As part of our commitment to strengthen career opportunities for Native youth, CNAY partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to provide a platform for Native youth leaders at their recent events in Washington, DC. Gen-I Ambassadors Alec Calac (Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians) and Summer Brunoe (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) were invited guests […]
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As part of Generation Indigenous (Gen-I), CNAY and the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) partnered in 2017 to create the Gen-I Career Success Fellowship. Through this partnership, CNAY connects the Gen-I National Native Youth Network with NAFOA’s network of leaders in finance, business, and tribal economic development. Together, we’re building career opportunities for Indigenous youth through online skill building, leadership […]
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February 11-15, 2018 marked the seventh annual “Champ Week”, a time for the newly-named Champions for Change to join the Center for Native American Youth in Washington, DC for a week of advocacy, action, and celebration. The week began with a welcome dinner where CNAY staff, Champs, and invited guests got to know one another […]
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Congressional Briefing Tuesday, March 13, 2018. 12:00 – 1:30 PM Dirksen Senate Building, Room 628 Lunch provided. The health professions offer significant opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth to build meaningful careers. However, there are ongoing structural and policy barriers that impede access to this option for many Native young people. This […]
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