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CNAY Launches 2022 Champions for Change Applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2021 Washington, DC: Applications for the Center for Native American Youth’s 2022 Champions for Change program are now open. The Champions for Change program recognizes Native youth leaders inspired to make positive change. All Native youth are invited to apply! “Through Champions for Change, Native American youth leaders have spoken at national conferences, met with their members of Congress, mobilized their communities and continue to inspire us at the Center for Native […]

The Calm Before the Storm Leadership

In early July, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) announced the first cohort of the Calm Before the Storm leadership program housed at the Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. Selected to the cohort were Tiana Dubois, Irene Hale, Daun Dixon, Shooter Stewart, Jonna Brady, and Keishawn Johnson. Shortly after the formal announcement, the CNAY team, along with members of […]

The Journey Is Not Over

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. Lexie James “Blog” kinda, not reallyI survived twice and decided […]

2021 Building Indigenous Communities of Hope Fellowship Application

The Building Indigenous Communities of Hope Fellowship at the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute is designed for Native American youth (ages 18-24) who have lived experience in the foster care system. Fellows will receive a series of intensive trainings, speaking opportunities, and engagements that enhance their advocacy skills. This four-month fellowship is in […]