The Center for Native American Youth and Colorado Juvenile Defender Center are proud to co-host a roundtable on Native youth and the juvenile justice system on Friday, August 24, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Youth panelists for this event include Isabel Coronado, Sonwai Wakayuta, and Reuban Abeita. Isabel Coronado is a citizen of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation. Her clan is […]
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On Tuesday, February 12, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) hosted a public panel and an annual reception celebrating the 2019 Class of the Champions for Change, Adam, Autumn, Charitie, Madi, and Shandiin. The public panel event was held at the Aspen Institute in Washington D.C. and featured an introduction by CNAY Board Member […]
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The Gen-I #OptOutside Call to Action is part of The Center for Native American Youth’s partnership with REI to continue to build platforms for Native youth leaders to advocate for the protection of lands, sacred sites, and waterways. This collaboration highlights how stewardship of the outdoors is central to the value systems and cultures of […]
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Champions for Change recognizes Native American youth leaders who are making a positive impact in their communities. We select five Native youth from throughout the United States to share their stories on a national platform, receive tailored leadership and development opportunities, and grow their advocacy initiatives with our support. Champions receive an all-expense-paid trip to […]
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