Native News Network

Central California, Eastern Sierra 
June 28-July 1, 2012 

Majesty is the backbone of California. The highest mountains and the freshest lakes hold the spirit of the people. Timeless, ancient wisdom in crisp air. The Paiute-Shoshone, Miwok, and Mono People lead ITY through their diverse lands. 
We go to the lows and highs of earth and history. Feel the experience of an educational adventure in indigenous science and knowledge - from mother earth and her first people. 

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Deer Park Teen Camp 2012 
Escondido, California 
July 11-15, 2012 

Join InterTribal Youth participation in the multi-cultural Deer Park Teen Camp in the hills of Escondido. A peaceful retreat led cooperatively by word-renowned leader of peace Thich Nhat Hanh. Overcoming war, genocide and trauma, Tich-na han teaches forgiveness, compassion and mindfulness. Martin Luther King Jr. nominated Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize in1967. 
As a Zen Master and lecturer at top U.S. and European universities, our Native Youth will access worldly knowledge aimed at re-freshing our peaceful self and increasing our natural abilities. These times require a new approach as gentle warriors. Stop, Breathe, Smile. 

“Early Bird" Registration Encouraged

San Diego, Southern California 
July 22-29, 2012 

Set on ancestral lands, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, lay the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla. This is where our InterTribal Youth program hold residence during a REAL college experience. 
Cool beach breezes, crystal waters and wisdom of the local mountain people make the perfect outdoor classroom. Program includes SDSU tour and adventurous reservation two-day camping trip. 

Early Registration Recommended!

Northern California 
August 1-5, 2012 

Nor Cal’s land, rainforests, rivers and Pacific Ocean hold giant stories, flowing vibes ,and wide visions. As we make our way from UC Cal Berkeley to Humboldt State and beyond, our tour group is hosted by Mother Earth’s original people. 
To know California is to know the north - to know their stories. Large green and blue Outdoor Classroom and University Tour! 

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Panama, Central America 
August 11-19, 2012 

Look!– no age limit. Get fit naturally and stay well. Retreat & explore rainforests, tropical beaches with monkeys, tucans & abundance of nature. Island hopping, snorkeling, waterfalls and pure nature await us on a journey of a lifetime. Know “all our relations”! 

Register Early, Plan Now

Ecuador, South America 
Feb 13 - 18, 2013 

Tropical forests, snow capped volcanoes, indigenous people living traditional lives, and pristine tropical beaches await you in Ecuador. Located, as its name suggests on the equator, in northwestern South America, just north of Peru. For its size, Ecuador is the most bio and culturally diverse country on earth. Spanning from the great Amazon Jungle to the west rising to 23,000 foot peaks of the Andes Mountains. 

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Panama PowWow and Gathering, Panama, Central America 
Rescheduled to 2013 

The BRIDGE International and InterTribal Youth invite you to the Panama Powow and International Gathering 2013. 
All dancers, students, professionals and cultural leaders are asked to join us at the bridge of the “Americas” - the traditional meeting place of Turtle Island - Panama, Central America. We gather to dance and share in a unified vision of refreshment and regeneration for our Mother Earth and her children. 

International Gathering and Powwow!