Current Topic: Grow your own greens

Submit a photo, video, sentence, drawing, song, or text message, with a response to our monthly question. Why is it important for your community to grow your own greens? Winning entries will receive $75 (1st), $50 (2nd), $25 (3rd).

This contest is open to American Indian and Alaska Native youth 13-21 years old. Submit your entry by the 20th of each month. Winners will be announced by the 25th.

Who R You Submission Form

Videos should be no more than 4 minutes long. Please post them on YouTube and then send us the link. Written submissions should be no more than 1 page long. Jpeg's, pdf's, and other doc's can be uploaded above. Please limit submissions to 8,000 KB.

If other people are shown in your submission, please make sure you have their permission to submit their image. Contest submissions may be showcased on the We R Native website, Facebook page, and/or text messaging services. By submitting an entry, you grant the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) the right to use, edit, and disseminate submissions in print, online, and through other forms of media for educational, public service, or health awareness purposes.
By submitting an entry, you release the NPAIHB and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.

Submission Spotlight

Topic:
'We R Native - Strengthen Your Nation'
Henry

How do I strengthen my nation? I strengthen my nation by song, dance, and speech. Keeping the culture and traditions alive is a big responsibility but I accept the challenge. When I sing I sing for the people so their voices can be heard. When I dance...

Lis

In order to help the community, you have to start with yourself, your spirit and attitude towards life and others. Start each day thanking the Creator for the life, family, and friends you have--Wake up with a smile. We are Native, and even that state...