| NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2016 |
Youth Spotlight: CNAY Scholar Maria Walker Spends Summer at Columbia University
Maria Walker, a rising high school senior from the White Mountain Apache Tribe, earned a full scholarship from CNAY to attend Columbia University’s Summer Program for High School Students. While at Columbia, Maria studied business, finance, and economics while making friends and great connections that are sure to help her achieve her career and academic goals. Click here to read about Maria’s experience!
CNAY in Action: CNAY Conducts Gen-I Native Youth Roundtable in Salt Lake City
CNAY teamed up with the National Education Association (NEA) to elevate Native youth priorities at the annual Governor’s Native American Summit in Salt Lake City, UT. While in Utah, we also co-hosted a Gen-I roundtable discussion with NEA and Native youth to learn about the issues young people care most about, explore their perspectives on school climate as Native students, and hear about positive efforts they’re leading to address challenges in their own communities. Click here for the full story.
More CNAY News
- CNAY to Host Webinar on Applying for Champions for Change – Sept 8
- Champions for Change Participate in White House Philanthropy Summit
- Gen-I Ambassador Participates in North Dakota Oral Health Convening
- CNAY & Native Youth Attend NACA Emerging Native Leaders Summit
- CNAY Attends Native Organizers Alliance Training in Seattle
- Erik Stegman Named to Advisory Committee on Reclaiming Truth Project
Updates & Opportunities
2017 Champions for Change Applications Due Nov 15
NB3 Fit Day is Nov 13. Accept the Challenge Today!
National Native Youth Summit in DC – Apply by Sept 2
Today’s Native Leader’s Training – Apply by Sept 12
Take the Gen-I Survey. Win N7 Gear. Deadline Sept 12
Nominate an Everyday Young Hero to Receive a Cash Prize
National American Indian Housing Council Seeks Program Assistant
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