Our Future Generations
The Youth Program is a culturally grounded, year-round, educational initiative designed to serve Indigenous youth (K–12) across the Denver Metro area. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, this program nurtures identity, cultural confidence, emotional wellness, and academic engagement through seasonal, theme-based programming. It provides safe, inclusive spaces where youth can explore culture, creativity, land-based learning, and leadership development alongside elders, educators, and community mentors.
Program Pillars
cultural connection
Educational
confidence
holistic
wellness
leadership
development
Strengthen Indigenous youth identity through direct engagement with cultural traditions, language, and intergenerational learning.
Reinforce literacy, creative expression, and academic engagement through grade-specific and growth-targeted curriculum.
Foster emotional well-being, self-awareness, and peer connection using Indigenous frameworks and restorative practices.
Support youth leadership through mentorship, community roles, and youth-led events.
Youth Program Classes
Homework Support
Provides a safe, encouraging space where youth receive one-on-one and small-group assistance to complete assignments, build study skills, and grow academic confidence.
Medicine Wheel Teachings
Youth explore Indigenous traditions through teachings of the Medicine Wheel. The meaning of the Medicine Wheel represents the different phases of life, seasons, and the cycilal nature of life.
Pow-Wow & Cultural Crafts
This program introduces youth to Pow-Wow and crafting culture through shared teachings, practice, and participation.
Creator's Game
Explore lacrosse (Creator’s Game) through hands-on play, learning skills, teamwork, and the rich traditions behind this Indigenous sport.
Monday
Homework Support
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
Thursday
Homework Support
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Culture Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
Family Nights
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Monthly
Saturday
Creator's Game
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*Seasonal
*Sloan's Lake
Homework Support
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Culture Night
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Homework Support
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Creator's Game
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
Get In Touch!
Youth Program Manager, Michelle Perez
Phone (Text): (720) 237-1244
Phone (Calls): (720) 638-8407
Email: michelle@denverindiancenter.org
Youth Program Coordinator, Ty Tallbull
Phone (Text): (720) 582-3326
Phone (Calls): (720) 638-8417
Email: tyler@denverindiancenter.org
Sunday
Community Gatherings
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*Monthly
Weekly Schedule