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Resource Highlight: Native Youth Sexual Health Network

The Native Youth Sexual Health Network (NYSHN) is an organization by and for Indigenous youth that works across issues of sexual and reproductive health, rights and justice throughout the United States and Canada. NYSHN’s work is grounded in their core operational values, which include Youth Leadership, Empowerment, and Intergenerational Organizing for Future Generations.

Programming:

Current projects include:

And you can check out some of their past projects here: nativeyouthsexualhealth.com/past-projects

Their site also has a number resources and toolkits, including:

NYSHN is led by and for Indigenous youth under the age of 30. They are always looking for new members for their team and broader network.

CONTACT

You can contact The Native Youth Sexual Health Network by:

Or you can visit them online at nativeyouthsexualhealth.com

If you have questions about this topic, feel free to contact one of our peer educators. [Link]

Last Updated: March 2022

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