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.

JAIDA COOPER

JAIDA COOPER, 19
CROW TRIBE AGENCY

This painting features Chief Sitting Bull and Chief Red Cloud, the two most iconic Chiefs ever known. Even though I’m not direct descendants of these two Chiefs, their resilience and willingness to fight inspires me to do the same.

BACK TO ALL POSTS

"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