JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Findings from Utah State University in the Area of Education Described (Konaway Nika Tillicum Native Youth Academy: Enacting a Medicine Wheel Educational Framework).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 429 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted at Utah State University focused on the Konaway Nika Tillicum Native Youth Academy and its Medicine Wheel Educational Framework. The research aimed to understand how this framework supports positive development factors such as cultural identity, self-esteem, and academic optimism among Native American youth. Findings indicated that the Medicine Wheel framework offers holistic and culturally sustaining educational experiences, leading to increased cultural identity and academic optimism through enhanced self-esteem. The study highlights the importance of culturally relevant education in promoting healthy development among Indigenous youth. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/01, p429
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:181853403
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