Draft Proposal
Modified January 24, 2025
Wayfinding Youth Program
The Wayfinding Program is an intensive youth empowerment initiative that combines traditional Polynesian navigation principles with outdoor experiential learning, cultural wisdom, mentorship, and life skills training. Designed to foster personal growth, inclusion, and community resilience, this program provides at-risk youth with the tools they need to navigate towards positive life outcomes.
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Priority focus on Indigenous youth, Pacific Islander youth, and other at-risk demographics.
Youth aged 12-17 at risk of criminal justice system involvement.
Core Wayfinding Principles
- Knowing your starting point (self-awareness)
- Reading the Signs (situational awareness)
- Understanding the natural patterns (recognition of life cycles and consequences)
- Community navigation (collective wisdom and support)
- Course correction (adaptability and resilience)
- Reaching your destination (goal setting and achievement)