FORT PECK, MONTANA – The Fort Peck Youth Summit started off with a fireside hat hosted by Nike N7 Founder and Vice Chair of CNAY’s Board of Advisors, Sam McCracken, and Emcee One as the moderator. The room was buzzing with anticipation as the attendees were encouraged to share their stories. McCracken, who started his […]
CONTINUE READING
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – From June 1 to June 3, 2023, the inaugural class of the Brave Heart Fellowship (BHF) program gathered for the first time. This historic event brought together a vibrant group of passionate young leaders in the heart of America’s Midwest. Led by the Center for Native American Youth’s (CNAY) graduate student […]
CONTINUE READING
In the week of May 8th, 2023, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) took a leading role in promoting outdoor access and empowering Indigenous youth at the Sierra Club’s Outdoor Alliance for Kids Week (OAK Week). The event brought together staff from CNAY, including Executive Director Nikki Santos, (Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Kalispel, Yakama, Nisqually, […]
CONTINUE READING
Attending a White House event is a monumental experience, filled with honor and awe. As a Black and Native man, the significance of being able to step foot on the White House grounds in 2023 cannot be understated. It serves as a reminder of the progress we have made as a society and the transformative […]
CONTINUE READING