10/30 Gen-I NOW: WeRNative BRAVE Study

We R Native is doing a study to evaluate a text messaging program for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults (15-24 years old). The videos and text messages are designed to improve healthy relationships, mental health and wellness skills, and promote cultural pride and resilience. Participants should enroll before November 9, 2019. […]

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2020 Champions for Change Application Deadline EXTENDED

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is encouraging Native youth to apply to be a 2020 Champions for Change (CFC). For the past eight years, CNAY has celebrated and uplifted youth who are inspiring positive change through the Champions for Change program. Champions for Change will receive tailored training, support, and experience-based learning. All applicants, regardless of […]

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10/23 Gen-I NOW: Future Leaders Climate Change Summit

The inaugural Future Leaders’ Climate Summit will gather ~100 young and diverse leaders from around the US for three days to discuss climate policy, communications, advocacy, and individual action with climate and energy experts. The Future Leaders will work with these experts to develop ideas and recommendations for wicked problems facing their communities today, from […]

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Language is Our Superpower

Qaneryararput Yugtun Piniqerput. Qaneryararput Cugtun Kayuq-erput In October, Sam Schimmel and Nikki Pitre traveled to Fairbanks for the 36th Annual Elders & Youth Conference hosted by the First Alaskans Institute. The First Alaskans Institute helps develop the capacities of Alaska Native people and their communities to meet the social, economic, and educational challenges of the […]

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