We are excited to partner with Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation, Douglas County Colorado State University Extension, Douglas County School District and Colorado Young Leaders in bringing you the second annual Youth Leadership Summit!
Gen7 Youth Ambassadors will join us for this incredible opportunity to learn about social change-making, develop leadership skills and engage in meaningful multi-cultural dialogue.
Wednesday, October 16 Travel Day for out of State Gen7 Ambassadors Thursday, October 17 Day: Recreation and prep for presentations for Gen 7 Ambassadors Evening: Join Youth Leadership Summit at Stone Canyon Edventure Center
Friday, October 18 Day: Building Relationships / Developing Skills/ Exploring Solutions / Youth-led Presentations. Evening: Team-building Activities / Stay at Stone Canyon
Saturday, October 19 Day: Building Relationships Developing Skills / Exploring Solutions / Youth-led Presentations. Evening: Team-building Activities / Stay at Stone Canyon
Sunday, October 20 Day: Cultural presentations at Douglas County Fairgrounds (open to the public) / Discussion of and preparation for service-learning projects Evening: Prep for Presentations/Stay at Guest House
Monday, October 21 Day: Cultural Presentations at Local Schools for Gen7 Ambassadors Evening: Stay at Guest House
Tuesday, October 22 Day: Recreation and Council Meetings for Gen7 Ambassadors Evening: Stay at Guest House
Wednesday, October 23 Travel Day for out of State Gen7 Ambassadors
The inaugural Summit occurred in September 2018 at the Cherokee Ranch & Castle in Sedalia, CO. It brought together over 30 young leaders (both Native and non-Native) from the Arapaho, Shoshone, Lakota, Navajo and Choctaw tribes as well as from across the greater Denver metropolitan area to discuss pressing issues and share wisdom, experiences and traditions. The Summit aimed to raise awareness around the powerful repercussions of our shared history, create lasting friendships and identify current issues impacting both cultures. The Summit culminated in a Celebration Dinner and a Powwow/Community Gathering.