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.

OLESIA

OJIBWE (SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS)
AGE: 7

My name is Olesia, and I enjoy drawing, reading, and singing. I love to play with my sisters and spend time with my family. I am 7 years old and live in Saint Augustine, Florida. I am a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and visit Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan often to visit family and learn more about my tribe.

My drawing has three pretty flowers with the most important things to me: my family, my friends, and my dreams.

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“Native youth are the future and the voice of our tribal nations, which means we need to be at the table creating change and opportunities for our people! The need for education and a college degree is more important than ever."

-Dahkota Brown,

Wilton Miwok, Earlier years Champion for Change