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“And always remember, even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise to another day.”

Content Warning: this blog mentions suicide and contains personal experiences and stories of personal hardship. The purpose is to destigmatize mental health and to embrace, love and empower young people. CNAY is proud to provide young leaders agency in narrative sharing and empower them in sharing their truth. Below is a blog written by CNAY Youth […]

“I Get to Choose My Own Path.”

Content Warning: this blog contains personal experiences and stories of personal hardship. The purpose is to destigmatize mental health and to embrace, love and empower young people. CNAY is proud to provide young leaders agency in narrative sharing and empower them in sharing their truth. Below is a blog written by CNAY Youth Advisory Board Chair, […]

“Let your voice be heard today so that future generations know that we are creating a better world to live in”

I’m so excited to be a part of something so historically important as the Indigenous Futures Survey. This survey was created to empower and uplift the voice of Native peoples and move towards better understanding through data driven by Native people from our own perspectives. I have a strong love for stories and being able […]

“As the vessels of our ancestors, the Indigenous Futures Survey is one way that we can elevate community-driven solutions and bring attention to the challenges we face.”

For generations we, the Indigenous people of the United States, have struggled to make sure our voices are heard. The Indigenous Futures Survey is an opportunity to have direct input on issues that impact our communities. Participating in this survey is important to me personally because I know that having a seat at the table […]