On August 31st, UC San Diego School of Medicine held its 50th annual White Coat ceremony and welcomed 134 students into the medical community in the presence of family, friends, and faculty. Among the newest inductees was a familiar face to CNAY, Gen-I Ambassador Alec Calac (Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians), who is combining his […]
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The Center for Native American Youth is pleased to announce the reopening of the annual Gen-I Survey. This fifteen-minute online survey asks self-identified Indigenous youth between the ages of 18 and 24 years old to tell us about challenges, strengths, and existing or missing resources in their communities. Youth respondents who complete Parts 1 and […]
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This is a preview of Isabel’s op-ed in Teen Vogue. Click here to read the full story. In this op-ed, CNAY Champion for Change Isabel Coronado explains the impact of the Justice System on children with incarcerated parents and how she’s doing her part to address the mass incarceration of Indigenous peoples in Oklahoma. My […]
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WeRNative is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, that promotes holistic health and positive growth in local communities, and the nation at large. September is Suicide Prevention Month and WeRNative is inviting American Indian and Alaska Native youth ages 15- 24 to help spread awareness and messages of hope. Those who participate […]
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