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Fourth Thursday in November marks National Day of Mourning, others celebrate Thanksgiving
Published on November 14, 2019
Nov. 28, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning and is an opportunity for non-native youth to explore Thanksgiving from the perspective of Native American and Indigenous people. -
Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development
Published on November 8, 2019
Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character. -
Michigan 4-H International Programs still growing
Published on November 6, 2019
Giving Michigan families and youth many international experience options enriches our program and empowers youth and families. -
Youth gain global citizen skills through 4-H exchange cultural immersion experience
Published on October 23, 2019
Michigan 4-H provides opportunities to travel to Japan through the 4-H International Exchange program. Applications are accepted between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1 each year. -
Halloween is celebrated around the world
Published on October 22, 2019
Halloween is celebrated in the United States by many and has a global connection. Let’s explore this tradition and the similarities and differences of this festive event around the world. -
Exploring India as a Michigan IFYE delegate
Published on September 18, 2019
Traveling abroad as a young adult is eye opening. Kate Garrity was fortunate to grow up around the IFYE organization and always knew she wanted to participate one day. -
Six Michigan youth selected as delegates to attend 2019 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute
Published on September 4, 2019
Michigan youth will join leaders from around the world to discuss solutions to global food security and other grand global challenges this October. -
2019 Michigan 4-H inbound welcome and matching ceremony
Published on August 19, 2019
Thirty-three international guests arrived for a month-long homestay with families throughout Michigan. -
Returning home after an exchange year
Published on August 12, 2019
How to prepare for the return to your homeland, birth parents and reverse culture shock. -
Land acknowledgements a way to honor Native American and Indigenous people
Published on July 30, 2019
Land acknowledgments are a simple, powerful way to show respect to Native American and Indigenous people, which help to correct the stories and practices that erase Indigenous people’s history and culture.
