CNAY is proud to announce a call for applications for the 2024 Brave Heart Fellowship (BHF). This year, the regionally-based program will focus on the Pacific Northwest (Northern California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington) as well as Alaska. Native youth located in those states who are working, or interested in working, to address the representation gap […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 6th annual Creative Native Call for Art is NOW accepting submissions through November 26, 2023. Art submissions must be inspired by the prompt: Home and Community. Native youth creatives: What does home mean to you? What makes your come and your community uniquely yours? Submissions will be accepted electronically through the Creative Native Entry […]
CONTINUE READING“Let us build a better tomorrow by ensuring that our today is funded and realized.” On Friday, September 29, 2023, Congressman Gabe Vasquez read CNAY’s Open Letter to Congress. The letter, crafted by Native Youth leaders, calls on members of Congress to be good relatives amid the government shutdown. Read the full letter here.
CONTINUE READING“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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