Ogitchidag

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Name: 
Ogitchidag Gikinooamaagad Peer Education Program
Location: 
Minneapolis, MN
About Me: 
Ogitchidag Gikinooamaagad (means warrior teachers in the Ojibwe language) is an art and culture based Peer Education Prevention Program for Native American adolescents. It teaches youth prevention and negotiation skills: increases knowledge about alcohol tobacco (and) other drugs, HIV, and other STDs; and builds self-esteem and positive cultural foundations among Native youth.
Interests: 
Educating youth through theatre.
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