Indian Country

These young women say it well: Native pride means to honor and respect one another. Bullying does not honor our people, our traditions or our culture.