My Environment Videos
Check out the latest news, views, and thoughts from young people across Indian Country.
Culture is Prevention
Culture is Prevention – Sarah
BRAVE: Episode 7
BRAVE: Episode 6
BRAVE: Episode 5
Brave: Episode 4
BRAVE: Episode 3
BRAVE: Episode 2
BRAVE: Episode 1
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Olivia / Keeping It All Inside
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Kennedy / Seeing Kindness
Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors
Jowun / Self-Care For Me
Isis / School Stressors
Aurora / Connection
Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone
#Indigilove Recap Video
Siletz DVPI PSA
MMIWG (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women and Girls)
Life Is Sacred
Elder Teachings
Defined by my Ancestors, Not Dead Presidents
Heart of the Land | Prevent Suicide
We R Native Ambassadors
We R Native Ambassadors Class of 2018/2019
Healthy Relationships PSA
Native VOICES Trailer
Check out the trailer for Native VOICES
WRN Ambassadors
Represent We R Native
Indigikitchen
Re-indigenizing our diets
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch…
Powwow Sweat
Jingle Dress
My Culture
We R Quileute
Native Energy Odyssey
Visit from the Sustainable Development Institute to Lakota Nation – Pine Ridge…
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
Dreamcatcher-We Need You Here
Our community is like a #dreamcatcher. Each strand has it’s own qualities,…
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part…
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
The Medicine Game
Brothers Miles and Lyle Thompson-two of the top college lacrosse players of…
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Energy 101: Hydropower
Learn how hydropower captures the kinetic energy of flowing water and turns…
A Fish Tale
Breaking the Statistics
Spokane area Indian youth showing how they’re breaking statistics.
Gen-I
Meet more Indigenous youth whose plans to make a difference brought them…
Vote Indian Vote
Students from Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Montana promote the Native American Vote.
Love Your Life
After serving multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, like many veterans, Lyn…
Love Your Life
From desperation to inspiration, Shaneyka’s story will help lead you to appreciate…
Healthy Realtionships
The Merrill Middle School students put together a video highlighting what they…
Diné Origin Of Living 102 Winters
According to Diné origin stories on aging, the lifespan of the Navajo…
Sequoia Dance
I Am Native. Sequoia Lynn Dance (Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, age 17) This is…
The Otherside Remix Music Video
The Otherside Remix Music Video was filmed in various locations for about…
Our Cultures are Our Source of Health
Renowned Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, Wes Studi, explains how American…
Outdoor Training | Well For Culture
Fitness in a natural, outdoor environment is one of the foundational backbones…
Three Boys
A film by Sterlin Harjo
Represent – Computer Medicine
Mattie Harper, Bois Forte Ojibwe, is a Ph.D candidate in Ethnic Studies…
REPRESENT
Kayla Gebeck, Red Lake Ojibwe, studies linguistics and Native American Studies at…
Money, Money, Money
Sean Robinson is a young male struggling to live on his…
Managing Stress
Stress is all too natural. But here are some tips for keeping…
Gangs
Nonfiction film about the gang crisis in Indian Country.
When Rumors Escalate
Online comments are misconstrued. A 14 year-old girl is victimized online when…
Reclaim the Fire
A video written by the youth of Rosebud to address the issues…
Native Love is Respect
Justin Secakuku is a member of the Hopi Tribe of Arizona and…
Native Love is Compassion
Raelyn Rodriguez is a member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians…
Native Love is Community
Alaska is home to 229 federally recognized tribes. Of those tribes operating…
Making Fun
People post things online that they wouldn’t say in person. A teenage…
Communication
Non-verbal communication can be more than important than verbal.
STD Testing – How to Know if You Have an STD
How do you know if you have an STD? There’s only one…
How Do You Know if Someone Wants to Have Sex with You?
The only way to know if someone wants to have sex with…
Ready for Level 3?
Are you ready for level 3?
Native VOICES
The best sex ed video you’ll ever see
How to Use A Condom
Auntie describes how to use a latex condom. Check out the steps…
We Are Still Here
What is today’s young Native American’s life like? What are the challenges…
Native It Gets Better
Here’s my personal vlog about being queer in today’s world! This is…
Worried about someone feeling depressed
There’s nothing wrong with being with a friend who is suffering from…
Where I’m From
What makes you thankful about where you’re from?
When Your Friend is Talking About Suicide
Rob shares what he would do if his friend was suicidal.
When You Stay Healthy
Morning Rae, a jingle dress dancer, likes to eat healthy and stay…
We’re in This Together
A video documentary about how one group of youth are using friendship…
We Are Thankful
There are many things to be thankful for…..family, friends, community and much…
We Are Not Alone
Haida warrior: Anthony discusses his experience living in Hydaburg, AK, his struggles…
Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance: It Gets Better!
This “It gets better” video was made in support of Two-Spirit youth…
Violence Against Women
Please contact your senators and representatives and urge them to pass a…
Two Spirit Project (Garni)
Garni (Blackfoot Nation) talks about coming out as a lesbian and her…
Two Spirit
Two Spirited people have both a male and female spirit in them.
Tradition-Our Strength as Anishinaabe
We are not alone. #weRnative
Traditional Stories of Sexual Health
Joey Criddle is a Two Spirit man fighting with other LGBTQ Native…
To the Indigenous Women: A Poem by the 1491s
Raise Awareness and Help End the Epidemic of Violence against Native Women…
The Thin Line…
A personal documentary about the effects of substance abuse on family members.
The New Kid
Starting a new school
The Importance of Forgiveness
Jeremiah shares some life advice about the importance of forgiveness.
Talking
Are you worried about a friend who is depressed or suicidal…one of…
Suicide Warning Signs
Leading the charge to prevent suicide: Tessa talks about her experiences with…
Suicide Affects Us All
Carson’s story explores a First Nation youth’s thoughts after his friend died…
Staying in Shape
Video created by Menominee students for the WeRNative website
Spiritual Well-being
Steven offers some advice and encourages us to be positive…each day
Smoking is a Choice
We are all faced with choices. Smoking is one of them.
Smoking
In this video Davian Zephier,, Yankton Sioux, talks about his own experience…
Singing Lessons by the 1491s
Dallas Goldtooth teaches how to sing the AIM song. This video is…
Sharing With One Another
We are not alone and we can come out stronger in the…
Sexual Identity/LGBTQ
Rob discusses acceptance, sexual identity and not being afraid of who you…
Sex 101…Thinking About Having Sex
A video addressing the risks that can come with having sex, such…
Self-medicating with Alcohol or Drugs
Megan discusses some unhealthy lifestyle decisions and how she got through it….
Ripple Effect
When you’re feeling down, try talking with someone who can help. Call…
Rez Life
In every boy’s life there are choices that he faces.
REPRESENT – Workout
Monica Stretten is Chickahominy from California. She is a Native American Studies…
Reflections – Self Image
Real Beauty Comes From Having a Positive Self-Image.
Puberty
Video created by Menominee students for the We R Native website
Pregnancy-Teen Parents Panel
At the Native STAND youth conference in Chehalis, WA (summer 2009), four…
Pregnancy Options
Tanika shares what advice she would give to a friend if they…
Please Understand – Overcoming Depression
A young teen wants everyone to know that feeling bad is temporary.
Pink Cloud
“Pink Cloud” by Waylon (Navajo).
Physically Healthy
Video created by Menominee students for the WeRNative website
Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts
Wash, Rinse, Repeat – Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts – ReachOut.com
Overcoming Shyness
Tlingit pride: Vanessa shares how she overcame shyness.
Non Removable
Fighting for what is theirs. We are here to stay.
Natives Helping Natives
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference…
Natives and Sports
Arabella Zephier (Yankton Sioux, Ihanktonwan Oyate) talks about her struggles with wanting…
Native Pride-Language
What does Native Pride mean to you? Anthony talks about keeping traditions…
Native Love
We would like to show love and recognition to all Native women…
Miss Indian Nations
A short conversation with Shanoa Pinkham (Yakama), 2011 Miss Indian Nations.
Managing Pressure to Use Alcohol
Ever been put in a tough spot? Promise, Santee Sioux, talks about…
Managing High School and College Pressures
Make the best of your academic experience, work hard but also have…
Managing anger
Amelia Zephier (Yankton Sioux) talks about how she copes with her anger…
Maintaining A Balance
One thing Kristie has always maintained in her life is balance physically,…
Losing You To The Crowd
Negative peer pressure and the impacts on friendship. Video By: Native CHAT…
Living with Someone Experiencing Depression
WE ARE NOT ALONE. Tessa (Kiana Traditional Council) talks about living with…
Life Transitions-to adulthood
Three boys learn an important life lesson in Sterlin Harjo (Creek/Seminole) short…
Life Transitions-adolescence
This is a visual interpretation of a teenage girl finding herself and…
Life Tips
Run Breath Drink. Positive or negative decisions you make that will…
Kicking Butts and Staying Smoke Free
Smoking is not so glamorous. There are several ways smoking ruins your…
Keeping culture alive-running
Dirk Whitebreast, a member of Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi…
Jaecie’s Story
Who’s important in your life? Who makes you happy? Jaecie gives us…
It’s always a good day to be Indigenous
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference…
Impact of Drug Use On Your Life
Two youth share their stories about their past drug and alcohol use….
Impact of drug use – Amelia
Amelia Zephier (Yankton Sioux) talks about the impact of using drugs.
Impact of drug use
Lyle talks about the potential impacts of drug use on and off…
Impact of alcohol
Amelia (Yankton Sioux) talks about the impact of alcohol and how choosing…
I’m Single and I’m Happy
How to be alone. A video by fiilmaker, Andrea Dorfman, and poet/singer/songwriter,…
If You’re Feeling Depressed
What do I do if I think I’m feeling depressed? As a…
Identity-Smoke Signals
A funny clip from the movie, Smoke Signals. How to be…
Identity-Proud Native American
A video poem that honors Anishinaabe heritage. The poem illustrates a young…
Identity-Geronimo E-KIA
Geronimo was a product of his environment. A human. One with flaws….
Identity In College
Finding yourself and discovering your identity is part of life. Ah-in-nist shares…
I Strengthen My Nation – PSA
That one choice strengthens you, strengthens others, and strengthens your Nation.
I Strengthen My Nation – Extended
People notice your actions. You have influence. Think about it. What someone…
I Got Culture
A Public Service Announcement filmed by youth participants at the NativeSTAND conference…
I Am Strong – Maurice’s Story
Maurice, Yankton Sioux, talks his experience with bullying, suicide and the steps…
How the Chipmunk Got Its Stripes
A traditional Tulalip story of how the chipmunk got its stripes….
HOPE
Rob wants to talk about one important word….HOPE…and what you can do…
Honor
Hannabah tells us a little bit about herself and what it means…
Homelessness
Watch Elmer helping a homeless friend during tough times. Created by Menominee…
Hey There Chlamydia
Hey There Chlamydia, Plain White T’s Parody Music Video. Created by: Keith…
HEY Mural
This is the final video from the Healthy and Empowered Youth Project…
Helping a Friend With a Drinking Problem – Angel
Angel talks about helping a friend with a drinking problem.
Helping a Friend with a Drinking Problem
Seprieono shares how being honest with a friend your concerned about can…
Healthy Relationships
Are you in a relationship? Are you dependent on that someone? One…
Healthy Lifestyle
Born an athlete or not, everyone can become healthy and fit. If…
Growing Up with Mental Health Disorders
Trevon and Nicolas share their life experiences facing mental health disorders. Video…
Gratitude And Their Influence On Your Happiness
Jeri talks about the importance of forgiving and how it can help…
Grandma’s Seeds
Zefren Anderson shares his digital story about the empowerment his Grandmother gave…
Girls Could Be So Mean
It is hard to stand up for what you believe and the…
Getting Wasted
Do you know of someone who has been wasted and made some…
Getting Through Tough Times
Shante talks about suicide prevention, bullying and positive ways to get through…
Getting Help For Drug Use
I CONTROL MY BODY A survivors words of wisdom: Jamie Paddock discusses…
Getting Help For Drug Use
I CONTROL MY BODY Haida warrior: Anthony discusses his experience living in…
Get To Where You Want To Be
Sometimes you need to inspire others to get where they want to…
Friendships
Cierra, Yankton Sioux, shares her struggles with friendships in school. She shares…
Feeling Hopeless
By helping his community Jeremiah was able to help himself in times…
Feeling Good: Optimism
Sam Fathallah on being optimistic and finding help within your friends.
Family
Shante’s grandma has been there for her through thick and thin. She…
Experiencing Grief
Dealing with death can be hard. Megan shares how she felt after…
Eating Well And Feeling Healthy
What’s it take to make a change for the better? Try using…
Drugs And Alcohol
Vance Home Gun. How has alcohol affected your life? Vance shares a…
Drugs & Alcohol – Teen Panel
This is a video featuring two youth who share their stories about…
Do Grades Matter?
Do my grades matter when I’m a freshman? Erika, Yankton Sioux, talks…
Dii ei Shighan (This Is My Home)
Graham Beyale. This is my DIGITAL STORY that was made at a…
Different Is Normal
Changing bodies Being different is normal.You don’t need to worry about whether…
Dia-beatable
Diabetes Rap
Developing Coping Strategies
WE ARE NOT ALONE A survivors words of wisdom: Jamie Paddock discusses…
Depression Happens
Sometimes you get depressed, but know that it’s something that happens to…
Depression
A girls pursuit of happiness.
Dakota Matt
Physical activity excercise Why do you like to be active? Dakota shares…
Controlling The Rollercoaster
Dealing with difficult emotions
Considering Using Drugs?
Are you considering using drugs? Lyle tells us what you may want…
Condoms 101
Before you put it on Here are some tips on what you…
Condoms 101
How you store your condoms is just as important as how you…
Condoms 101
Steps to putting on a male condom A video explaining how to…
College Advice
Jeannette (Blackfeet Nation), a student at Portland State University, shares how she…
College Advice
James Dakota (Sauk-Suiattle), a student at Northwest Indian College, shares what he’s…
College Advice
Stephanie Spearing (Southern Cheyenne from Oklahoma) gives advice about financial aid and…
Choices
Life choices come at you fast. The choices you make today, affect…
Bullying
Bullying Is Not the Ojibwe Way
Body Image
Love the skin you’re in MY BODY Erika, Yankton Sioux, talks about…
Benefits Of Physical Activity And Exercise
MY BODY Lanelle talks about her love for the game of basketball…
Before You Act
Jay Laplant- Do you sit back and think about all your options…
Becoming Independent
Sean Robinson is a young male struggling to live on his own….
Be Active
MY BODY Davian Zephier, Yankton Sioux, talks about the importance of staying…
Asema Is Sacred
Around Here
A Survivor’s Words Of Wisdom
WE ARE NOT ALONE A survivors words of wisdom: Jamie talks about…
A Story Of Help And Hope
Suicide prevention
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Monika lost her identity…but her identity never lost her. Instead of feeling…
