1. Pathways to Prosperity Program Presented by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Initial funding provided by the Northwest Area Foundation

5. To assist our Native Community in the journey from poverty to well-being Program Goal

9. Origins of the Model The Pathway to Prosperity Program is based on 40 years of field experimentation and consultation with Indigenous communities and development thinkers across North America and beyond.

12. What is poverty? Poverty is not simply “a lack of jobs or income”, but rather “a web of interwoven problems—poor schooling, bad health, family troubles, racism, crime and unemployment—that can lock families out of opportunity, permanently”. Joan Walsh “Stories of Community Building and the Future of Urban America”

13. The Tree of Poverty has many roots

16. Summary of Determinants of Poverty Determinants of Poverty Weakened Cultural & Spiritual Identity Unmet Basic Needs Lack of Personal Safety & Security Fractured Social Cohesion Low Levels of Education & Training Low Income & Lack of Access to Economic Development Opportunitie s Racism & Discriminatory Public Practices Ineffective Public Policy & Programmatic Initiatives Lack of access to Appropriate & Adequate Social Services Poor Physical, Mental & Emotional Health

18. Determinants of Well-being Poor health Vibrant health Weak cultural and spiritual identity Strong cultural and spiritual identity Unmet basic needs Basic needs fulfilled Lack of basic safety and security Personal safety and security Fractured social networks Strong social networks

19. Determinants of Well-being Poor education Appropriate education and training Unemployment/low wages Adequate income opportunities Poor access to social services Appropriate and adequate social services Racism and discrimination in society A societal climate that appreciates diversity and fosters inclusion Ineffective public policy Effective public policy

22. The Journey What do people need to make the journey from chronic poverty and dependency to sustainable well-being and prosperity? Poverty Prosperity jobs skills culture help healing connect ? support

23. Nine Lines of Action for Promoting Prosperity and Wellbeing

24. – 1 – Education and Training Day Break Star College United Indians Headstart and Early Headstart Literacy Family Strengthening Early childhood development Community Development Wellness Employment skills Leadership Development Cultural Foundations Entrepreneurial Development Job Readiness Strengthening Community Institutions And Programs Parenting Education Life Skills GED

26. – 3 – Cultural and Spiritual Revitalization Elders Council Drawing on Cultural Leaders Cultural Research Culturally based education and training Applying Cultural Knowledge to Development Problems Cultural events and gatherings Cultural based enterprises Culture

27. – 4 – Community Building Community involvement in program governance Community Learning and Planning Community based Research and Evaluation Community Engagement in Strategic Action

37. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.unitedindians.org email: prosperity@unitedindians.org 206.285.4425 P.O. Box 99100 Seattle, WA 98139 www.fwii.net