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Empowering Native Youth: CNAY’s Civic Engagement Training on the Cheyenne River Reservation

October 2&3, 2023 — In a powerful initiative to foster civic engagement and community development, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) recently traveled to Eagle Butte, South Dakota, to the Cheyenne River Reservation. The focus was clear: to share valuable knowledge to a group of Native youth on how to initiate and execute community […]

Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM) reads CNAY Native Youth concerns on the House Floor on Friday, September 29, 2023

“Let us build a better tomorrow by ensuring that our today is funded and realized.” On Friday, September 29, 2023, Congressman Gabe Vasquez read CNAY’s Open Letter to Congress. The letter, crafted by Native Youth leaders, calls on members of Congress to be good relatives amid the government shutdown. Read the full letter here.

Native Youth Call on Congress to be Good Relatives Amid Government Shutdown

On September 29, Native Youth Leaders at the Center for Native American Youth call on Congress to find agreement to avoid a government shutdown. Full letter below.

Podcast: Tribal College and University Week with Dr. Twyla Baker

This week we celebrate Tribal College and University (TCU) week! In this episode we have a conversation with Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish college President Dr. Twyla Baker. Join us as we discuss navigating higher education as a Native student, TCU’s and the importance of community! You can listen to the podcast here.