Recently published public opinion research in the report Reclaiming Native Truth found that Native people are not only absent from K-12 education, mainstream news and pop culture, but that this lack of visibility—more than any other factor—directly undermines public support for Native rights. The report also found that 78% of Americans are ready for a […]
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Each spring, 17 exceptional high school juniors and a supportive educator from their school are selected as Bezos Scholars from around the U.S. and from the African Leadership Academy. After spending a week immersed in learning at the Aspen Ideas Festival, they return home to inspire action by developing a community change project that combines […]
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On the first day of the 116th Congress, Laguna Pueblo woman, Debra Haaland (NM-1) and Ho-Chunk Nation’s Sharice Davids (KS-3) were sworn into the House of Representatives. CNAY staff joined tribal leaders, citizens, and Congressional members from across the country at a reception to honor this historical event. Members of Congress in attendance included: Steny […]
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2018 STATE OF NATIVE YOUTH REPORT Report Release Event Friday, November 16 12:00-1:30pm The Aspen Institute 2300 N Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037 RSVP Here The Center for Native American Youth will release its 2018 State of Native Youth report with a panel event at The Aspen Institute on November 16, 2018. Featured […]
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