The Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute is partnering with the Congressional Native Staff Association, the Senate Diversity Initiative, and the House Diversity Initiative to provide a unique training opportunity for Native youth in the DC area. This training will provide Native youth with some of the skills, strategies, and tools necessary to be a competitive candidate for careers on the Hill. Participants will speak with current Native Hill staff and learn directly from the directors of the Senate and House Diversity Initiatives.
The training will take place on Monday, July 23rd from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST. The exact location will be shared with registrants at a later time. Space is limited, so register ASAP to secure your spot.
According to the 2010 US Census, approximately 5.2 million self-identified American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) live in the U.S., of whom 2 million qualify for federal services.
"An athlete must be strong physically, spiritually, mentally and emotionally. This is why I have chosen war canoe racing, a traditional sport to promote health and mental wellness. Racing not only brings life back to a traditional and endangered sport, it honors our elders and brings back the teachings and practices of our schlengen -- our way of life."