Media Mentions

Op-ed, The Aspen Institute

Fighting Against an Epidemic of Injustice on the National Day of Awareness for MMIP

Sage Chief (she/her) is Oglala Lakota and Diné. Born and raised in the Bay Area, she now lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and has experienced first-hand the devastation of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) epidemic. At just 19 years old, Sage is a student at Oglala Lakota College, an ambassador for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute and a passionate advocate for the MMIP movement.

MMIW, Remembering Our Sisters, Fellows, Diné, Oglala Lakota

Article, Times Standard, California

Young leaders join the California Native Youth Collective

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) has announced the 2025 cohort of the California Native Youth Collective (CNYC). This year’s Fellows will join a growing network of Native youth leaders from across the state of California ready to hone their leadership skills, amplify their voices and advocate for their communities at the tribal, local, state and national level.

California Native Youth Collective

KNBA 90.3, Alaska

Fighting For the Future of Her Community

Each year, CNAY selects five young leaders, ages 14 to 24, who are making a difference in their communities. These “Champs” receive hands-on leadership training and advocacy support to further their impact. Among the 2025 honorees is Maiyuraq (Maiyu) Jones, an Environmental Science student at Western Washington University. Passionate about climate change and environmental justice, Jones has witnessed firsthand how shifting ecosystems are affecting her home in rural Alaska.

Champions for Change, Fellows, Native Village of Unalakleet

Article, Underscore Native News

Reporter’s Notebook: A Week at the AP Climate Storytelling Workshop

Executive Director Tracy Canard Goodluck was featured in an article by Jarrette Werk for Underscore Native News, highlighting her participation in the Skoll World Forum.

Staff, Mvskoke Creek, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Interview / Radio, KPFT 90.1 Houston, Texas

People of Earth

2025 Remembering Our Sisters Fellow Carrie Johnson was interviewed live on air about her work as an MMIWG2S+ advocate, her fellowship journey and CNAY.

Remembering Our Sisters, Fellows, Chickasaw, Pawnee

Article, Cronkite News, Arizona

Making their mark: How Homeland prints Indigenous identity into youth spaces

According to the nonprofit [Center for Native American Youth at the] Aspen Institute, Native youths who feel culturally educated are four times more likely to view themselves as capable of creating an impact than those who do not.

For Indigenous youth who grow up without representation in creative or academic spaces, that visibility can be a life-changing experience. It serves as a reminder that they’re not alone.

Research & Data

News Roundup, Tribal Business News

People on the Move in Indian Country

Center for Native American Youth has appointed Tracy Canard Goodluck as executive director. Goodluck brings over 20 years of experience advocating for Tribal communities in education, Indian law and policy.

Staff, Mvskoke Creek, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Article / Interview, ICT News

Empowering the next generation: 2025 Champions for Change

The Center for Native American Youth has announced its 2025 Champions for Change cohort. The program aims to cultivate future leaders dedicated to enhancing their communities through hands-on training. Three months into the yearlong program, participants began their experience with "Champs Week" in mid-February, held from the 9th to the 14th in Washington, D.C. This event marked their first opportunity to meet one another while also improving their public speaking and advocacy skills on Capitol Hill.

Champions for Change, Fellows

News Roundup, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Skoll Foundation Promotes Marla Blow to CEO

Tracy Canard Goodluck has been named executive director of the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute.

Staff, Mvskoke Creek, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

News Roundup, Politico

Playbook: Circling the wagons

Tracy Canard Goodluck is joining the Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth as executive director.

Staff, Mvskoke Creek, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin