April 5, 2018. WASHINGTON, DC — The Cheyenne River Youth Project® recently announced that the five Lakota teens participating in its innovative “Growing Into Wowachinyepi” program have earned their naming ceremonies, certificates of achievement and a wopila (thank you) dinner. In addition to being honored in their tribal community, these five accomplished young people will join […]
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On March 13, 2018, CNAY Program Manager Nikki Pitre traveled to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA, to participate in a panel on modern Indigenous womanhood. Nikki was invited to share her story and discuss how it led her to the work she does today. The panel was part of a series of campus events celebrating Women’s […]
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February 11-15, 2018 marked the seventh annual “Champ Week”, a time for the newly-named Champions for Change to join the Center for Native American Youth in Washington, DC for a week of advocacy, action, and celebration. The week began with a welcome dinner where CNAY staff, Champs, and invited guests got to know one another […]
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Congressional Briefing Tuesday, March 13, 2018. 12:00 – 1:30 PM Dirksen Senate Building, Room 628 Lunch provided. The health professions offer significant opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth to build meaningful careers. However, there are ongoing structural and policy barriers that impede access to this option for many Native young people. This […]
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