Hear the inspiring stories that led Damien, Isabel, Shawna, EllaMae, and Anthony to be named 2018 Champions for Change. Collectively, these five Native American youth leaders are working to connect Native youth with the healing power of tribal lands, reintegrate formerly incarcerated Native Americans, advocate for Native youth in foster care, revitalize Native languages, and […]
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Washington, DC, January 11, 2018 — The Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) will celebrate its sixth cohort of CNAY Champions for Change through a series of recognition events in Washington, DC, next month. The 2018 Champions include Damien Carlos (Tohono O’odham Nation), Isabel Coronado (Muscogee Creek Nation), Shawna Garza (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma), EllaMae Looney (Confederated Tribes […]
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This Giving Tuesday, support the next generation of young Native leaders with a donation to the Center for Native American Youth. Rory Taylor (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma) became a CNAY Champion for Change in 2015. As a first-year student at Pomona College, Rory founded and directed IndigeNATION, a peer mentoring program that provided college readiness training, […]
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The Aspen Institute is relocating its Washington, DC, headquarters, effective December 18, 2017. Our new address will be: Center for Native American Youth The Aspen Institute 2300 N St., NW, #700 Washington, DC 20037-1122 Please update your contact information to ensure we receive your mail or deliveries without delay. One note: If you plan to visit […]
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