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.

KYRSTEN

GROS VENTRE, CHIPPEWA CREE, ASSINIBOINE, LITTLE SHELL, AND SIOUX
AGE: 14

Kyrsten, Indian name Medicine Shell Woman, is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre Tribe in Fort Belknap Montana. The daughter of Gordon & Carla (King) Henry, granddaughter of Tracy & Mitchell King and great- granddaughter of Robert Cochairs Sr. She began ledger drawing at the age of eight years old when her dad gave her the first piece of ledger paper and has been drawing since. She enjoys photography, drawing and plans to attend college for graphic design. Kyrsten will be a sophomore at Harlem High School this fall.

Dancing is an expression that allows for creativity and those that are unable to dance.

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“I would like use my education and my leadership roles to serve my people through enhancing policies for Navajo families living on the reservation.”

-Shandiin Herrera,

Navajo Nation, 2019 Champion for Change