1. Intentionally seek out ways you can engage community resources to support and celebrate Native youth identity
   • Build partnerships with tribal organizations
   • Seek out school resources and programs
     • Title VI (Indian Education) programs in school districts
     • Johnson-O’Malley programs in school districts
     • Equity, diversity, and inclusion staff members in school districts
   • Find out whether there is an Essential Understandings curriculum for your state or similar resources in your community
2. Encourage mentors and youth to engage in activities that honor their cultural heritage and ways of knowing and being

We encourage you to spend some more time thinking about this chapter and how it applies to your role. Download the companion reflection guide to have a printable copy of the following reflection questions for this chapter:

For all audiences:

• Where might you go to learn more about local or national American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) issues?
• Do you follow any Native news sources?

For program staff members:

• Does your state or region have an established Essential Understandings curriculum that can help inform your recruitment, outreach, and engagement efforts?

For mentors:

• Are you familiar with local and national tribal organizations or networks that support your mentee’s interests?
• How can you help your mentee learn more about issues that are important to them?