Upcoming Events
Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) Foundation Fundraiser
Phoenix Mercury vs. LA Sparks
September 13, 2009
Phoenix, AZ
NABI (Native American Basketball Invitational), presented by Nike, in partnership with the Phoenix Mercury, is hosting a NABI Foundation fundraiser. Lower level seats, entertainment and a motivational speaker. Open to all ages. Learn more.
Past Events
BE GREAT in Indian Country: Vision for the Future
May 13, 2009
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Atlanta, GA
Club professionals, board members and tribal council representatives are encouraged to attend the Native American Clubs workshop at Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Conference. Topics to be discussed include funding opportunities, enhancing Club programming for Native American communities, and an update on the results of the NANAC/NCAI Youth Survey. Additionally, the Service to Native American Youth Award will be presented to an outstanding Club leader. Participants must register in advance through the BGCA National Conference website*.
*A bgca.net username and password is required to access this website.
Forging a New Path: Continuing the Legacy
May 6, 2008
San Francisco, CA
A workshop for Native Clubs took place prior to the opening of Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 102nd National Conference in San Francisco, CA. Club professionals, board members and tribal council representatives met to discuss creating new Clubs, sustaining existing Clubs, and enhancing Club programming for Native American communities. Presentations focused on funding and program opportunities, board development, and reporting basics. Find out more.
ONAP Community Youth Organization Implementation Training:
How to Start a Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country
May 28-29, 2008
Seattle, Washington
A Community Youth Organization Implementation training was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Seattle, WA. Community representatives, tribal leaders, Boys & Girls Club staff, and TDHEs attended. Training on the process of starting a local Boys & Girls Club was offered. Other youth organizations invited to share information include: Boys Scouts, Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, UNITY, and the National Indian Youth Leadership Project.
Click here to learn more.
ONAP Community Youth Organization Implementation Training:
How to Start a Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country
January 23-24, 2008
Catoosa, Oklahoma
A Community Youth Organization Implementation training was attended by community representatives, tribal leaders, and TDHEs who are interested in, or are in the process of, starting a local Boys & Girls Club. Other youth organizations invited to share information included: Boys Scouts, Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, UNITY, and the National Indian Youth Leadership Project. Click here to learn more.
Seminole Tribe of Florida Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Fourth Native American Summit
The 2007 Native American Summit, held in Hollywood, Florida was a resounding success, bringing together 200 individuals from over 50 Tribal communities. Held February 13-15 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the event marked the first time the Summit was held on Native American lands. The conference began with a Grand Entry of Nations and included speakers such as Roxanne Spillett, Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Leo Nolan, Indian Health Service; Eugenia Tyner-Dawson, U.S. Department of Justice, and President Joe Shirley, Jr. of the Navajo Nation. Read More.
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