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.

MILO S.

MILO S., 10
APACHE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

This piece is a weaving of a sunset. My family and I were together when I made this, when we are together I feel stronger. My grandmas always encourages me to do art. Art makes me feel strong, like a superhero. Creating art is my medicine.

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"I want to help knock out stereotypes because Native Youth should be confident in their identity. These outcomes need to and will change in my community, even if it takes years."

-Tatiana Ticknor,

Yup'ik, Tlingit, Dena'ina, 2015 Champion for Change