Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Gears Up for 2022 Growing Season with Grants, Gardens, Water Conservation, and More

ZUNI, NM (May 26, 2022) — With vital support from the Native American Agriculture Fund, New Mexico Department of Health, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Whole Kids Foundation, the Zuni Youth […]
Opening Doors: Zuni Youth Connect to Traditional Culture and New Opportunities in Zion National Park

ZUNI, NM (Apr. 15, 2022) — With support from the 11th Hour Project’s N2 Program, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, a Zuni cultural advisor, and a group of eight youth […]
The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Will Launch its Emerging Artist Apprenticeship Program on Mar. 21

ZUNI, NM (Feb. 25, 2022) — Together with the Administration for Native Americans and the Ancestral Rich Treasures of Zuni (ARTZ) Cooperative, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project will launch its […]
Elroy & Kandis

For Elroy Natachu Jr. and Kandis Quam, the decision to join the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project this year was not a difficult one to make. The 31-year-old cousins, born just […]
A Shared Experience of Delapna:we: The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Unveiled its 2022 Oral History Project on Feb. 11-12

ZUNI, NM (Feb. 18, 2022) — Together with Ho’n A:wan Productions, ShiwiSun Productions, and the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project unveiled its 4th annual […]
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Celebrates 2021 Growing Season, Looks Toward 2022

ZUNI, NM (Jan. 25, 2022) — With funding from the Native American Agriculture Fund, New Mexico Department of Health, Notah Begay III Foundation, and the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance, […]
Chant

In youth work, we often talk about the importance of positive role models in the lives of children. We also know that it can be difficult to fully understand the […]
The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Prepares to Build on Successes of 2021

ZUNI, NM (Jan. 17, 2022) — For nonprofit organizations across the country, 2020 was a year of rapid adaptation due to the onset of the Covid pandemic. For some, including […]
Meet Benjamin!

Hello! My name is Benjamin. I’m 7 years old, and I’m in second grade at Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School. When I was 4, I started ZYEP soccer. Then I did […]
Meet Kaleb!

My name is Kaleb. I’m 11 years old, and I participate in all of ZYEP’s Youth Sport programs. I played in the soccer and flag football leagues this fall. I […]