SAULT STE MARIE — The 2026 Rooted in Wellness Tribal Youth Summit will take place at the Multicultural Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing on June 17 – 18, 2026.
The Tribal Youth Summit strives to empower tribal youth with knowledge, skills, network, and cultural support needed to make healthy choicwes and remain free from commercial tobacco.
“We hope that Native youth leave the summit feeling empowered, informed, and supported. The goal is for participants to gain knowledge, build skills, develop connections with other youth, and strengthen cultural values that encourage healthy lifestyles and tobacco-free choices,” said Ashley Young, Program Manager at Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.
“The Tribal Youth Summit is designed for youth in grades 6 through 12, along with the parents, educators, and community members who support them. The event brings together young people and allies committed to promoting wellness, strengthening cultural connections, and empowering Native youth to live healthy, commercial tobacco-free lives,” said Chelby Archambeau, Program Coordinator at Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.
The event is hosted in collaboration with the Bay Mills Community Health Department, Indigenise LLC, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Lac Vieux Desert Health Center, Michigan State University Multicultural Center, Michigan State University Native American Institute, and Sault Tribe Behavioral Health Department.
More information including registration details will be released in the coming weeks at www.itcmi.org.
The Multicultural Center at Michigan State University is located at 535 N. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, Michigan 48824.
For further questions, contact Ashley Young at ashley.young@itcmi.org or 906-632-6896.