501(c)(3) Nonprofit  |  EIN: 99-3528186  |  info@oneshotleadership.us

Our Programs

Building leaders from the ground up — in culture, confidence, and community.

What We Do

Programs Designed for Native Youth

Every program at One Shot Leadership is rooted in the specific needs of Native American youth growing up in rural Montana. We design our programs with community input, cultural respect, and a focus on practical outcomes — so that participation translates into real change in a young person's life.

Adult mentor working with youth in a one-on-one session
Mentorship Session — Wyola, MT
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Mentorship Program

Our flagship mentorship initiative matches youth aged 10–18 with trusted adult mentors from within the Crow Nation community. Mentors meet regularly with their mentees to provide guidance, accountability, and a consistent positive presence.

Program Highlights

  • One-on-one and small group mentoring sessions
  • Monthly community gatherings and check-ins
  • Goal-setting workshops and life-skills training
  • Mentor training and ongoing support provided
  • Family engagement components
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Leadership Camps

Our multi-day leadership retreats take youth out of their everyday environment and into intensive programming designed to build confidence, teamwork, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills. Camps are held on and around the Crow Reservation.

Program Highlights

  • Summer and seasonal leadership retreats
  • Team-building challenges and outdoor activities
  • Workshops led by community leaders and elders
  • Public speaking and presentation training
  • Cultural activities and storytelling sessions
Youth group at an outdoor leadership camp in Montana wilderness
Leadership Camp — Big Horn County, MT
Traditional cultural heritage program and arts
Cultural Heritage Program — Crow Nation
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Cultural Heritage Program

Cultural identity is leadership. Our heritage programming reconnects young people with Crow Nation language, traditions, history, and ceremonies — giving them a strong foundation of who they are and where they come from.

Program Highlights

  • Crow language learning sessions with fluent elders
  • Traditional arts, crafts, and music workshops
  • History and storytelling circles
  • Participation in community and ceremonial events
  • Intergenerational knowledge transfer
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Academic Support

Education opens doors. Our academic support services help Native youth stay on track in school, plan for college, and access scholarship opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach for families in rural Montana.

Program Highlights

  • After-school tutoring and homework help
  • College application guidance and preparation
  • Scholarship identification and application support
  • FAFSA and financial aid navigation
  • Connections to tribal college and university resources
Youth receiving academic support and tutoring
Academic Support — Wyola, MT

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Every dollar donated directly funds programming for Native youth. Every volunteer hour strengthens our community. Every partnership expands what we can offer.

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