Creating and expanding a space for OYE

We are excited to continue the mission of Oaxaquenx Youth Encuentro (OYE), creating a unique space for our Indigenous/ Oaxaquenx youth. This year, OYE will be holding our annual conference at Scicon Camp, Springville, California.

The Oaxaquenx Youth Encuentro is an annual three-day gathering of indigenous youth from the different regions of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and other indigenous regions. OYE provides indigenous youth across California and Washington a safe space to connect through culture, resilience, mentorship, and more.

OYE strives to guide our youth in reclaiming our indigeneity and sustaining our traditional knowledge, languages, and cultures for future generations. OYE has been successfully carried out since 2014 by a Comité, a collective group of youth who are passionate about helping the Indigenous community, bringing over one hundred youth together each year.

OYE has been growing and expanding into new programs (such as the Indigenous Mentorship Program and the Regional Youth Group), thanks to all the support, donations and grants we have received. This year, we hope to host 200 youths at the Encuentro, providing free lodging and meals for all. However, as there are certain limitations set by the grants and donations received thus far, we are kindly asking for your financial support.

Every donation received will contribute towards OYE’s growth and development. With the support of your donations, OYE can continue to secure the resources it needs to expand its reach and continue making a positive impact on the indigenous youth we serve.

Please help us by donating and sharing the link to our fundraiser. Your support means a lot to us!

You can connect with us through

Instagram: @soy.oye

email: info@oaxaquenoyouthenc