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.

VANESSA POLMATEER

VANESSA POLMATEER, 23
FLANDREAU SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE

I have used a reference of an old photo of my grandmother. She resembles resilience and strength to me for she survived boarding school and cancer. This art piece is dedicated to her.

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“We all can help to shore up the wellbeing of Indian Country by staying alert and acting to protect our Peoples, lands, and waters – just as our ancestors did.”

-Joaquin Gallegos,

Jicarilla Apache Nation & Pueblo of Santa Ana , Earlier years Champion for Change