WASHINGTON, July 9 (UPI) -- Hundreds of Native American youths from across the country are gathering Thursday at the White House for a first-ever summit aimed at opening a discussion about cultural issues, economic opportunities and education.
The Tribal Youth Gathering, in conjunction with the United National Indian Tribal Youth conference, is bringing some 875 Native teens representing 230 Indian nations from 42 states to speak with first lady Michelle Obama, the White House Council on Native American Affairs and Cabinet officials. The youth gathering is part of President Obama's Generation Indigenous, or Gen-I, initiative to fund and expand health, employment and education opportunities.