Culture is Prevention: Native youth and elders explore underage drinking. Filmed at the THRIVE Youth Conference in Portland, OR.
Culture is Prevention

I Strengthen My Nation Challenge #2
American Indian and Alaska Native Community Projects Created by Youth to Stand...
I Strengthen My Nation Challenge #1
Artistic Expressions of Resilience to Stand Against Substance Misuse The National Institute...
Culture is Prevention
Lateral Violence
What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal...
Indigenous Comic Books
Comics and cartoons have existed for centuries, but it wasn’t until the...
Culture is Prevention – Sarah
Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships
What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means...
Reclaiming Our Stories Through Media and Film
As Indigenous people, we know that storytelling is a powerful teaching tool....
BRAVE: Episode 7
Indigenous Star Stories
When you look up at the night’s sky, what do you see?...
Native Crisis Text Line
Sometimes things are too overwhelming to deal with alone. If you need...
BRAVE: Episode 6
IndigiLOVE Campaign
IndigiLOVE is a campaign designed by tribal youth to spread positivity, share...
Substance Misuse
Substance misuse is a health issue that impacts many people. It is...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Supporting A Loved One
It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel...
Why Do I Keep Saying “Yes?”
You have done it again! You’ve said ‘yes’ to something you don’t...
Brave: Episode 4
Coping with Stress
Everyone feels stressed at times, but stress is not always bad. Sometimes...
Eating Disorders
Eating healthy food is an important part of our well-being. After all...
BRAVE: Episode 3
Tips for Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep might seem like a waste of time. You could be doing...
Talk About It
Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior...
BRAVE: Episode 2
Cultivating Self-Love
Want to build your confidence, self-esteem, and wellness? It all starts with...
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends,...
BRAVE: Episode 1
Spiritual Connection: Being Part of Something Bigger
Do you remember the last time you had an awe-inspiring moment that...
Food as Medicine
Indigenous teachings and ways of living kept our peoples well for centuries....
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Indigenizing Movement and Mental Health
Movement is medicine – for our mind, body, and spirit. For our...
Mindfulness Meditation
Sometimes everyday stress can get to you. For some of us, it...
Olivia / Keeping It All Inside
Diabetes Awareness
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day!...
Is My Relationship Healthy?
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
Resources for Exploring your Sexual Identity
Your sexual orientation will emerge over time, probably little by little. Don’t...
Tips to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 in our state, threatens our elders, our families,...
Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
History Through a Native Lens
Timeline Overview This timeline of historically traumatic events was authored by Karina...
Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped
Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...
Kennedy / Seeing Kindness
Tips to be an Engaged Bystander
Leading up to every violent incident (be it intimate partner violence, domestic...
Creating Safe Spaces
While the perpetrators of violence (like intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or...
Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors
Wearing Contact Lenses
So, you’ve made the switch from wearing glasses to the ease of...
Introducing Uncle Paige
We R Native is excited to announce that we have a...
Jowun / Self-Care For Me
Native VOICES Movie
Watch the most awesome sex ed video ever. You’ll meet Jamie and...
Native VOICES Episode 4
We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. Embrace...
Isis / School Stressors
Native VOICES Episode 3
We R Native. We R Proud. Accept Yourself. Protect Yourself. Tune in...
Native VOICES episode 2
Winter is here and so is snagging season. Use condom sense and...
Aurora / Connection
Native VOICES episode 1
50 Shades of Grey? Nah, try 50 Shades of Native VOICES! The...
Fitness Challenge
Working out does not require having an expensive gym membership or equipment....
Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone
Infant Immunization Week
To promote the importance and achievements of vaccines, especially in protecting the...
Consent
People often think consent is only important when it comes to sex....
#Indigilove Recap Video
Feeding 7 Generations
Food is a gift. Salish Elders remind us that true wealth is...
10 Tips for Staying Healthy & Happy in 2020
1. Smile every day and make a special effort to see and...
Siletz DVPI PSA
What to do with that pumpkin
Now that Halloween is officially over and your carved pumpkin slowly begins...
The Flu
What is Influenza? Influenza also known as the “Flu” is a highly...
MMIWG (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women and Girls)
Red Ribbon Week
It’s Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31)! The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the...
Baked Pumpkins Seeds
Check out these awesome recipes for making different flavors of baked pumpkin...
Life Is Sacred
Back to School Tips – College
Going back to school? Excited? Sad? Whatever your feeling, we’ve got some...
Mountain Meditation
Sit tall with a long spine and your head erect to allow...
Elder Teachings
Mental Health Month
May is national mental health month! It is time to spread the...
Sleep Journey
Welcome back Shike doo Shidine (my friends and family)! I hope you...
Defined by my Ancestors, Not Dead Presidents
Trouble falling asleep
Having trouble falling asleep? Try these awesome techniques used by the #WellnessWednesday...
Sleep Week
I love sharing good health and wellness material on our We R...
Heart of the Land | Prevent Suicide
Taking Baby Steps to Get Off the Couch
It’s all about Netflix and gains! Take some baby steps to get...
No Bake Energy Bites
Eating food for energy is a great way to start getting the...
We R Native Ambassadors
We R Native Ambassadors Class of 2018/2019
National Nutrition Month – Smoothie Recipes!
March is National Nutrition Month and a time to focus, or refocus...
Lovers’ Yoga
With Valentine’s Day behind us, we’d like to remind you that everyone...
Healthy Relationships PSA
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
Bannock Bread
Eating healthy means getting the right balance of nutrients your body needs...
Native VOICES Trailer
Check out the trailer for Native VOICES
5 Healthy Resolutions That Aren’t Losing Weight
In an effort to feel healthy, a lot of us pledge to...
Tis the season
Rethink the season of giving. The holidays have a way of bringing...
WRN Ambassadors
Represent We R Native
Recovering Addicts on How Rehab Has Improved Their Lives
People don’t leave rehab without having their lives changed. Getting clean by...
National Native American Heritage Month
A little proclamation from the prez in honor of National Native American...
Indigikitchen
Re-indigenizing our diets
Youth Activism
How to get started Youth have powerful voices, and those same voices...
Bump Ball
Bump ball is a simple field game that requires some playing space...
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
WRN Ambassadors THRIVE Photo Contest
Submit your pictures to generate awareness for We R Native’s 2016 THRIVE...
Men’s Health
It’s Men’s Health Week this week. It’s a time for health and...
Powwow Sweat
Jingle Dress
E-cigarettes
E-Cigarettes have emerged over the past decade and researchers are in the...
Honor LGBTQ2S People
Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...
My Culture
We R Quileute
Iesha-LaShay
During May we asked you to share how you’re making a positive...
Shea Norris
My name is Shea Norris, I’m 23 years old and I come...
Native Energy Odyssey
Visit from the Sustainable Development Institute to Lakota Nation – Pine Ridge...
Reese Tahmalwash
I am Reese Tahmalwash, I’m from the northwest, am a member of...
Randy George
My name is Randy T George. I’m 27, full blooded Native. I’m...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Mental Health Tips
Health requires mental, emotional, physical & spiritual balance. Mind, body, spirit, and...
To Eat Healthy, Will I Have to Change My Life Completely?
Being healthy and fit has many benefits. This includes preventing chronic diseases...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Tips on Eating Out
Going out to eat is easy and tastes great. However, you usually...
The Weight Scale Lies
The weight scale is a crucial tool to measure your fitness and...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
The Truth About Cheat Meals
You may have read many fitness articles that praise cheat meals. The...
Identifying Harmful Foods
A key step to adopt the ancestral way of life is to...
Dreamcatcher-We Need You Here
Our community is like a #dreamcatcher. Each strand has it’s own qualities,...
Identifying Ancestral Foods (Raw and Organic)
A key step to adopt the ancestral way of life is to...
How to Substitute Junk Foods
Sometimes you need to have cake or pizza. Having junk food cravings...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
How to Eat on a Road Trip
When you are on a road trip, it can be hard to...
How to Approach the Grocery Store
Trying to buy food in a grocery store can be a challenge....
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
Do I Need Workout Supplements
What are Workout Supplements? Supplements can include products such as multivitamin, protein...
Do I Need Protein Powder to Get Ripped
Why is Protein Important? Proteins are the main building blocks for building...
The Medicine Game
Brothers Miles and Lyle Thompson-two of the top college lacrosse players of...
All About the Proteins Food Group
What is the Proteins Food Group? All foods made from meat, poultry,...
All About The Ancestral Diet
Colonization led our people to believe that Western medicine, foods, and technology...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
All About Grains
What are Grains? Grains are any food made from wheat, rice, oats,...
All About Fruits and Vegetables
What are Fruits and Vegetables? A vegetable is the edible part of...
Energy 101: Hydropower
Learn how hydropower captures the kinetic energy of flowing water and turns...
All About Fats and Oils
What are Fats and Oils? Not all fats are created equal. Some...
All About Dairy
What is Dairy? All fluid milk products and many foods are made...
A Fish Tale
All About Appetite and Portion Control
Why is Appetite and Portion Control Important? Eating too much unhealthy foods...
Indigenized Fitness and Nutrition
Our ancestors had to stay physically fit to survive. Whether it was...
Breaking the Statistics
Spokane area Indian youth showing how they’re breaking statistics.
Traditional Games and Sports
Traditional sports and games can form the backbone of a community, and...
The Dirty Secret About Fitness Models and Bodybuilders
Often when you are trying to find exercising tips on the internet,...
Gen-I
Meet more Indigenous youth whose plans to make a difference brought them...
Indigenized Fitness Spaces
Working out does not require having an expensive gym membership or equipment....
Be Consistent, Be Persistent, and Measure Your Progress
Anyone and everyone can start a fitness program that meets their goal....
Vote Indian Vote
Students from Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Montana promote the Native American Vote.
All About Warming Up
What is Warming Up? Warming up prepares the body for more intense...
All About Strength Training
What is Strength Training? Life is easier when you are strong and...
Love Your Life
After serving multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, like many veterans, Lyn...
All About Recovery
What is Recovery and Why it is Important Recovery is just as...
All About Muscle Growth
What is Muscle Growth? Muscle growth (hypertrophy) is where muscles become larger...
Love Your Life
From desperation to inspiration, Shaneyka’s story will help lead you to appreciate...
Why to hawks and turkey vultures keep appearing in my dreams? Why did a vulture actually drop a feather to the ground right in front of me and not fly away? It’s feather landed less than a foot from a hawk feather! I’m not Native American but much respect
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