In 2018, the Center for Native American Youth launched its first ever Creative Native call for art, an art contest that supports Indigenous artists ages 5-24 years old by providing them an opportunity to receive national recognition, funding for art supplies, and a $200 prize. This opportunity was also a new and exciting way to engage […]
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Congratulations to all the category winners of this year’s Creative Native art contest! Stay tuned to CNAY’s website and social media for updates on our forthcoming online art gallery, where all submissions will be featured for the public to enjoy. Lozen 9 years old. Cheyenne, Blackfoot, Yaqui, and Chichemeca Sacramento, California Lozen is an Indigenous 9-year-old artist. Her […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Center for Native American Youth and Colorado Juvenile Defender Center are proud to co-host a roundtable on Native youth and the juvenile justice system on Friday, August 24, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Youth panelists for this event include Isabel Coronado, Sonwai Wakayuta, and Reuban Abeita. Isabel Coronado is a citizen of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation. Her clan is […]
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Manahuu! Hello in the Northern Paiute language. pronounced mah-nah-hoo This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the Fresh Tracks Southwest/Intermountain Leadership Training in Abiquiú, New Mexico! Fresh Tracks brings young leaders from urban, rural, and tribal communities together during a three-day expedition, using the outdoors as a background for transformative leadership development. Youth will learn […]
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