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SUMMARY:2026 Champions for Change Panel
DESCRIPTION:From Alaska to Hawai’i\, Oregon to North Carolina\, the 2026 Champions for Change represent the next generation of U.S. and Tribal leadership. Join the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute for a public panel discussion with six emerging Indigenous leaders about the issues impacting young people across the country — from rural education and economic development to mental health and sovereignty. Dawson Her Many Horses\, 2023 Alumni of the Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellowship and Managing Director at Wells Fargo\, will moderate the panel. \n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, February 10 from 4-5pm at the Aspen Institute DC Office or via livestream for attendees who are not based in Washington\, DC. View the recording of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pby_n44lf7A  \n\n— \nThe 2026 class joins the decade-strong Champions for Change (‘Champs’) program\, a Native youth leadership initiative inclusive of nearly 60 active alumni. This year’s cohort reflects the diverse cultures\, bright futures and overall resiliency of the Indigenous Peoples of the United States\, and CNAY is honored to amplify their stories and further their leadership journeys. \nEVENT DATE: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026 \nEVENT TIME: 4:00 – 5:00PM ET\n*Refreshments to follow \nLOCATION:  The Aspen Institute | 2300 N Street NW\, Washington\, DC 20037a\n Gildenhorn Conference Room | 7th Floor \n\n\nSPEAKERS: \nIntroductory Remarks \n\nDaniel R. Porterfield\, President & CEO of the Aspen Institute\nTracy L. Canard Goodluck\, Executive Director of CNAY (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin & Mvskoke Creek)\n\nModerator | Dawson Her Many Horses (Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota) \n2026 Champions for Change \n\nSebastian April (Mi’kmaq)\nMcKaylin Peters (Menominee) \nZianne Richardson (Haliwa-Saponi) \nKaylah Toves (Kanaka Maoli & Acoma Pueblo) \nSummer Wildbill (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation)\nMoses Wiseman (Village of Chefornak)
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-champions-for-change-panel/
LOCATION:Aspen Institute Headquarters\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening,Youth Programming
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SUMMARY:Champs Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Champions for Change begin their CNAY journey with a series of recognition events in Washington\, DC\, known as Champs Week. This national recognition provides an initial platform to amplify their leadership stories and a variety of resources that enhance their advocacy skills.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/champs-week-2026/
LOCATION:Aspen Institute Headquarters\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Native American Youth (CNAY)":MAILTO:cnayinfo@aspeninstitute.org
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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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