A.I.M. Riverside Community Youth Programs

Promoting Cultural Pride, Community Safety and Unity in support of American Indian People.

Action

Youth Camp:
American Indian youth learn the traditional way while camping out. This program provides a continuation of knowledge about the Traditional way of life, as well as, an appreciation for mother earth.

Cultural Mentoring of the Youth:
Youth and elders to teach youth why it is essential to include spirituality in everyday life. This will help them develop a strong base so they can choose a rewarding lifestyle and feel good about themselves.

Recreation Program:
Provides activities for neighborhood youth including: bowling, arts and cultural programming, trips to concerts, swimming, sports & cultural games, safety programs, pow-wows and other events.

Team building & Leadership Program:
Temporary work program teaches youth work skills including: Leadership and management, punctuality, team-work, planning and organizing, and more. In addition, youth earn stipends for school supplies. Many non profit organizations have programs that provide services on the reservation and inner-city Indian families.

Purification Ceremonies (sweat lodge):
Ceremonies are conducted by Elder Spiritual Leaders to help strengthen youth spiritually and culturally, stressing the importance of an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle. Teaches youth the ceremony from preparation of the lodge to caring for the altar to maintaining the fire.

A.I.M. Security:
Assistance in developing collaborative partnerships among Indian communities, other residents, businesses, and organizations to develop and maintain communities free from violence.

AIM Pow-wow:
Annual pow-wow, an alcohol-free pow-wow celebrating the Riverside Cahuilla and Luiseno culture while embracing others Indian cultures.