CNAY Announces 2023 Champions for Change Class

For Immediate Release February 10, 2023  Contact: Cheyenne Kippenberger cheyenne.kippenberger@aspeninstitute.org WASHINGTON, DC: The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is proud to announce the 2023 Champions for Change. The Champions for Change program has been advancing the leadership skills and advocacy efforts of young Native leaders for over 10 years. Each […]

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2023 Remembering Our Sisters Week Recap

February 8, 2023– The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) virtually gathered the Remembering Our Sisters Fellows to begin their journey into the 6-month fellowship. Throughout the week, Danielle Fixico, Autumn Mcmillan, Rachel Janis, Mackenzie Sleeman, Mercedes Danforth-Hernandez, and Kami Jo Whiteclay participated in various training and knowledge-sharing sessions led by CNAY staff and various […]

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Reflections of an Indigenous Youth in D.C.

Kaliko Kalahiki (Kanaka Maoli), Chair of the Youth Advisory Board and 2022 Champion for Change, reflects on their time in Washington D.C. in November 2022 for the White House Tribal Youth Forum and the White House Tribal Nations Summit in this podcast recording. You can listen to Kaliko’s reflection podcast on Youtube or on Soundcloud.

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CNAY Announces the 2022-2023 Youth Advisory Board Executive Committee

January 27, 2023 The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is proud to announce and introduce the 3 leaders who will guide the CNAY Youth Advisory Board (YAB) this year. This advisory board consists of Native youth leaders, from across the nation, dedicated to the center’s mission of improving the health, safety and overall well-being […]

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