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| Volume XXIII Number 10 | July 25, 2003 |
Big Cypress/Immokalee Youth
Conference
By Alexandra Frank
Duck Key — The site for the Big Cypress/Immokalee Youth Conference was held at the beautiful Hawks Kay Resort. The 4-day event featured Fitness Walks, Games, Arts and Crafts, and a Poster Contest.
Also included in the conference were "Topics" for discussion and lecturers for "Tribal Government and Programs," and "Follow Your Dreams." The conference ended with an awards segment on the last day.
The tribal Government and Programs panelist included Joe Frank - Forestry, Danny Jumper - Broadcasting, Joseph Martin - Citrus.
The panelist gave information into the jobs they perform what type of education is needed. They also spoke about what their jobs require them to do.
The panelist also spoke of the satisfaction of working in a tribally run program that benefits its tribal citizens today and in the future.
The topics segment of the conference covered subjects such as "History and Traditions," "Grief and Loss," to "Health and Nutrition," and "HIV/Hygiene."
Grief and Loss was under the direction of Carmen Arrango and Chris Scanlon both from the Big Cypress Family Services. They talked about the importance of grieving and coping with loss such as death or change in family units or even moving to another area.
Both speakers mentioned that it is okay to feel sad and to show emotion it is also important to speak to someone trusted so as not to become depressed about the loss.
Topics and lecture segments were not the only events the youth attended. There were pools and a natural lagoon to enjoy families attended the Family Activities at the Indies Club.
There was the "Dolphin Connection" located at Hawks Kay Resort. Both youth and adults had a chance to learn about dolphins and their environment.
There was also a chance to take a boat ride off the shores of Duck Key and Marathon. The boat had a glass bottom so that everyone could view the natural inhabitants of the coral reef. Participants also had a chance to swim or snorkel off the boat.
The final day proved to be the most anticipated due to the poster contest winner announcement and the distribution of awards for the morning walk participation and best attendance.
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