Our curriculum empowers students to understand the cultural significance of Keeping Tobacco Sacred through engaging lessons, activities, and lectures. Students explore the historical, medicinal, and ceremonial roles of tobacco, learning about its indigenous plants and practices. The program evolves by allowing youth to become educators and advocates, leading impactful youth-led listening sessions to share the importance of preserving this sacred tradition.

COHORT
GRADES

6th - 12th
College

TOTAL
sessions

4-6

Seasons
Available

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

General
Schedule

varies; check calendar for more information

Lead Program Staff:

Program Outcomes

With proven, measurable outcomes, our program empowers youth to thrive academically while strengthening their cultural identity. These specific outcomes are tied to this program:

Free Adult Education

Increased confidence in self & identity

Access to Community Spaces

PROGRAM CORE VALUE

When it comes to programming, the sky’s the limit. At the same time, we recognize that the community's needs come first. That’s why, after thoughtful consideration, our community has come together to define four core values that guide everything we do. This program specifically targets:

SHERIIN' [red] PROGRAM

Native Identity &
Community

PROGRAM CALENDAR:

Our programs are exclusively available to those enrolled in the department, ensuring a tailored and immersive experience designed just for you.

  • 1

    Ages 0 - 26

  • 2

    Los Angeles County Residents

  • 3

    Native American and/or Indigenous Persons

  • 4

    Fernandeño Tataviam Tribal Citizens [any place of residence]