Native Youth PARTNERSHIP Program

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Northwest Outward Bound School partnership was established to build culturally relevant programs in Central Oregon for youth of the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute tribes. All participating tribal youth receive fully-funded scholarships, beginning with rafting courses on the Deschutes River, backpacking courses on tribal lands, and expanding to other programs of interest. In collaboration with leaders in the tribal community, this program creates tribal specific courses, incorporating significant aspects of the Warm Springs culture and history with Northwest Outward Bound School outdoor education and leadership skill development. The goal is to inspire youth to connect with tribal lands, ignite their interest in the outdoors, and create pathways to outdoor education, advocacy, and industry.

Thank you to all of the individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations that made this program possible! We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Confederated Tribes of Warms Springs on this important program. We look forward to strengthening and expanding our partnership!

Impact

• Over $80,000 raised through foundations and individual donors
• Native youth specific backpacking and whitewater rafting courses on tribal lands
• Cultural awareness training for Northwest Outward Bound School staff and instructors
• Community and trust building activities for Warm Springs families and Northwest Outward Bound School staff
• Continuing education and programming opportunities for youth to ignite interest in the outdoors and create pathways to outdoor education, advocacy, and industry

Learn More

- Learn more about the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

- See images and stories from our March 2019 fundraiser in Bend, Oregon.