Virtual Prom

Breanna Foulkes, Tanya Marceau, Edna Wyena, and Julia Wilson Peltier organized a Virtual Prom for Native graduates in spring of 2020. This group’s project was initially planned as a Walk-A-Thon to raise awareness about mental health resources, however the onset of the national Covid-19 pandemic, stay at home orders, and the need to social distance required a change in plans. The team pivoted to host a Virtual Prom for all of the graduating seniors whose in-person year-end events had been canceled. The prom included door prizes, DJ Phaze1 playing music, and a screen capturing photo booth. Youth were encouraged to dress up in prom attire or regalia. The event was sponsored by Native Action Network, Urban Native Education Alliance, and by individual donors.