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CNAY Visits Cheyenne River Youth Project

May 17-18, 2021 The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) traveled to the Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) in Eagle Butte, South Dakote located on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.  On the 17th, team CNAY arrived at the CRYP facility. Shortly after arriving, the team was invited on a tour by CRYP staff. Team members were […]

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An Open Letter to Native Youth

Dear Native Youth: I came out as gay when I was 16 years old in 1998 when the top songs were “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” by Will Smith and “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, among other notable hits. And I thought I was very cool because I had a mini disc player […]

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Remembering Our Sisters Fellowship Week

May 3-7, 2021 – The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) virtually gathered the Remembering Our Sisters Fellows to begin their journey in the 6-month fellowship. Throughout the week, Lauren Poterek, Evynn Richardson, Maya Sanchez, Cordelia Falls Down, Gracie Argon, and Lily Painter participated in various training and knowledge sharing sessions led by CNAY staff and […]

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Center for Native American Youth Announces New Board of Advisors Chair Allison Binney and Vice Chair Sam McCracken

Celebrating 10 years, the Center for Native American Youth’s Board of Advisors unanimously voted in favor of a new Chair and Vice Chair. Washington, DC, May 18, 2021 — The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute has new leadership in their Board of Advisors. Allison Binney, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and Sam McCracken, Fort Peck […]

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