Jaimie Cruz, Squaxin Island Tribe 25 years old Hometown: Kamilche, WA “Whether it is my own tribe or the neighboring tribes it is important to be able to understand the possibilities of growth within our own communities. Tribal economics is how we are able to provide for our people” Jaimie Cruz is a member of the […]
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The Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute (CNAY) is excited to partner with the Mandan Hidatsa & Arikara (MHA) Nation on creating and supporting a local youth recognition program modeled after CNAY’s Champions for Change. Back in February, MHA Education Department staff accompanied two of their youth leaders to DC during CNAY’s “Champ […]
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As part of our commitment to strengthen career opportunities for Native youth, CNAY partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to provide a platform for Native youth leaders at their recent events in Washington, DC. Gen-I Ambassadors Alec Calac (Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians) and Summer Brunoe (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) were invited guests […]
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As part of Generation Indigenous (Gen-I), CNAY and the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) partnered in 2017 to create the Gen-I Career Success Fellowship. Through this partnership, CNAY connects the Gen-I National Native Youth Network with NAFOA’s network of leaders in finance, business, and tribal economic development. Together, we’re building career opportunities for Indigenous youth through online skill building, leadership […]
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