Programs

RUNNING
Runners of the 5th Direction -An all Native running team for Native Youth interested in competition running. 5th Direction outfits runners with Nike shoes and apparel as well as pays for travel and registration to events. Eligible runners should be 12-24 Native living in California.

BASKETBALL
Red Storm basketball is an all-Indian youth basketball program made up of youth from The 5th Direction program tribal communities.  Red Storm teams have played at the UCLA American Indian Youth Conference and Basketball Tournament, Warm Springs All-Indian Teen tournament, Santa Rosa Youth Tournament, Reno Teen Tournament and the 5th Direction sponsored Capitol City Classic in Sacramento.

SKATEBOARDING
5D Skate team is a program for Native American youth in California. Eligible youth are competition ready skaters! Team members will receive complete skateboards and equipment. Team member activities include trips to competitions throughout California and the West, Tours of classic West Coast skate parks, as well as attending camps and workshops! All registration and travel cost are covered by the program!

Cultural Programs for Native Communities