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.

Nevaeh W.

9, Navajo

My art is about family and relationships. I need my family to encourage, love and support me in everything I do. I need my family to teach me about my culture and language and how to respect others who are unique like me. I also want the Earth to be cared for by everyone. When I draw, I try to include emotions, human connection and the pretty Earth. Art keeps me focused, calm, happy and creative. It is my way to express my thoughts and feelings.

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"Losing or not having tradition leaves an empty space that gets filled too often with poor choices. If we are listening to our elders, dancing, drumming, hunting, and picking berries, we are not drinking or doing drugs, and our traditions stay strong."

-Samuel Schimmel,

Kenaitze/St. Lawrence Island Siberian Yupik, 2017 Champion for Change