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Our Programs
Building Wellness Through Connection: Youth. Caregivers. Educators.
Our Braided Knowledge Model
At Sana Roots Co., we root our work in a braided knowledge model that connects youth, caregivers, and educators in a shared circle of care.
This trilateral approach reflects our belief that healing is relational—it happens when the entire ecosystem surrounding young people is supported through cultural connection, empathy, and collective care.
Our Core Programs
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Youth LeadershipIn-School Programs
We believe every young person is a natural-born leader.Our Youth Leadership Program supports youth in building confidence, empathy, and emotional wellness while learning how to lead intentionally.Facilitators use community-engaged practices to co-create programming with students — ensuring relevance, inclusion, and joy.​
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Parent & CaregiverWorkshops
Our Parent and Caregiver Workshops strengthen family dynamics and support healing at home.​ These Saturday morning sessions provide tools for communication, balance, and emotional regulation within family systems.​
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Educator Workshops
Educators are the foundation of thriving schools and healthy youth environments.​ Our Educator Workshops focus on relationship-centered teaching, burnout prevention, and creating supportive classroom cultures.
Our Approach
Our distinctive methodology fosters collaboration among youth leaders, family systems, and educators to strengthen the foundation of community wellness.
By engaging these three groups in tandem, we help communities restore balance, deepen relationships, and rebuild systems of care grounded in Indigenous knowledge and ancestral healing.
Why It Works
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Whole-system support: Healing and growth across the youth–family–educator network
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Culturally grounded: Programs rooted in Indigenous wisdom, connection to land, and collective well-being
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Practical & sustainable: Actionable tools for communication, conflict resolution, and stress relief
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Collaborative learning: Safe spaces to share strategies, experiences, and solutions
Timeline of Key Milestones
2022 – Founding Team & Learning Collaborative
Participated in MHM’s Prosperemos Juntos | Thriving Together Learning Collaborative, engaging in community transformation, health equity strategy design, and pilot programming with youth, caregivers, and educators.
2023 – Incorporation & Organizational Foundations
Officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Formed our board of directors, began hiring staff (including PLEs), and formalized partnership with CAST Med High School.
Spring 2024 – CAST Med Pilot Programming
Launched pilot youth programs at CAST Med High School, focusing on leadership, health, and collective care, grounded in ancestral practices.
Fall 2024 – Teku Joins & Program Expansion
Teku became our third partner, adding new culturally-rooted programming. The CAST Med After-School Program flourished, facilitating youth, caregiver, and educator engagement with compensation for all participants, ensuring equity.
Spring 2025 – Strengthening Governance & Organizational Structure
Focused on building internal systems, shared leadership structures, and pathways for youth PLEs to join programming and training roles.
Fall 2025 – Exploring New Partnerships
Planning for innovative collaborations and program expansion.
Spring 2026 – Long-Term Sustainability
Focus on securing grants, funding, and enduring partnerships to sustain programming and community impact.
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