Cnay news and events Archives - Page 2 of 48 - Center for Native American Youth

Meet the 2023/2024 Building Communities of Hope Fellows

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2023 Washington, DC – The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute in partnership with Casey Family Programs, NMCAN, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center are proud to announce the second cohort of the Building Indigenous Communities of Hope Fellowship. The cohort is comprised of six incredible young leaders who are dedicated […]

Center for Native American Youth, United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc., and White House Announce 3rd Annual White House Tribal Youth Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2023 Washington, D.C.: The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Inc, and the White House, are excited to announce the third annual White House Tribal Youth Forum. The 2023 Forum will build off the Biden-Harris’ first tribal youth forum in 2021, continuing an important […]

A Trailblazing Journey: Gabriella Nakai, a CNAY Champion for Change, Honored at the White House

October 11, 2023 — In a historic celebration of the International Day of the Girl, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) proudly witnessed 2023 Champion for Change, Gabriella Nakai, take center stage at the White House. The event, thrown by the First Lady, recognized 15 remarkable young women who are at the forefront of […]

CNAY Writes Open Letter to Native Youth on World Mental Health Day

“You are worthy simply because you exist.” On Tuesday, October 10, CNAY recognizes World Mental Health Day and sends a reminder to Native youth everywhere that they are inherently worthy. Read the full letter below. Do you have ideas or suggestions for how CNAY can uplift mental health awareness? Reach out to us at cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org. […]