CNAY | Native Youth

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: bit.ly/4rQ6OAl

🌎 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.

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: aspeninstitute.surveymonkey.com/r/LY9SHM3

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: nativenewsonline.net/currents/offic…

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 🔗