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CNAY Welcomes Cheyenne River Youth Project Growing into Wowachinyepi Champions for Change

On April 8-11, the Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute welcomed five Native youth advocates and two program coordinators from theCheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) to Washington, DC. Oliver, Daniel, Randi, Jaymalee, Claudia and their chaperones come from Growing into Wowachinyepi (Growing into Leadership), a pilot youth recognition program inspired by CNAY’s Champions for Change. On Sunday, […]

4/13 Gen-I NOW: Creative Native Call for Art

Marʉ́awe! Hello! in the Comanche language.  This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the Gen-I Creative Native Call for Art. Creative Native is a new Call for Art for Indigenous youth ages 5-24 years old. The Center for Native American Youth invites youth to submit an original artwork (painting, photograph, traditional art, etc.) […]

Gen-I Movement Builders Fellowship Deadline EXTENDED

As part of the Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) initiative, the Center for Native American Youth is launching a new fellowship for youth ages 18-24. The Gen-I Movement Builders Fellowship (Gen-I MBF) is a six-month intensive leadership development program that aims to strengthen the voice and role of Native American youth in broader social justice movements. Over […]

Fresh Tracks Northeast Region Training

Wuneekeesuq! Hello! in the Wampanoag language (pronounced wuh-nee-kee-suck) This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the Fresh Tracks Northeast Region Training Expedition. Fresh Tracks brings youth from urban and Indigenous communities together during a three day expedition, using the outdoors as a background for transformative leadership development. Youth learn valuable organizing skills, create community action plans, […]