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Culture is Prevention

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

Indigi-IWTK: STI/HIV Self Testing Service

Sex 101 Generally speaking, sexual activity is any activity — either alone...

Reclaiming Food Sovereignty

For centuries, Indigenous communities have been disconnected from their traditional food sources...

Seven Generations

Young American Indian men, especially in the Northern Plains, face a greater...

Navigating College as a Young Native Man

Navigating college as a Native man poses unique challenges and opportunities. For...

Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office

Doctor’s offices, clinics, and other medical spaces can cause anxiety, fear, and...

Does Breast Size Really Matter?

Setting Boundaries with Social Media

Today’s generation is pressured to be what society deems “perfect.” Although you...

Preparing to Attend a Mainstream University

Getting accepted into college is an impressive achievement and important milestone. However,...

I Strengthen My Nation: Sierra

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in partnership with We R...

How to Prioritize Your Schoolwork

Whether you are in high school, college, or graduate school, time management...

How to Get a Job in High School

Do you need to find a job? Are you unsure of where...

I Strengthen My Nation: Caitlin

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in partnership with We R...

How to Accept Change

Sometimes, change can be sudden and difficult to cope with. Other times,...

How to Date Yourself

Dating can be hard, especially if you don’t know what you are...

Saying Yes or No: What Is Consent?

How to Request Accommodations at School

Accommodations are adjustments that help support people with disabilities. There are many...

How to Practice Mindfulness

Life is busy From school to sports to work, it often feels...

Consent And Communication

How to Deal with a Breakup

There is not one way to magically get over a breakup completely...

Your College Survival Guide

Ahh, college! It’s an exciting time for self-exploration, meeting new people, and...

Consent Explained: What Is It?

How to Succeed in Your Career

Career success is important because your career impacts many aspects of your...

Indigenous Coming of Age Movies and Shows You NEED to Watch

Coming-of-age movies and shows can help us better understand and navigate the...

Top Signs Boys are in Puberty

18 Things You Should Know How to Do Before You Turn 18

Turning 18 is an important event, marking our transition into adulthood. However,...

Self-Advocacy Tips for Youth with Disabilities

Self-advocacy, or speaking up for yourself and your needs, can make your...

Top Signs Girls are in Puberty

Does Size Really Matter?

As a teenager, we’re all consumed with similar worries. From wanting to...

Preparing for Your Driver’s Test

Getting your driver’s license is an exciting and life-changing experience! There is...

Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty

How to Help a Friend Who Drank Too Much

Being around a friend who drank too much can be scary, especially...

How to Face Your Bully When You Go Back to School

Going back to school after a break, whether summer or Christmas, can...

Puberty: What Is Doctor Confidentiality?

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Family

Family relationships can be beautiful but tricky to navigate at times. Learning...

Ways to Help a Friend Who is Being Bullied

Bullying is never fun or funny, especially when it’s happening to a...

Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors

Stocking Your Pantry: A Guide to Pantry Necessities

Whether you’re new to cooking or just moved into your own place,...

Financial Aid – Getting Money for College

Going to college can be expensive, but financial aid and scholarships can...

Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful!

What Does Disability Really Mean?

How Do You Define Disability? “Disability” can mean different things to different...

Heads Up: Sex Must Start with Consent

The idea of having sex can be both exciting and nerve-wracking! You...

Does Penis Size Really Matter?

How to Swap in Healthier Foods for Junk Food

With our busy schedules, from school to sports to work, it can...

How to Access Free or Low-Cost Birth Control

When it comes to birth control, there are many different options available...

Menstruation: What To Expect

Tips for Teens with Diabetes

Diabetes can happen to anyone at any age. Type 1 diabetes (T1D)...

How to Stay Safe from COVID-19

Going to school in person can be super fun. You get to...

Period Hygiene: Tampons, Pads and Menstrual Cups

How to Protect Yourself from the Flu

The fall season is an exciting time! There are fun activities to...

How To Prepare for Your First Date

First dates can be both exciting and nerve-racking, whether it’s your first...

How the Boner Grows

HPV Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections...

Real Talk About Sexual Pleasure

Sexual pleasure comes from understanding how your body works and what feels...

All About Getting Your Period

Thinking About Having Sex

It’s important that you think through your decision to have sex with...

Wait what?! That’s what you do with lube?

A little-known fact is that lube can be a real game-changer when...

Masturbation: Totally Normal

Sex 101

People define “sex” in different ways. The dictionary defines it as “sexually...

Oral Sex

Oral sex is using one’s mouth to stimulate a partner’s genitals. Just...

Puberty and Finding Out Who You Are

Protecting Yourself During Oral Sex

It is possible to get HIV and other STDs during oral sex...

Protecting Yourself During Anal Sex

Anal sex involves inserting one partner’۪s penis into another partner’۪s anus. It...

The Plants of Your Place

Protecting Yourself During Vaginal Sex

Vaginal sex happens when a partner’s penis is inserted into another partner’s...

Withdrawal – Pulling Out

Withdrawal is when the man pulls his penis out of the vagina...

Culture is Prevention

The Real Story about Dental Dams

Giving and receiving oral sex can be fun and feel good. But...

Internal Condom Instructions

***Remember to always check the expiration date and package of any condom...

Culture is Prevention – Sarah

How to Use an External (Male) Condom

If you choose to have sex, condoms can protect you and your...

Top 10 Sex Myths

MYTH #10: If I use birth control, I don’t need to worry...

BRAVE: Episode 7

I Don’t Have Health Insurance – Now What?

There are plenty of reasons why you might not have health insurance....

Tips for Saving

So, you’re thinking about getting that car you’ve been eyeing, or you...

BRAVE: Episode 6

How to Stay Safe When Traveling

Whether you’re going somewhere a couple of hours away or outside the...

History of Native Reproductive Health

It is no secret that the federal government has tried for centuries...

BRAVE: Episode 5

How to Use Ride Sharing Services Safely

Rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are good options when walking or...

Getting a Career in STEM

The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (or STEM) are incredibly...

Brave: Episode 4

Condom Shopping Guide

Get the facts!

How to Stay Connected with Old Friends

A major part of growing up is experiencing new things in life....

BRAVE: Episode 3

Opening a Bank Account

Are you starting your first job? Going to college soon? Or just...

Establishing Healthy Boundaries with Your Significant Other

Whether you’re at the start of a new relationship or in the...

BRAVE: Episode 2

Know Your Rights: Medical Mistreatment

The medical mistreatment of Native people is routed in a very real...

What I Love About My Indigenous Features

As an Indigenous adult, I want to do everything I can to...

BRAVE: Episode 1

How to Study Effectively

When you think of studying, you might feel a sense of dread....

Best Studying Hacks

For many of us studying is on the top of our to-do...

Sunhawk / Managing Stress

Being a Strong Indigenous Leader

Indigenous leadership is a hot topic these days. The truth is that...

Our Stories Connect Us to Place and People

Indigenous people have always been some of the best storytellers, and recently...

Olivia / Keeping It All Inside

Humor is Sexy (Sometimes)

There are many qualities that can make someone sexy or attractive. Physical...

Real Talk About Getting What You Need From Your Boo

In a healthy relationship, we should be appreciated, listened to, and have...

Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College

Level Up Your Self-Love Game

We’ve all heard the phrase “love yourself.” But, what does loving yourself...

Land Stewardship and our Mental Health

As Indigenous people, we know that connecting to our land is connecting...

Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks

When and How to Quit a Job

If you have a job, you’ve probably dreaded going in at least...

Tips for Forming Deeper Relationships

Relationships, whether they are romantic or platonic, impact our daily lives. This...

Kennedy / Seeing Kindness

What I Love About My Body

When I was a teenager there was little to no information about...

Who is Deer Woman from Reservation Dogs?

In “Come and Get Your Love” (Season 1, Episode 5) of the...

Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors

Staying Balanced in College

Keeping a healthy balance between life, school, and work is what everyone...

Talking to Your Partner About Protection

The thought of talking to a partner about sex makes a lot...

Jowun / Self-Care For Me

Abstinence

Abstinence means not having sex (that means NO vaginal, oral, or anal...

Condoms 101

If you are having sex, condoms are the only method that provides...

Isis / School Stressors

Emergency Contraception: The Morning After Pill

Emergency contraception is a special type of oral contraceptive that can be...

Dual Method

Many people, who have vagina-penis sex, use dual protection. Dual protection means:...

Aurora / Connection

The Shot – Depo

The Shot, or Depo- Provera®, contains a large dose of a progestin...

Pill, Patch or Ring

What is it and how does it work to prevent pregnancy? Hormones...

Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone

Sponge

The Sponge is a soft plastic (polyurethane) sponge that is worn in...

Fertility Awareness: Rhythm Method

How does it work to prevent pregnancy? A woman identifies the days...

#Indigilove Recap Video

Sterilization

For women sterilization includes a surgical procedure that permanently blocks her fallopian...

6 Tips for Applying for Scholarships

Applying to scholarships for college, graduate school, or even summer programs can...

Siletz DVPI PSA

How Dancing can Teach you to Love your Body

When it comes to our bodies, dancing can provide confidence and a...

Using Culture to Cope with COVID

COVID has brought more than just physical illness to our communities. It’s...

MMIWG (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women and Girls)

Weird (but normal) Body Facts

Our bodies are amazing and house many secrets! Are you curious to...

6 Questions to Help You Find the Right Birth Control for You

Are you curious about what birth control options are out there? Here...

Life Is Sacred

How to Navigate Health Insurance

Medical visits and procedures, like x-rays, can be expensive. That is why...

PSA This Relationship Advice is Actually Genius

Relationships – whether they are with our family members, friends, or significant...

Elder Teachings

How to Stay Safe on Social Media

Like many things in life, social media can be used for good...

How to Pick the Right College For You

Deciding to go to college is a big decision and one that...

Heart of the Land | Prevent Suicide

How to Lease Your First Apartment

6 Tips for Renting Your First Apartment On the lookout for your...

Connecting to Our Land is Connecting to Our Culture

Our relationship with the land is a huge part of our culture...

We R Native Ambassadors

We R Native Ambassadors Class of 2018/2019

How to Expand Your Networks

Have you ever heard the saying, “It doesn’t matter what you know,...

Native Women Just Can’t Anymore

Sex can be fun and empowering. However, some of us – especially...

Healthy Relationships PSA

How to Make Peace With Your Body

Just like plants need sunshine, nutrients, water, and connection to other beings...

Shutting Down Slut Shamers

Enjoying sex or openly expressing your sexuality doesn’t make you a “slut.”...

Native VOICES Trailer

Check out the trailer for Native VOICES

What you Need to know about your Vagina and Vulva

Have you ever looked at your body and wondered, “Is this normal?”...

How to Use the Pill

The birth control pill (“the pill”) is simple to use and can...

WRN Ambassadors

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