VIDBE-Q 2025 Volume 70 Issue 4
Table 1
Recommendations for creating a culturally sustaining environment at your Camp
Board Members Include Native members on your board
Staff Members Recruit local Natives for staff members
Staff training Include presentation on cultural
considerations,
Created and presented by a Native
Board Member
Guidelines Identify and reiterate culturally
sustaining guidelines frequently
Native beliefs/land Teach respect for Native beliefs and
their land
Family Include family members in your
welcome and your closing ceremony
Activities Choose activities which Native student
athletes can readily access nearby, and
are popular with the young people
Cultural Considerations Training
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