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.

DAISHA O.

DAISHA O., 10
APSAALOOKE – CROW

About the Art: Dancing is how I make art. My favorite style is ballet. You need strength and balance to hold ballet poses. You also need resilience to train in ballet because it’s hard but you have to keep trying. My strength and resilience in training keep me tied to my ancestors by reminding me what they did to keep us here today. This picture shows my strength and resilience.

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"American Indians as sovereign nations need partners outside of Indian Country. One of the most important aspects of nation building is the careful cultivation of allies."

-Samuel Slater,

Navajo Nation, 2016 Champion for Change