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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
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SUMMARY:NAP Member Education Session: Protecting All Native Knowledge Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Education is more than a pathway forward for our communities; it is a bridge between generations\, carrying the wisdom of our elders into the future and ensuring our youth are set up to succeed. Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is honored to hold space for our educators who are protecting the passing on of traditional knowledge and improving access to opportunities across Indian Country. As our Tribal Colleges and Universities face even more drastic underfunding\, this moment presents an opportunity for the philanthropic sector to uplift critical community development initiatives. \nJoin us for a very special conversation featuring Dr. Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo Nation)\, President of the Institute of American Indian Arts; Doris Tinsley (Shinnecock)\, Co-Founder of Native Americans in Higher Education and Mentorship; Julie Garreau (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe)\, CEO of the Cheyenne River Youth Project; and Tracy L. Canard Goodluck (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin/Mvskoke Creek)\, Executive Director of the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute as they share how philanthropy can better support thriving Native communities through sustainable education and guidance grounded in our cultural values and traditions. \nNAP is also excited to announce the return of Junior Moderators in each of our Member Education Sessions this year! Anagali Duncan (Cherokee Nation) will be joining this broadcast to help guide our conversation.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/nap-member-education-session-protecting-all-native-knowledge-journeys/
LOCATION:youtube.com/live/K1qtQ6IC3uo?utm_campaign=Membership%20Series&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--NSGO5r7VcyX3knl44OzE5Bx3K2XwteHzRwQ_JwWC9NmZQalWFXEma_7mR8EYjvPzyNccwOVzAQmlaozeHZWyDCczg01jgYU6rhCEQ35w_Zr2bT4E&_hsmi=376955979&utm_content=376955979&utm_source=hs_automation
CATEGORIES:External Event,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)":MAILTO:info@nativephilanthropy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20260114T161129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200404Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Creating Change Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National LGBTQ Task Force\, this conference is the nation’s foremost political\, leadership\, and skills-building gathering for the LGBTQ movement. The event features a mix of day-long institutes\, keynote presentations\, annual awards and more than 100 workshops & caucuses.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-creating-change-conference/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T194137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195639Z
UID:10000007-1768953600-1769299199@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:California Native Youth Collective (CNYC) Convening [Rescheduled]
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 CNYC Fellows will come together for a second time — to close out their Fellowship in the nation’s capital where they will participate in a Hill Day visit to meet with their respective California delegates and learn more about federal policy. \nRead a recap of the final convening.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2025-cnyc-closing-convening/
LOCATION:Aspen Institute Headquarters\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening,Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)":MAILTO:cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251222T212007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T212007Z
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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:PA
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:20251213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251029T140850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T144724Z
UID:10000017-1765584000-1765756799@www.cnay.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251014T164757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T164312Z
UID:10000019-1763730000-1763733600@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:Democracy is Indigenous: Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Future is Native – Let’s Fund It! \nLooking to make an impact in your community? Need a spark of inspiration? We’re now offering office hours where anyone interested in joining the Democracy is Indigenous campaign can drop in for live help with your application\, project details or to ask any questions in real time! Register below for our upcoming dates: \nOctober 17 \nNovember 21 \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.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/democracy-is-indigenous-office-hours/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:https://www.cnay.org/event/democracy-is-indigenous-office-hours/2025-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Democracy is Indigenous,Office Hours,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:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T194902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T194902Z
UID:10000008-1763251200-1763769599@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:National Congress of American Indians' (NCAI) 82nd Annual Convention & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Tribal leaders\, NCAI members\, Native youth and allies from across Indian Country will gather to tackle critical issues\, strategize for the future and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships. Additionally\, attendees can browse a variety of booths ranging from Native artists to federal job recruiters and much more at this unique  opportunity to connect\, collaborate & contribute.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/national-congress-of-american-indians-ncai-82nd-annual-convention-marketplace/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)":MAILTO:contact@ncai.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T182923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T182923Z
UID:10000006-1762732800-1763078399@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:CNAY Staff Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Periodically\, Team CNAY comes together to sit in community\, discuss our shared values\, strengthen our work practices\, trade new ideas and plan for the future of our organization.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/cnay-staff-retreat/
LOCATION:Santa Ana Pueblo\, Albuquerque\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Staff Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)":MAILTO:cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T182420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T194315Z
UID:10000005-1761523200-1761868799@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:CHANGE Philanthropy 2025 UNITY Summit
DESCRIPTION:For nearly a decade\, CHANGE Philanthropy has sponsored this Summit\, a critical space where funders\, organizers and community leaders unite to strengthen our movements\, increase investments in our communities and support the philanthropic sector to meet the moment. The challenges we face are immense\, but so is the power we hold when we come together. This is a space to strategize\, build and strive toward justice.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/change-philanthropy-2025-unity-summit/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T181103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T181706Z
UID:10000004-1761523200-1761868799@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:2025 Fall Opportunity Youth Forum (OYF) Convening
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions\, this invitation-only event brings together site leads\, youth leaders\, funders and national partners across sectors to promote innovations and movement-building efforts. For over a decade\, the  the Forum’s biannual convenings have been a cornerstone of this national learning community\, highlighting local practices in the spring and focusing on national strategies each fall.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2025-fall-opportunity-youth-forum-oyf-convening/
LOCATION:Aspen Institute – Aspen Campus\, Aspen\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aspen Forum for Community Solutions":MAILTO:aspenfcs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251014T164757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T164312Z
UID:10000015-1760706000-1760709600@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:Democracy is Indigenous: Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Future is Native – Let’s Fund It! \nLooking to make an impact in your community? Need a spark of inspiration? We’re now offering office hours where anyone interested in joining the Democracy is Indigenous campaign can drop in for live help with your application\, project details or to ask any questions in real time! Register below for our upcoming dates: \nOctober 17 \nNovember 21 \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.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/democracy-is-indigenous-office-hours/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:https://www.cnay.org/event/democracy-is-indigenous-office-hours/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Democracy is Indigenous,Office Hours,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:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T180301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T180301Z
UID:10000003-1760486400-1760659199@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:6th Annual Indigenous Children\, Youth & Families (ICYF) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Washington State Department of Children\, Youth & Families’ Office of Tribal Relations\, this FREE public virtual event brings together staff\, Tribal partners and community members under the theme Restoring Balance: Healing Ourselves and Strengthening Our Communities. Sessions will be led by national experts and state Tribal leaders on child welfare\, juvenile justice\, early learning and culturally-grounded programming. \nThe agenda features advocates and educators from the fields of Indian Child Welfare\, Juvenile Justice and Early Learning. Hear about innovative programming and research from nationally recognized organizations such as the National Native Children’s Trauma Center\, Indigenous Justice Circle\, and CNAY.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/6th-annual-indigenous-children-youth-families-icyf-conference/
LOCATION:https://www.cnay.org/event/6th-annual-indigenous-children-youth-families-icyf-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Department of Children%2C Youth & Families":MAILTO:dcyf.tribalrelations@dcyf.wa.gov.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251222T211955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T211955Z
UID:10000009-1760443200-1760446800@www.cnay.org
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-2/
LOCATION:PA
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T172407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T172752Z
UID:10000002-1759881600-1760227199@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:56th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) brings together thousands of educators\, students\, Tribal leaders and advocates to advance the future of Native education. This year’s theme\, Empowering Sovereignty: Our Legacies\, Our Futures\, highlights culture\, language and community through keynotes\, workshops and cultural events.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/56th-annual-niea-convention-trade-show/
LOCATION:Spokane Convention Center\, Spokane\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Indian Education Association (NIEA)":MAILTO:niea@niea.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20260417T180044
CREATED:20251009T165623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T194207Z
UID:10000001-1759363200-1759449599@www.cnay.org
SUMMARY:CNAY x Phoenix Indian Center Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:CNAY is partnering with the Phoenix Indian Center to bring civic engagement\, advocacy and leadership opportunities to Native youth in the Phoenix area. This event will be a meeting of the minds to visit the space and determine upcoming opportunities.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/cnay-phoenix-indian-center-collaboration/
LOCATION:Phoenix Indian Center\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)":MAILTO:cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
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