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Nancy Deere-Turney

Nancy is a college senior who started her own initiative focused on cultural preservation called the Youth Enrichment Camp (YEC). For the second year, Nancy will host the camp at a traditional roundhouse on her family’s land to talk to youth about the importance of culture, and the ways in which culture can be used […]

2017 Class

CJ, Faith, Mariah, Nancy, and Sam come from diverse tribal communities throughout the United States with unique stories that led them to become the leaders they are today. They possess the skill and passion together to draw strength from their culture, connect with and support their peers, and build a strong future for their tribal […]