Here’s a list of culturally affirming and responsive parenting resources for Native American and Indigenous families provided by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication (CPTC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP):
Jessica Ullrich (as interviewed by CPTC)
Q&A: How Relationships, Identity, and Connectedness Promote Child Well-being
Longform piece: What Parents Can Learn from Children About Connection And Healing
Video: Fostering Indigenous Cultural Identity
Monica Tsethlikai, Ph.D. (as interviewed by Andrea Landry)
Q&A: How Indigenous Culture Supports Positive Teen Development
Longform piece: Cultural Practices Within Indigenous Communities That Help Teens Thrive
Video 1: How Connecting with Indigenous Cultures Promotes Teen Health
Video 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7jiRL6RR9ndkLX8vjxD-1W0JbkHPG-T/view
There are 573 federally-recognized tribes in 36 states in the Unites States.
“Native youth are the future and the voice of our tribal nations, which means we need to be at the table creating change and opportunities for our people! The need for education and a college degree is more important than ever."