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.

CODEY POINDEXTER

CODEY POINDEXTER, 23
CHEROKEE CREEK

The title this ‘Envision’. I wanted to create a piece that inspired Native youth to chase their dreams and to know that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. I titled this ‘Envision’ because I want the youth to envision where they want to be, what do they want to do when they grow up, and envision who they can be as a tribal leader. Native youth are medicine who carry on the next generation. Where I draw my strength from is my culture and traditional values. This is what we pass on to the next generation.

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"Through movements like Break the Silence, we can empower youth to heal from the physical and emotional wounds of sexual abuse and rehabilitate our Native communities to a state of resilience. With something as simple as a water balloon, we can rehabilitate, educate, and inspire cultural change."

-Carin Young,

Native Hawaiian, 2015 Champion for Change