Wampanoag Tribe Of Gay Head (Aquinnah)

Youth of Tradition

Youth of Tradition is a two-year, culturally grounded substance use prevention and mental health initiative serving Wampanoag youth ages 5-24 in Dukes County. Through Indigenous curriculum, mentorship, and peer leadership, the program builds protective factors, strengthens identity, and reduces long-term substance misuse risk.

CATEGORY: Programs & Services
LOCATION: Aquinnah, MA
AMOUNT: 150000
YEAR AWARDED: 2026
WEBSITE: https://wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/

FEATURED IMPACT STORY


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