Board Archives - Center for Native American Youth

Center for Native American Youth Board of Advisor named Social Innovator of the Year!

The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship is a leading global platform that accelerates outstanding models of social innovation. Each year 15 mission-driven leaders are recognized for tackling world’s toughest problems, from social inequality and youth unemployment, to malnutrition and accessible healthcare.The Center for Native American Youth would like to congratulate N7 community Partner Sam McCracken for being recognized by the Schwab […]

Change the Name

Last month’s removal of the statue of former Washington football team owner was a long time coming. Marshall was a man who opposed racial integration and refused to sign black athletes until forced to do so by the government. The statue was removed on Juneteenth, the same date which is observed to end slavery in […]

CNAY Youth Advisory Board Comes Together

August 25-27, 2019 | Seattle, WA – Nancy Deere-Turney, Msvkoke, YAB Chairwoman The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) has built a home for our Youth Advisory Board (YAB). At the end of August, the Youth Advisory Board gathered for the first in person convening, which provided the opportunity to see each other face to […]

CNAY’s Josie Raphaelito Shares Her Experience as an LGBTQ2S & Public Health Advocate

Josie Raphaelito, MPH, is a passionate advocate for tribal public health. She has six years of experience building relationships with Tribal Nations and citizens through community engagement and providing tools to elevate local perspectives of strengths and challenges into national discussions for change in Washington, DC. Josie currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for […]