Shandiin is 21 years old. She is from Monument Valley, Utah and is a proud member of the Navajo Nation. Shandiin is currently attending Duke University. What issues affecting Native youth are you passionate about? I would like to be a source for Native youth to seek information on the plethora of opportunities open to […]
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On Wednesday and Thursday, February 13 –14, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) joined the 2019 Champions for Change — Autumn, Adam, Madi, Shandiin, and Charitie — on Capitol Hill. Throughout the two days, the Champions each attended meetings with their elected officials in Congress to advocate for their tribal communities and their individual […]
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Autumn Adams is 22 years old. She is a member of the Yakama Nation of Washington. Autumn is originally from Toppenish, Washington and now attends Central Washington University. What issues affecting Native youth are you passionate about? Indian Child Welfare Act, Education, reforming museums, missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, and ensuring cultural continuity. […]
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Join us and hear the inspiring stories that led Autumn, Shandiin, Madison, Charitie, and Adam to be named 2019 Champions for Change. The 2019 Champions for Change serve as representatives of the next generations of leaders in Indian Country. From Alaska to Connecticut to Washington, the 2019 Champions have advocated for issues important to them, […]
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