land and to educate them on water rights, environmental protection, and economic development.
land and to educate them on water rights, environmental protection, and economic development.
Our 8th Annual Leaders & Defenders of O'odham Land & Water Rights - Youth Conference, is themed “Empowering Indigenous Identity,” is dedicated to nurturing cultural pride and self-determination among Indigenous youth. This event will provide a platform for youth to embrace their heritage, strengthen their voices, and embody their roles as stewards of their communities.
By creating a supportive space for knowledge-sharing and empowerment, the 9th Annual Youth Conference seeks to inspire the next generation to honor their past, embrace their present, and shape their future as proud Indigenous leaders.
Through interactive workshops, motivational and cultural presentations, participants will discuss traditional knowledge, identity, and contemporary conflicts. The conference will highlight the importance and value of indigenous sovereignty, resilience and intergenerational learning, ensuring the youth are confident in their knowledge and tools to navigate the modern world while freely expressing their heritage.
Open to all Indigenous youth ages 10-21.
If you are registering for a minor, please complete the Liability Waiver.
For more information call (520) 807-2121
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A unique youth lead podcast designed to be an educational tool, to share research of the land and water rights concerning all O’odham Communities. This platform enables our vibrant native youth to use their voices to educate, advocate and discuss the complexities of indigenous rights, sovereignty and stewardship of our lands and waters.
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During the Annual SXAA Meeting (Saturday, Jan. 20th, 2018) an update was given on the status of the current lease, the farm extension and farm production. From the SXCA, Adam Andrews, the Administrative Manager, and Cie'na Schaefli, the Interim Farm Manager, informed allottees of the Rehab Farm 5-Year land lease is complete and currently pending the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) approval. A long term land lease which includes the Rehab Farm as well as the land extension is currently being discussed between Board of Directors and Legal. SXCA Management included updates on the Farm Extension design: the Central Pivot Irrigation with a Hydraulic Powered H&L System, the Papago Road Exit for ideal distribution of wholesale hay, & the Stabilization of the Bank to prevent erosion. There has also been a yield increase by 20%, along with the plan to diversify crops to increase revenue as well as marketability. In addition to increasing revenue on the farm the Coop received funds to facilitate a grain and bean milling facility. The USDA development grant funded a cold storage facility which increases the quality of the produce and extends their shelf-life.
Update coming soon.
2025 Leaders & Defenders of O'odham Land & Water Rights Annual Youth Conference
