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The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth – ages 24 and under – on reservations, in rural villages and urban spaces across the country to improve their health, safety and overall well-being.

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Our Core Values
Our Core Values
Guided by Indigenous teachings, our core values reflect how we treat each other & show up each day.
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Our Programs
Our Programs
Our culturally-responsive programs, curriculum and methodologies provide youth with knowledge and skills to grow as change agents.
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Media Mentions
Media Mentions
We serve as a vessel for Native youth to share their truth through strategic media partnerships.
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News and Updates

DEADLINE EXTENDED: National Native Youth Essay Contest
Democracy Is Indigenous
Mar 24

DEADLINE EXTENDED: National Native Youth Essay Contest

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Q&A with Cetan Wanbli Williams
Blog
Apr 27

Q&A with Cetan Wanbli Williams

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Visionary Sovereign Voices Youth Competition Winners
Native Youth
Apr 25

Visionary Sovereign Voices Youth Competition Winners

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Two Former Foster Youth Are Among the Center for Native American Youth’s Annual Fellows
Media Mention
Apr 22

Two Former Foster Youth Are Among the Center for Native American Youth’s Annual Fellows

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Two-Eyed Seeing: A Reflection on Western Science & Indigenous Knowledge on Earth Day
Brave Heart
Apr 22

Two-Eyed Seeing: A Reflection on Western Science & Indigenous Knowledge on Earth Day

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From Extraction to Restoration – Indigenous Youth Leading Systems Change
Brave Heart
Apr 23

From Extraction to Restoration – Indigenous Youth Leading Systems Change

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