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SUMMARY:Building Communities of Hope (BCOH) Convening
DESCRIPTION:CNAY is hosting a weekend training with Native youth advisors\, ages 18-24\, who have lived experience in the foster care system. During the convening\, youth advisors will strengthen their voices\, hone their leadership skills & work with other child welfare experts to help us develop & refine a new BCOH curriculum designed to empower all young people to advocate for systemic change.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2025-bcoh-convening/
LOCATION:REI\, Denver\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening,Training,Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)":MAILTO:cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
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SUMMARY:Democracy is Indigenous: Community Engagement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Future is Native – Let’s Fund It! \nLooking to make an impact in your community? Join us for a FREE virtual training to learn more about civic engagement & how we can help bring your ideas to life. \nCNAY is committed to fostering and building relationships within communities\, bringing valuable training opportunities to Native youth across the United States. These tailored trainings – offered free of charge throughout the year – equip emerging young leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement\, encouraging them to actively participate in shaping the future of their communities. All youth who participate have the opportunity to receive funding for a community action project. \nMiss the workshop? Check out the recording here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7395476588550803456/ \n— \nThe Democracy is Indigenous (DII) campaign at the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is dedicated to mobilizing young leaders – ages 11-24 – wishing to enhance civic engagement at the local\, tribal\, state and federal levels. Participants benefit from tailored training\, a prominent national platform to amplify their initiatives and micro-grant funding to support the development of community action projects. By spearheading their own projects\, organizers gain invaluable professional growth opportunities. \n 
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/democracy-is-indigenous-community-engagement-workshop-3/
LOCATION:SD
CATEGORIES:Democracy is Indigenous,Training,Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)":MAILTO:cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Grand Valley State University Native Youth Leadership Camp
DESCRIPTION:Grand Valley State University (GVSU)’s Office of Multicultural Affairs invited Indigenous youth in grades 9–12 to a weeklong camp where they will build leadership skills\, explore campus life and connect with culture. \nAs part of CNAY’s commitment to fostering and building relationships within communities and bringing valuable opportunities to Native youth across Indian Country\, we’re bringing our Democracy is Indigenous training to GVSU in 2026! \nThese tailored trainings – offered free of charge throughout the year – equip emerging young leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement\, encouraging them to actively participate in shaping the future of their communities. All youth who participate have the opportunity to receive funding for a community action project. CNAY offers both virtual and in-person Democracy is Indigenous trainings\, tailored to your community\, organization\, Tribe\, council\, summer camp\, etc. \nLearn more about Democracy is Indigenous & our Community Trainings: cnay.org/home/democracy-is-indigenous-community-trainings \n 
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/grand-valley-state-university-native-youth-leadership-camp/
LOCATION:Grand Valley State University\, 1 Campus Drive\, Allendale\, MI\, 49401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Democracy is Indigenous,External Event,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260620T112813
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SUMMARY:Democracy is Indigenous Community Workshops: South Dakota
DESCRIPTION:As part of CNAY’s commitment to fostering and building relationships within communities and bringing valuable opportunities to Native youth across Indian Country\, we’re bringing our Democracy is Indigenous training to summer events across South Dakota in 2026! \n\nTuesday\, June 30: Sicangu Co. + SNETP 7gen Summer Youth Internship \nSinte Gleska University\, Mission\, SD \nThis 7-week paid internship seeks to empower the next generation of leaders with the skills and concepts to use their strengths to create healthy families and communities. \nWednesday\, July 1: Cheyenne River Youth Project-Youth Initiative Training Program \nCheyenne River Youth Project\, Eagle Butte\, SD \nCRYP has teen internships available in five tracks: Native Food Sovereignty\, Social Enterprise\, Native Wellness\, Art\, and Lakota Culture. All ointerns have the opportunity to become certified in First Aid and CPR\, participate in educational workshops such as financial literacy and financial aid\, enjoy hands-on experience in CRYP’s facilities\, serve as peer mentors and community leaders\, earn money for their new savings accounts\, and gain vital job and life skills for a more secure and vibrant future. \nThursday\, July 2: 2026 Lakota Leadership Camp \nOglala Lakota College\, Kyle\, SD \nThis 4 day Leadership Training for high school students and their families features skills in language and culture\, traditional plants\, food preservation\, archery\, resume building\, hide tanning\, tipi raising\, grant writing\, Lakota art\, personal finance\, Lakota games\, a buffalo ceremony and more! \n\n\nThese tailored trainings – offered free of charge throughout the year – equip emerging young leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for civic engagement\, encouraging them to actively participate in shaping the future of their communities. All youth who participate have the opportunity to receive funding for a community action project. CNAY offers both virtual and in-person Democracy is Indigenous trainings\, tailored to your community\, organization\, Tribe\, council\, summer camp\, etc. \nLearn more about Democracy is Indigenous & our Community Trainings.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/dii-community-workshops-south-dakota/
LOCATION:South Dakota\, SD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Democracy is Indigenous,External Event,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:2026 Darthmouth Tribal Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join Dartmouth College for a week of high-impact learning and relationship building\, designed just for Indian Country! Native leaders new to their roles in Indian Country\, whether elected or appointed\, will learn from Dartmouth’s Faculty Presenters in a 25 member cohort. Topics include economic development\, grant writing\, health care delivery and intergovernmental relations. The program is fully funded\, with travel support available.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-darthmouth-tribal-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Dartmouth College\, Hanover\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event,Training
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