By Nyché Andrew “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House.” – Audre Lorde Date of publication – The quote above suggests that better treatment of others cannot exist on the terms of the oppressor. In my first semester of college, I felt as if I was leaving my home and family in order […]
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Written by Nyché Tyme Andrew re·sil·ience /rəˈzilyəns/ noun the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. In the study of environmental science, there are patterns that emerge in nature for ecosystems that undergo any kind of event. The term “resilience” is used […]
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January 24, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute announced its 2022 Champions for Change class. The Champions for Change program is a Native youth leadership initiative designed to highlight positive stories of impact from across the nation. Each year, five inspirational Native youth, ages 14-24, are selected as Champions. Throughout the one-year commitment, youth receive experience based learning […]
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The Generation Indigenous (Gen-I) Creative Native Call for Art was created by former Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Newman’s Own Foundation Fellow and renowned artist, Del Curfman (Apsáalooke). This Gen-I initiative is designed to provide space and support to Indigenous artists ages 5-24 years old across Indian Country. For the 4th annual Call for Art, CNAY asked Native youth […]
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