In Zuni, New Mexico, Zuni children and teens are getting opportunities to explore their heritage, an experience that is increasing their self-esteem and helping them see new opportunities for the future.
“It means so much for these kids to know who they are and where they’re from,” said Zowie Banteah-Yuselew, program coordinator for the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP). “It lets them know they have a purpose greater than themselves.”
Since 2012, First Nations Institute (First Nations) has fostered this purpose, granting almost $120,000 to ZYEP through the First Nations Native Youth and Culture Fund and the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative.
