2023 Champions for Change Applications Now Open!

Washington, DC, December 9, 2022: Applications for the Center for Native American Youth’s 2023 Champions for Change program are now open. The Champions for Change program recognizes and celebrates 5 Native youth leaders from across the nation who are making positive impacts in their communities. All Native youth are invited to apply!   The Champions for […]

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Center Us: State of Native Youth Report

Contact: Cheyenne Kippenberger Cheyenne.Kippenberger@aspeninsitute.org For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022.  Washington, DC: The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute is proud to release Center Us: The State of Native Youth. This report celebrates and honors Native youth and the issues they care about. “Center Us is a reminder to our relatives, partners, […]

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Youth & Tribal Leaders Roundtable Discussion

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022.  Washington, DC: On November 29, 2022, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute and Casey Family Programs hosted over 20 Native youth and Tribal leaders from across the country for a roundtable discussion. Pressing issues and challenges facing today’s youth were the focus of discussion. Topics […]

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Attending the White House Tribal Nations Summit

By Anthony Tamez Pochel Coming to Washington, DC, you can never be sure what you’ll get. You might run into a cabinet secretary, have a quick conversation about tribal sovereignty with a senator, or even have dinner with congresspeople. Few people in this country have access to DC, so when you do, make use of […]

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