CNAY | Native Youth

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: cnay.org/2026-cnay-fell…

🌎 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.

Use this link to tune in to the 2026 Champions for Change Panel Discussion, happening LIVE now: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/j/97601827374?…

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: youtube.com/live/NEA0WYk4c…

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: cnay.org/yab-announces-…

Meet the 2026 Champions for Change – six remarkable youth leading impactful change within Indian Country & beyond: cnay.org/announcing-the… We look forward to working with each of you this year & can't wait to see all the wonderful things you accomplish. Congratulations!

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🔗

🌎 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.

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 🔗

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 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 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 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 🔗

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 🔗

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 🔗

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 🔗

Drumroll please… 🥁 Applications for the 2026 CNAY Fellowship are officially 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑵! Swipe ➡️ to learn more about the program & scroll back in our feed for a refresher on the 3 cohorts🌲❤️🐻 Visit the link in our bio to apply by January 14! 🔗

Each year, California Native youth join a movement of leaders passionate about local transformation. In 2026, they will develop community projects to help advance state policy & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship 🐻 Interested in the 2026 CNYC cohort? Check back TOMORROW!

Each year, femme-identifying Native youth embark on a collective healing journey. This year, they will create digital pieces that advance the MMIP movement & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship. ❤️ Interested in the 2026 Remembering Our Sisters cohort? Check back Thursday!

Each year, Native youth from the PNW join a cohort of aspiring leaders with a passion for environmental justice. In 2026, they will develop community projects & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship. 🌲 Interested in the 2026 Brave Heart cohort? Check back later this week 🔗