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.

REBECCA VAUGHN

IÑUPIAQ
AGE: 23

I am a contemporary Iñupiaq artist living in Palmer, Alaska. I started my journey in art carving masks to connect more with my culture. Now I would like to continue carving mask but also begin making crocheted dolls showcasing our atikluks and traditional tattoos for kids.

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“I want our youth to understand the importance of respecting, honoring, and learning from our elders. Our elders are the foundation of who we are, and in order to keep our culture, language, values, and traditions alive, we all must learn to do this.”

-Carroll “CJ” Francis, Jr.,

Passamaquoddy Tribe, 2017 Champion for Change