CNAY Writes Open Letter to Native Youth on World Mental Health Day

“You are worthy simply because you exist.” On Tuesday, October 10, CNAY recognizes World Mental Health Day and sends a reminder to Native youth everywhere that they are inherently worthy. Read the full letter below. Do you have ideas or suggestions for how CNAY can uplift mental health awareness? Reach out to us at cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org. […]

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Empowering Native Youth: CNAY’s Civic Engagement Training on the Cheyenne River Reservation

October 2&3, 2023 — In a powerful initiative to foster civic engagement and community development, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) recently traveled to Eagle Butte, South Dakota, to the Cheyenne River Reservation. The focus was clear: to share valuable knowledge to a group of Native youth on how to initiate and execute community […]

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Meet Inaugural Cohort of Building Indigenous Communities of Hope Fellows

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2023 Washington, DC – The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute in partnership with Casey Family Programs, NMCAN, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Law Center  are proud to announce the second cohort of the Building Indigenous Communities of Hope Fellowship. The cohort is comprised of six incredible young leaders who are dedicated […]

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