Moccasin Paths and Other Trails
Indigenous knowledge and contemporary research
Moccasin Paths and Other Trails, draws together Indigenous knowledge and contemporary research to build strengths in Native American and First Nations youth, families, schools, and communities. A related goal is to foster greater understanding of how a synergy of Indigenous science with contemporary research can create positive environments for well-being and respect in any cultural group or setting. Authors of this training are Adrienne Brant James (Mohawk) and Tammy Lunday (Dakota).
PRO Assessment courses are offered on-site as well as online. Participants receive a PRO Assessment manual and a text covering the evidence-base of this model. Those who seek formal certification may demonstrate competency by completing a self-test and submitting an actual assessment of a child or
youth at risk. These are the options for training in PRO Assessment:
On-site course: Organizations may contract to have this course delivered by a certified trainer to groups
of up to 30 individuals; for information contact Wendy Beukelman—[email protected]
On-line course: An e-learning course is available for $200 USD plus $10 shipping. This is an online course with eight modules presented in about 4 hours of video, along with a self-test. The course fee ($210 USD total) also covers supporting printed materials and shipping. Registrants will be sent the PRO Assessment manual and a text when they sign up. Participants seeking a certificate should complete a PRO Assessment on a student or client and submit to the instructor at [email protected].
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Tammy Lunday, Ed.D.
Tammy Lunday, Ed.D., completed her doctoral studies at the University of South Dakota with qualitative research on perspectives of Native American youth on how schools can better engage Native American Students. She worked for over 33 years in a full range of direct service and leadership roles with the Flandreau Indian School which has been serving Native American students since the nineteenth century. Tammy is an enrolled member of the Sisseton- Wahpeton Oyate, Dakota Sioux. She is a member of the Turtle Island Learning Circle and Reclaiming Youth at Risk Boards: and participated in developing the Moccasin Paths training program. She is co-author of Native Birthrights and Indigenous Science and Ohiyesa’s Path: Reclaiming Native Education (2012).
Tammy has presented to numerous organizations including The National Indian Child Welfare Association and the Bureau of Indian Education. Tammy currently works at South Dakota State University, as the Director of the Student Health Clinic and Counseling Services.
Our Success at a Glance
Mission Statement
The mission of Reclaiming Youth at Risk is to provide research, training, and consultation to build strengths in children, families, schools, and communities. For thousands of years, American Indian cultures nourished respectful and courageous children without employing punitive discipline. Drawing from these little-understood resources, we provide a holistic approach to reclaiming youth at risk. Courage for the discouraged — for youth and for professionals as well!
Our Core Values
Our core values are grounded in the Circle of Courage philosophy, emphasizing belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity as essential to holistic development.
Our Philosophy
At Reclaiming Youth at Risk, we believe that every child has the innate capacity for positive growth. Our philosophy is rooted in the principles of the Circle of Courage, which asserts that the fulfillment of universal growth needs — belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity — is crucial for the development of all young people. By integrating these values with the latest in psychological research and practical application, we strive to create environments that promote resilience and thriving, not just for youth but for the communities that support them.