Jordan Oglesby, Navajo Nation 23 years old Hometown: Shiprock and Albuquerque, NM “I believe that more opportunities can be provided if more individuals like myself continue to invest in their own communities. Tribal economic development creates futures for all of us.” Jordan is a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up splitting her time between […]
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Marʉ́awe! Hello! in the Comanche language. This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the Gen-I Creative Native Call for Art. Creative Native is a new Call for Art for Indigenous youth ages 5-24 years old. The Center for Native American Youth invites youth to submit an original artwork (painting, photograph, traditional art, etc.) […]
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Q. Who can submit their artwork? A. Self-identifying Indigenous youth who will be between the ages of 5 and 24 years old by May 9, 2018 and currently reside in the United States. Q. What are the rules and guidelines for submission? A. Click here to view the Creative Native Rules & Guidelines. Q. What are the submission specifications? A. […]
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As part of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) initiative, the Center for Native American Youth is launching a new fellowship for youth ages 18-24. The Gen-I Movement Builders Fellowship (Gen-I MBF) is a six-month intensive leadership development program that aims to strengthen the voice and role of Native American youth in broader social justice movements. Over […]
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