Some reflections as families come together during this long weekend in what is recognized as a federal holiday; The Fourth of July: The Declaration of Independence was adopted on the Fourth of July in 1776. We, as Americans, are all too familiar with the statement from the Declaration which states “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men […]
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By: Autumn Adams, Confederated Tribes & Bands of the Yakama Nation, Center for Native American Youth’s Youth Advisory Board Member and 2019 Champion for Change I struggle every year with how to explain the Fourth of July to my sister. When she was seven years old, the only thing she understood was being allowed to […]
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For the 3nd year, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is excited to launch the Creative Native Call for Art! ABOUT CREATIVE NATIVE Creative Native is a call for art that supports young Indigenous artists ages 5-24 years old by providing them an opportunity to receive national recognition, funding for art supplies, and award of $200. An […]
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We uplift and celebrate the meaningful contributions of LGBTQ+2S relatives and Native American youth on their journey. The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) honors the sacred path of our LGBTQ+2S relatives, Happy Pride Month. This month, the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute created opportunities for LGBTQ+2S to share their narratives and lived experiences. CNAY invited Native youth to share what about their identity makes them proud. Youth from […]
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