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“When I sit down to write a song, I try my best to embody the emotion I’m feeling at the moment in order to convey somewhat of a strong message…”

By: Hataałiinez Wheeler YA-TA-HEY my name is Hataałiinez Wheeler, but everyone just calls me Hataałii ‘round these parts. I make music for people to listen to. I began writing my newest album at the start of the pandemic and released it a few months later. The album is called Painting Portraits and is out on all music streaming platforms.    I lived in the dorms at Navajo Preparatory School […]

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I am proud of the beauty that is naturally prominent within my culture; I am proud that I can dance and sing to the words of my ancestors; I am proud to be Native American.

By: Riley Werk, Aaniiih & Nakoda, Junior at Hays/LodgePole High School Há mikonabi! My name is Riley Werk, I am Aaniiih and Nakoda of the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana. As you may know, November is Native American Heritage Month, and I would like to share what it means to me. Growing up within […]

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CNAY 2020 Champions for Change to Extend Another Year 

Washington, DC, October 28, 2020- The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at The Aspen Institute will extend its eighth class of CNAY Champions for Change to serve for another year. Champions for Change is a national youth leadership program designed to provide youth resources they need to create positive change in their communities. CNAY works closely with youth leaders in custom training and uplifting […]

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Indigenous Futures Survey: The largest, most comprehensive research project ever conducted in Indian Country

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  With 6,460 participants representing 401 tribes from all 50 states, the Indigenous Futures Survey unveils the needs, priorities and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples  Washington, DC, October 26, 2020- The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), IllumiNative, and Native Organizers Alliance released the first annual Indigenous Futures Survey (IFS) conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan and […]

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