Helping Our People Endure Program
The Native H.O.P.E. Program is a trauma-informed and culturally-responsive intervention program focused on suicide and substance misuse prevention strategies in Indian Country.
Native American students in Denver Public Schools deserve culturally responsive approaches and practices to support academic success and overall well-being. Native American Culture and Education (NACE) supports around 1,000 Native American/Alaska Native students in Denver Public Schools, many of whom experience two worlds in their day-to-day lives as they navigate the Denver community but still have a strong cultural identity with their tribal Nations.
The Native H.O.P.E. Program is a trauma-informed and culturally-responsive intervention program focused on suicide and substance misuse prevention strategies in Indian Country.
Native representation is critical to building a culturally responsive curriculum that promotes equity and inclusion for all students.
We are dedicated to creating space and amplifying the voices of our Native students and families in DPS.