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Students Get Hands-On Learning with Gila River Close Up Program

Students Get Hands-On Learning with Gila River Close Up Program
Students Get Hands-On Learning with Gila River Close Up Program
Author
Mikhail Sundust
Year

A group of young Community members from various local high schools participated in the Close Up program and received an in-depth view into the world of tribal government.

The Close Up program is a yearly endeavor that is designed to give students a thorough lesson on the inner mechanics and management of the Community. One student said that she learned new and fresh ideas about the branches of government. Another student walked away with a greater sense of empowerment. “As youth we can change the future of the Gila River reservation.”...

governmental branches
leadership development
sustainable leadership
tribal youth
youth development
Native Nations
Gila River Indian Community
Resource Type
News and Opinion
Topics
Governance
Justice Systems
Leadership
Citation

Mikhail Sundust. "Close Up Program Gives In Depth View of Tribal Government." Gila River Indian News. April 11, 2017. Article. (https://www.gricnews.org/index.php/grin-articles/2017-articles/april-7-2017-articles/students-get-hands-on-learning-with-the-gila-river-close-up-program#0, accessed June 12, 2024)

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