CNAY Leadership Attends MBK Rising in Oakland

February 18-20, Oakland, California — This week, Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Executive Director, Erik Stegman, and Associate Director, Nikki Pitre, joined My Brother’s Keeper Rising! (MBK Rising!) in Oakland, California. They were joined by several youth leaders and partner organizations to represent Native young men and boys. MBK Rising! brought together approximately a […]

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Q & A with 2019 Champion, Madison lokennoronha:wi White

Madison is 23 years old. She is from Akwesasne, New York and is a proud member of the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne. Madison is currently a student attending St. Clair College. What issues affecting Native youth are you passionate about? Native youth often struggle to find their identity and role in a mainstream world. There […]

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Q & A with 2019 Champion for Change, Adam Soulor

Adam is 20 years old. He is from Lebanon, Connecticut and is a proud member of the Mohegan Tribe. Adam is currently a student attending Lynn University. What issues affecting Native youth are you passionate about? The issue I’m most passionate about affecting Native Youth is getting more youth from my tribe active and stepping […]

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2/6 Gen-I NOW: Summer Health Professions Education Program

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for college students interested in the health professions. SHPEP’s goal is to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of students underrepresented in the health professions and prepare them for a successful application and […]

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