Blossom
Sustainable Development Community Services
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Healthy Minds
Over the past 7 years, Blossom has been empowering tribal youth leadership by opening the door to national Native programs and gathers. Youth have particpated in United National Indian Tribal Youth Conferences, Native Youth Entrepreurship Conferences, Peer Mentorship, Project Venture, and Culural Exchanges.
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Healthy Bodies
Shinnecock means “People of the Stony Shore” and are connected with the water. Over the last 7 years Blossom has been reintroducing the Paddle Culture in an effort to prevent youth from using substances and support people in recovery. Blossom program particpates have attended Paddle Journeys on the Northwest Coast, hosted the annual Mishoon Race during Shinnecock Powwow, and offers guided paddle tours to booth the Shinnecock and sourrounding communties.
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Healthy Spirit
Blossom believes that through sprit and intent all things are possible. Using a holistic model, Blossom has been supporting families with reconnecting to there true selves through traditional gatherings and ceremonies. Blossom hosts monthly gatherings for women, supports seasonal gatherings for the community, and supports individuals and families in times of need and crisis.