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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.

Camden C.

15, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and Seminole Tribe of Florida

The piece I made is personal to me. Growing up I always have had anxiety. I drew this on a particularly bad day. It’s about the anxiety of being in a classroom with peers who could be thinking anything about you. The big eye in the background represents feeling watched at all times. Being native and going to a native school means everyone knows each other and gossip gets around fast. This is also a struggle that worsens my anxiety. This is how this drawing identifies with me.

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"Learning to read is critical to a child's success both in school and in life. For this reason I view the importance of books to children's literacy is being the most critical challenge for our youth and this barrier is well established."

-Lauren McLester-Davis,

Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin, Earlier years Champion for Change