Every year near July 4th, Carnegie Corporation of New York honors the legacy of founder Andrew Carnegie by celebrating naturalized U.S. citizens whose extraordinary contributions are moving the country forward. This year, the Great Immigrants series featured former Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and highlighted her continued commitment to Indigenous youth as a Board Member for the […]
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The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) and AT&T Center for Indigenous Politics and Policy at George Washington University will host the third annual Gen-I Native Youth Summer Networking Reception on Wednesday, July 18. Click here to RSVP. Each year, this event connects DC-based Native youth, ages 14-24, with other local indigenous youth and professionals. Recognizing […]
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Native youth panelists LtR: Damien Carlos, Jessica Bradby, Isabel Coronado, Kendrick Eagle On May 14th, Casey Family Programs hosted their annual National Tribal Leaders Meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting brought together stakeholders to discuss the child welfare system in Indian Country. Four Native youth leaders – Kendrick Eagle, Jessica Bradby, Damien Carlos and Isabel […]
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Jade Tillequots describes the positive impact of being close to kin and culture during her foster care experience. Last week, the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute (CNAY) hosted a panel presentation entitled “Child Welfare in Tribal Communities: Implementing the Family First Prevention Services Act” as a part of our Policy […]
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