The red lake band of chippewas, the good path in life program is a youth-focused initiative that aims to increase academic success, college preparedness, cultural linkages/supports, community…

The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians received a $499,936 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731). The 5-year "Good Path in Life" program aims to increase academic success, college preparedness, cultural supports, leadership opportunities, and resilience for 200 female youth (grades 7-12) on the Red Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota. Key activities include implementing American Indian life skills training, academic mentoring, tribal youth leadership development, and talking circles. The program also seeks to contribute to a 10% decrease in victimization rates for female youth by enhancing protective factors and resilience. Tribal youth program officials and elders will monitor and consult on the program's implementation through the Red Lake Boys & Girls Clubs.

The red lake band of chippewas, the good path in life program is a youth-focused initiative that aims to increase academic success, college preparedness, cultural linkages/supports, community leadership opportunities, and resilience for female youth (grades 7-12) on the red lake reservation in northern minnesota. The project has set specific goals to be achieved by the end of year five, including a 25% increase in academic success and college preparedness for 200 and 100 female students, respectively, an increase in generational cultural linkages/supports for 200 female youth, and effective leadership opportunities for female youth. The project also seeks to contribute to a 10% decrease in victimization rates for RL female youth by increasing protective factors and resilience. The program will be monitored by tribal youth program officials through the red lake BOY & girls clubs and will involve tribal elders as program consultants. Activities to be implemented include the implementation of american indian life skills, academic mentoring supports, tribal youth leadership training, and talking circles, among others. Continued funding for the good path in life program is critical to ensuring the success and well-being of female youth on the red lake reservation.