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What it means to be a Káa (Man)
To hear stories of individuals who have questioned, pushed back, or reshaped a narrative about what it means to "be a boy", attend the next Sitka Tells Tales event, which is a collaboration between our coalition and Artchange, Inc.
Have you seen the Pathways Coalition's campaign messages around town and on social media? This campaign, What It Means To Be a Káa (Man), spotlights previous Boys Run I toowú klatseen (BRITK) coaches that are positive male mentors who role-model alternative, more holistic ways of being a man. The BRITK program, meant for 3rd through 5th grade boys, teaches participants that being a "strong" man means having strength in spirit (I toowú klatseen). This place-based curriculum relies on male coaches who model their masculinity authentically for a healthier generation of men and boys.
These messages, which you will find on this website, on social media, in newspapers, on the radio, at the movies, in coffee shops and at restaurants, work to counter the harmful ones that boys are getting about masculinity. It gives them a different narrative about how they can show up in the world as boys, and eventually men.
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To learn more about the campaign and why this is important, CLICK HERE!​
​Are you a teen interested in developing your leadership skills and promoting respect, equity, and healthy relationships in our schools and communities? If so, join the Sitka Youth Leadership Committee! If you have any questions, please email sylcintern@gmail.com.
Are you a teen interested in presenting to your peers about healthy and unhealthy relationships in our schools and community? Become a Peer Educator! You'll develop leadership skills while promoting respect, equity, and healthy relationships. For more information or questions, email sylcintern@gmail.com
Sitka has a Sexual Assault Response Team
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This means if someone has been sexually assaulted and wants to the option of making a report now or in the future, we have a team of professionals in our own community who are available to respond 24/7 and collect evidence via a medical exam. For more information on what reporting could look like, call and speak to an Advocate at SAFV at (907) 747-3370.
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