We are the Center for Native American Youth

Our Vision is for all Native American youth to lead full and healthy lives, to have equal access to opportunity, and to draw strength from their culture and inspire one another.

Effie C.

17, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida

I drew the otter masks to represent my otter clan. The person on the left is me, and the person on the right represents an ancestor. The attire I wear represents the evolution of fashion in the tribe, especially for women. Me looking at the person on the right represents admiration towards older fashion, since that is where I came from. The person on the right looking at me represents the curiosity of modern day fashion.

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"Donating time to work with Native youth, no matter how much or how little, is still time that could make a huge difference."

-Danielle Finn,

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Earlier years Champion for Change