Author: CNAY

The Center for Native American Youth is dedicated to improving the health, safety and overall well-being of Native American youth through communication, policy development and advocacy. The Center for Native American Youth, founded by former US Senator Byron Dorgan, is a policy program within the Aspen Institute, headquartered in Washington, DC. While a part of the Aspen Institute, CNAY is also overseen by a Board of Advisors, Executive Committee, and Youth Advisory Board.

We’ve moved to www.cnay.org!

Thanks to the generous support of the WK Kellogg Foundation, the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) recently launched its new home online at http://www.cnay.org. We’re excited to share this new digital platform for Native youth with you! Key features include: A new blog featuring updates on resources, news and events, and articles about Native youth, and … Continue reading We’ve moved to www.cnay.org!

Gen-I Ambassadors Join the Natural Leaders Network & Outdoors-Based Leadership Program Fresh Tracks

by Bettina Gonzalez, Outreach & Engagement Coordinator Friday, July 14, 2017, National Conservation Training Center, WV —  "What does it mean to be an engaged citizen?" Over the course of five days, 40 young leaders from across the U.S. and one from Hong Kong met at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV to discuss … Continue reading Gen-I Ambassadors Join the Natural Leaders Network & Outdoors-Based Leadership Program Fresh Tracks

6/1 Gen-I NOW: Intern at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Qey! Tan Kahk? (Hello, How are You? in the Passamaquoddy Language) This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about an internship opportunity at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. If you have an interest in cultural preservation, historic preservation, learning about laws affecting tribes, working with Native Youth, or helping with outreach and goals … Continue reading 6/1 Gen-I NOW: Intern at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

5/23 Gen-I NOW: NIJ Travel Scholarships ✈

Haé !  — (Hello in the Seneca language!) pronounced: Ha-ay This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the National Institute of Justice's Native Student Travel Scholarships: Connecting STEM and Justice. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is looking for five (5) qualified undergrad or grad students to attend the International Association of Chiefs of … Continue reading 5/23 Gen-I NOW: NIJ Travel Scholarships ✈

5/17 Gen-I NOW: 2017 Village to Raise a Child Global Trailblazers

Náwah!– (Hello in the Pawnee Language) This Gen-I Native Opportunities Weekly (NOW) message shares information about the2017 Village to Raise a Child (VTRAC) Global Trailblazers cohort. Village to Raise a Child is a program established by the Harvard Social Innovation Collaborative that identifies and nurtures five young social entrepreneurs from around the world. These five students—called “Global Trailblazers”— … Continue reading 5/17 Gen-I NOW: 2017 Village to Raise a Child Global Trailblazers

Serve as an Objective Reviewer for the Indian Health Service

Are you a community member with experience serving and working in Indian Country? The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is looking to expand recruitment efforts for their objective review committees (ORC) for their notice of funding opportunities. The IHS DBH is seeking community members with experience serving and working in Tribal communities … Continue reading Serve as an Objective Reviewer for the Indian Health Service