Rural Development Initiative

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Our Tribal Services program provides technical assistance and consulting services to Tribes and other Native organizations. We provide culturally relevant services in the areas of: facilitation, community development that focuses on leadership training, networking, organizational development, as well as, economic vitality. RDI encourages the development of mutually beneficial partnerships to expand opportunities in the areas of job creation and economic development in Indian country.

In 1991 the state legislature passed Senate Bill 713 transforming the Community Initiatives Program into the private non-profit, Rural Development Initiatives (RDI). One of the first tasks RDI took on was to develop the Rural Futures Forum, our leadership training program for community members. The inaugural class started in 1992 and graduated 30 leaders from 12 communities in the spring of 1993. The training was incredibly successful in moving the strategic plans from these 12 communities into action.

Our youth programs promote youth voices in rural Oregon and beyond. All of our programs are designed, delivered, and evaluated in partnership with the youth we serve. Youth are not only participants in our programs but are the driving force behind them. We provide youth programs across RDI’s service areas—Leadership Development, Community Building, Organizational Development, Economic Vitality, and Networking. We have the capacity and enthusiasm to partner with youth and adults from your school, organization, or community to design a program that best serves you.

RDI services are designed to meet the culture and needs of your group or community. Contact the RDI office to find out what we can do for you!

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