Elizabeth Burns is a student at Rogers State University studying Spanish, English and Political Science. She is passionate about promoting healthy nutrition and obesity prevention. She previously served as the president of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council and continues to mentor youth who struggle with obesity, self-acceptance, nutrition and eating disorders. Elizabeth recently worked […]
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Dahkota is a student at Stanford University who understands the importance of education and the need for encouragement from peers, family, community and the school system. Dahkota founded a peer-to-peer study group called NERDS (Native Education Raising Dedicated Students) while in 8th grade. As part of this group, Dahkota worked with local high schools and […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 2014 CFCs are five young Native American leaders who are creating positive change for their peers and tribal or urban Indian communities.
CONTINUE READINGAs the very first class of CNAY Champions for Change, Sarah, Cierra, Vance, Joaquin, and Dahkota have inspired other Native youth to create positive change in tribal and urban Indian communities throughout the United States.
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