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Adults Working with Native Youth
Culture and Land Based Programming

September 24 - 26, 2019 
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort 
​Kauai, Hawaii 

Registration Fee:
$395 
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About the Training

Young people who are not connected to cultural teachings and opportunities often struggle through life with confusion, identity issues, cultural pain and shame, feeling lost and most often yearning for that cultural connection. In many cases, young people who grow up with without cultural teachings and opportunities for healing grow up to be adults without cultural teachings and opportunities to live by cultural values. This training is for youth workers and others who serve youth to bring back more skills, information, techniques and resources to the workplace in order to better serve Native youth. A team of Native adults representing different tribal nations, all who utilize culture-based programming with their youth programs, will be the facilitators.​
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A day-long field trip will be included to the Indigenous Wellness Institute, a Native Hawaiian, culture and land-based program serving Native Hawaiian youth. This hands-on day will be led by staff and helpers of the Indigenous Wellness Institute.

Ceremony, traditional games, healing processes and more will be included in this highly interactive three-day training that will leave you changed in a good way and with a road map to bring this positive change back to your workplace.

Training Topics

  • Working with Native Youth
  • How to Build Team and Trust
  • Significance of Integrating Culture
  • Traditional Games
  • Connecting to the Land
  • Tools for Wellness and Healing
  • Youth Work through a Native Trauma and Healing Lens
  • Self Awareness to Youth Awareness
  • Wellness in the Workplace for Youth Programs

Who Should Attend

The annual training institute is intended for tribal and urban program youth workers, recreation departments, youth treatment facility staff, TANF staff, behavioral health staff, tribal health and social service programs that serve Native youth, Boys and Girls Club staff and others interested in learning how to integrate culture into youth programs.

Cancelation Policy

Registrants who are unable to attend may send a replacement at no additional charge. Please provide us with the name of the replacement before the training. No refunds will be given for paid registrations, however, we can provide a credit for a future training. Training credits will expire after one year. If a participant is unable to attend and no cancellation is made prior to the training or replacement is made, the FULL amount of registration will be charged as a no-show fee.

Meet the Trainers

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Robert Johnston
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LoVina Louie
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Charles Tail Feathers
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​Josh Mori
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​Thosh Collins

Hotel Information

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Transportation 

SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the Lihue Airport for individual arrivals. The shuttle runs on a first come, first served and demand basis. Once all luggage is in the individual’s possession, the shuttle may be dispatched by calling the Hotel directly via the courtesy phone outside of baggage claim.



FOOD AND BEVERAGE 
No meals are provided during the training.

Visit this link for the hotels dining options Kauai Beach Resort Dining. 

Click here for a map of the island and other nearby dining options. 
Aqua Kauai Beach Resort 
4331 Kauai Beach Drive 
Lihue, HI 96766

US/Canada Toll-Free Reservations: 1.866.536.7976
Hotel Direct: 808.245.1955
https://kauaibeachresortandspa.com/

Nestled on 25 breathtaking oceanfront acres on Kauai’s eastern shore, Aqua Kauai Beach Resort offers true Hawaiian hospitality and excellent amenities and activities that embrace the island lifestyle. The resort offers something for everyone: 4 idyllic swimming pools with waterfalls and a waterslide, on-site dining, spa, cultural activities, live entertainment, and much more. Centrally-located, the resort offers easy access to the best of Kauai, from the lush mountains of the north shore to the staggering scenery of Waimea Canyon to the south, and everything in-between. Immerse yourself in Kauai’s most authentic and complete resort experience.

Room Rates
Traditional Mountain/Garden - $159 + $16 Resort Fee 
Deluxe Mountain/Garden - $195 + $16 resort Fee 

Mention the Native Wellness Institute to receive the discounted room rate. The cutoff date to receive the discounted room rate is August 30, 2019. After this date reservations will be honored on a space available basis at the hotel prevailing rate. Above room rate(s) are net, non-commissionable per room, per night, subject to 4.712% Hawaii State Tax and 10.25% Transient Accommodations tax, totaling 14.962% and based on Single or Double occupancy. All taxes are subject to change based on Hawaii State Law.


​Resort Fee Includes
  • Valet parking
  • Guest self-parking
  • E Komo Mai Reception (Tuesdays) includes 1-hour hula show
  • Local & toll free calls
  • Access to Fitness Center 24/7
  • Access to Business Center 24/7
  • Wi-Fi throughout resort, including guest rooms
  • In-room safe
  • Local newspaper in the lobby
  • Nightly entertainment in Shutters Lounge
  • Guest Activities such as hula lessons, lei making, koi fish feeding and Sunrise Ceremony.


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