Mission
Wabanaki Youth In Science (WaYS) is a grassroots education program that focuses on blending Indigenous cultural knowledge with western scientific practices. It was founded in 2013 to provide experiential learning opportunities and to encourage Native youth's persistence in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) fields. Programs include cultural knowledge camps, internships, after school programs, and learning experiences in tribal schools, all designed to empower and prepare Native youth to address environmental and social challenges.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2015
EIN
47-5239057
Total Assets
$873.6 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Camps
WaYS hosts annual earth camps connecting Native youth with cultural knowledge and western science professionals.
Trail Crew
Opportunities for youth to work on trail maintenance and conservation projects on ancestral lands.
Internships
Mentored internships connecting students with Cultural Knowledge Sharers and western science professionals.
Upcoming Events
Winter Mini Camp
2024-02-09
An experiential learning camp focusing on cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.
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Earth Camp
2024-07-22
A week-long camp designed to immerse Native youth in cultural knowledge and western science.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Cultural Knowledge Camps
Camps that connect Native youth with Cultural Knowledge Sharers and western science professionals.
Learn MoreInternships
Mentored internships that provide experience in both Indigenous and western scientific approaches.
Learn MoreWaYS Trail Crew
An opportunity for youth to participate in trail maintenance and conservation projects.
Learn MoreTestimonials
"I think it is important to know the relationships between us because people who only know about western science who don't have the knowledge of TEK ... have a disadvantage because they don't know how important TEK really is."
Recent WaYS College Graduate
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
52
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
87.80%
18
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.228
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.701
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 752.3K | 99.97% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 194 | 0.03% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 752.5K | 100.00% |
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