About

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth—ages 24 and under—on reservations, in rural villages and urban spaces across the country to improve their health, safety and overall well-being.

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What We Do

Research & Data
Research & Data
Our research prioritizes Indigenous best-practices & assures broad access to data that reflects Native youth from across the country. 
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Our Programs
Our Programs
Our culturally-responsive programs, curriculum and methodologies provide youth with knowledge and skills to grow as change agents.
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Media Mentions
Media Mentions
We are proud to serve as a vessel for Native youth to share their truth through strategic media partnerships.
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News and Updates

Resilience Amidst Loss: Extractive Industries and the MMIP Epidemic
Blog
Nov 04

Resilience Amidst Loss: Extractive Industries and the MMIP Epidemic

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Native Youth Priorities Take Center Stage in New Report
Research & Data
Oct 30

Native Youth Priorities Take Center Stage in New Report

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Native Youth Spotlight: Carrie Johnson
Blog
Sep 25

Native Youth Spotlight: Carrie Johnson

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Center for Native American Youth Announces 2024 Creative Native Winners
Creative Native
Sep 19

Center for Native American Youth Announces 2024 Creative Native Winners

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Call for Applications: 2025 Brave Heart Fellowship
Brave Heart Fellowship
Sep 09

Call for Applications: 2025 Brave Heart Fellowship

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Call for Applications: 2025 Champions for Change
Champions for Change
Aug 28

Call for Applications: 2025 Champions for Change

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