Change the Name

Last month’s removal of the statue of former Washington football team owner was a long time coming. Marshall was a man who opposed racial integration and refused to sign black athletes until forced to do so by the government. The statue was removed on Juneteenth, the same date which is observed to end slavery in […]

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“Merciless Indian Savages”

Some reflections as families come together during this long weekend in what is recognized as a federal holiday; The Fourth of July:   The Declaration of Independence was adopted on the Fourth of July in 1776. We, as Americans, are all too familiar with the statement from the Declaration which states “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men […]

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Explaining the Fourth of July to my little sister

By: Autumn Adams, Confederated Tribes & Bands of the Yakama Nation, Center for Native American Youth’s Youth Advisory Board Member and 2019 Champion for Change I struggle every year with how to explain the Fourth of July to my sister. When she was seven years old, the only thing she understood was being allowed to […]

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Creative Native Call for Art – Submissions Open

For the 3nd year, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is excited to launch the Creative Native Call for Art!    ABOUT CREATIVE NATIVE  Creative Native is a call for art that supports young Indigenous artists ages 5-24 years old by providing them an opportunity to receive national recognition, funding for art supplies, and award of $200. An […]

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