October 11, 2023 — In a historic celebration of the International Day of the Girl, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) proudly witnessed 2023 Champion for Change, Gabriella Nakai, take center stage at the White House. The event, thrown by the First Lady, recognized 15 remarkable young women who are at the forefront of […]
CONTINUE READING“You are worthy simply because you exist.” On Tuesday, October 10, CNAY recognizes World Mental Health Day and sends a reminder to Native youth everywhere that they are inherently worthy. Read the full letter below. Do you have ideas or suggestions for how CNAY can uplift mental health awareness? Reach out to us at cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org. […]
CONTINUE READINGOctober 2&3, 2023 — In a powerful initiative to foster civic engagement and community development, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) recently traveled to Eagle Butte, South Dakota, to the Cheyenne River Reservation. The focus was clear: to share valuable knowledge to a group of Native youth on how to initiate and execute community […]
CONTINUE READING“Let us build a better tomorrow by ensuring that our today is funded and realized.” On Friday, September 29, 2023, Congressman Gabe Vasquez read CNAY’s Open Letter to Congress. The letter, crafted by Native Youth leaders, calls on members of Congress to be good relatives amid the government shutdown. Read the full letter here.
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