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.

ANDI C.

ANDI C., 11
UNITED HOUMAS NATION

My drawing represents myself after I learned my swimming coach passed away. He gave me the strength to grow as a swimmer and as a person. He motivated me every time he saw me on deck. He was an inspiration to so many swimmers and other kids.

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"I want to help knock out stereotypes because Native Youth should be confident in their identity. These outcomes need to and will change in my community, even if it takes years."

-Tatiana Ticknor,

Yup'ik, Tlingit, Dena'ina, 2015 Champion for Change