Center Us: State of Native Youth Report

Contact: Cheyenne Kippenberger Cheyenne.Kippenberger@aspeninsitute.org For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022.  Washington, DC: The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute is proud to release Center Us: The State of Native Youth. This report celebrates and honors Native youth and the issues they care about. “Center Us is a reminder to our relatives, partners, […]

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Youth & Tribal Leaders Roundtable Discussion

For Immediate Release: December 6, 2022.  Washington, DC: On November 29, 2022, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute and Casey Family Programs hosted over 20 Native youth and Tribal leaders from across the country for a roundtable discussion. Pressing issues and challenges facing today’s youth were the focus of discussion. Topics […]

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Attending the White House Tribal Nations Summit

By Anthony Tamez Pochel Coming to Washington, DC, you can never be sure what you’ll get. You might run into a cabinet secretary, have a quick conversation about tribal sovereignty with a senator, or even have dinner with congresspeople. Few people in this country have access to DC, so when you do, make use of […]

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Call for Fellows: 2022 Brave Heart Fellowship

November 28, 2022, Washington, DC — The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is proud to announce a call for applicants for the Brave Heart Fellowship (BHF). This fellowship, based in the Midwest region of the United States, uplifts youth voices while addressing the representation gap and inequities facing Indigenous Peoples in the fight for climate justice. At […]

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