CNAY | Native Youth

Center for Native American Youth at @AspenInstitute: Working with tribal nations and communities to increase opportunity for #NativeYouth

[Native News Online @nativenews_net]

It's time to amplify Native youth voices! As America nears its 250th anniversary, we're calling on young Native leaders (ages 18–24) to share what lessons should be taught about 1776. @Center4Native Official rules: https://t.co/EVKvVkOBjQ

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

🌎 Where in the World is CNAY? This spring, we're traveling coast to coast (& abroad)! If you’ll be nearby, let's connect 🔗

#NAPCON26 #SkollWF #VA250 #UNPFI #HIPConference2026 #NCAI #sovereignty #NativeYouth #Philanthropy

Featured art by 2025 Creative Native Rulan H.

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

In response to the catastrophic flooding in Hawai'i, we are offering five $1,000 microgrants to Native youth who want to help rebuild. Learn more & apply for funding to support community-centered relief efforts & services: https://t.co/mapycaMC8b

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

The story of America250 changes through a Native lens. In partnership with @nativenews_net, we invite Native youth ages 18-24 to share their voice & help reshape the narrative!

Submit by May 1 for your chance to be published & win up to $300! Learn more: https://t.co/yrfxs7eBQP

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Introducing the 2026 CNAY Fellows! These aspiring Native leaders are united by a drive to better their 36 Tribal communities across 9 states. Next week, all 3 cohorts will convene as one on Cahuilla land (Palm Springs) to begin their journey.

Learn more:
https://t.co/6ywvDsFlMy

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🌎 Where in the World is CNAY? This spring, we're traveling coast to coast (& abroad)! If you’ll be nearby, let's connect 🔗 

#NativeYouth #ChildWelfare #NAPCON2026 #SkollWF @federalbar @NativeChildren @NativeGiving @SkollFoundation

Featured art by 2025 Creative Native Rulan H.

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Use this link to tune in to the 2026 Champions for Change Panel Discussion, happening LIVE now: https://t.co/lPFZ5YxdYs

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

HAPPENING NOW: join a panel discussion with our 2026 Champions for Change, moderated by Dawson Her Many Horses!

Hear about the issues impacting young people across the country — from rural education & economic development to mental health & sovereignty: https://t.co/sAcFyUh5FX

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Introducing the 2026 Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Executive Committee!

🔹 Chair: Katie Lynch (Potawatomi)
🔹 Vice Chair: Joshua Ching (Kanaka ʻŌiwi & Uchinānchu)
🔹 Secretary: Tayler Higgins (Yup’ik, Dena’ina & Suqpiaq)

Read more: https://t.co/t4lC4YbmUn

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Meet the 2026 Champions for Change – six remarkable youth leading impactful change within Indian Country & beyond: https://t.co/25GMJ9tNIM

We look forward to working with each of you this year & can't wait to see all the wonderful things you accomplish. Congratulations!

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Join us on 2/10 for a conversation with the 2026 Champs about issues impacting young people across the country — from education & economic development to mental health & sovereignty. 🏆

Not in DC? The event will be livestreamed as well. Link in our bio (or QR code) to register🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

🌎 Where in the World is CNAY? We're starting the year with impactful events here in DC. If you’ll be nearby, we’d love to connect! 🔗

#NativeYouth #CNAY #CreatingChange #LGBTQTaskForce #TribalCollegesAndUniversities #AIHEC

Featured art by 2025 Creative Native Artist Rulan H.

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Is it just us or does it feel like 2026 is already 𝘧𝘭𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 by? 🏃🏽💨 That's why we're giving you a few extra days to submit your application for the CNAY Fellowship...

🌲 Brave Heart
❤️ Remembering Our Sisters
🐻 CA Native Youth Collective

Apply by Sunday! Link in bio 🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

2026 marks our 15th anniversary & we want to hear from the alumni who helped build CNAY into what it is today. If you participated in any program from 2011-2025, please visit the link in our bio to complete the survey by 2/1! 🔗

*Must include contact info to be entered in raffle

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

CNAY Fellowship applications close NEXT WEEK! ⏳

Join the California Native Youth Collective cohort – available to Native youth who reside in California & want to make an impact– swipe through to learn more & apply by January 14!

Get started today at the link in our bio 🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

CNAY Fellowship applications close NEXT WEEK! ⏳

Join the Remembering Our Sisters cohort – available to femme-identifying Native youth who are passionate about MMIP justice – swipe through to learn more & apply by January 14!

Get started today at the link in our bio 🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

CNAY Fellowship applications close in ONE WEEK! ⏳

If you're interested in joining the Brave Heart cohort - available to Native youth in the Pacific Northwest who are passionate about climate justice - learn more & apply by January 14!

Get started at the link in our bio 🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Apply to be a 2026 𝑪𝑵𝑨𝒀 𝑭𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑶𝑾 by January 14 🗓️

Click through to learn more about the program, eligibility & how to apply. Which cohort do you want to join? Brave Heart, Remembering Our Sisters or CA Native Youth Collective?🌲❤️🐻

Link in our bio to get started 🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

2025 Creative Native Winners:

🪶Grand Prize: Sikuyva Sawavendewa (Hopi)
🪶20-24: Halcyon Levi (Southern Cheyenne, Arapaho & Kiowa)
🪶15-29: Kenneth H. (Catawba)
🪶10-14: Chamish Ashoyn D. (Pala, SGBMI, Torres Martinez & Pomo)
🪶5-9: Aaden T. (Ponca)

Full gallery link in bio 🔗

[CNAY | Native Youth @Center4Native]

Join us for our❗LAST 2025 WORKSHOP❗to learn about the history of democracy.

Our free, virtual trainings equip emerging young leaders (11-24) with the knowledge & skills necessary for community action. Participants can receive funding in 2026! Registration link in bio 🔗