In September 2017, CNAY staff visited the Akwesasne Mohawk community in northern New York to explore existing and potential supports for the local Two-Spirit
community. Josie and Amber met with community members, service providers, and two of CNAY’s Two Spirit Project Advisory Panel (PAP) Members to gather
varying perspectives on what is needed to support LGBTQIA+ Native youth.
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This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the Native Americans in Philanthropy #GenIndigenous Response Fund.
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This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the Obama Foundation Fellowship Program.
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On Tuesday, August 29, Generation Indigenous partnered with StrongHearts Native Helpline and Native Love to host a Tweet Circle chat to discuss teen dating violence and healthy relationships among
Native youth. Joining the chat was Jazmyn Espinoza, a Gen-I Youth Ambassador,
2015 Champion for Change, and advocate for sexual assault survivors.
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As of 2010, there were over 2.1 million American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) under the age of 24 living in the U.S.
"Native Americans draw strength from our cultures and each one of us is surrounded by rich traditions that, thanks to our ancestors, have survived colonialism, disease, boarding schools, and acculturation. Our tribal cultures ground us by keeping us connected."
- Cierra Fields, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, 2013 Champion for Change
