Official Rules: National Native Youth Essay Contest America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land National Native Youth Essay Contest Purpose As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary, its history takes on a very different shape through a Native lens. Nat...

Calling all Native Youth (18–24) 📣
As America turns 250, we’re asking:
What truths about 1776 were left out of the story?

📝 Theme: America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land
PRIZE: $300 / $200 / $100 + publication
⏰ Deadline: May 1

#NativeYouth #America250 #NativeVoices #EssayContest

🌎 Where in the World is CNAY? This spring, we're traveling coast to coast (& even abroad)! If you’ll be nearby, we’d love to connect: cnay.org/events

#NativeYouth #CNAY #ChildWelfare #NAPCON2026 #SkollWF @skollfoundation.bsky.social

Featured art by 2025 Creative Native Artist Rulan H.

‘We’re gonna make some meaningful change’: Indian Country rallies to support youth and families Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families.

Indian Country is coming together to continue the work of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children and make long-lasting changes for youth and families. #NativeYouth #NativeFamilies #IndianCountry indianz.com/News/2026/02...

Check out our price breakdowns for each youth to attend! Anything and everything helps!
#native #nativeyouth #filmmakers #nativefilm

Native America Calling: Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities.

The Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change program uplifts young people who exemplify leadership and build positive outcomes in their communities. Tune in and listen to their stories on Native America Calling. #NativeYouth #180099Native

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hosts hearing on Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is getting back to work in the new year by focusing on justice and safety for Native children. #NativeYouth #NativeJustice #NativeSafety indianz.com/News/2026/01...

January 21-24: California Native Youth Collective Closing Convening (Washington, DC) January 21-25: Creating Change Conference (Washington, DC) February 3-6: 2026 AIHEC Tribal College Legislative Summit (Washington, DC) February 9-13: Champs Week (Washington, DC)

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

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

Featured art by 2025 Creative Native Rulan H. (Apache, Comanche & Seminole)

Here’s to a year of organizing with intention, leading with love, and moving forward together.✨

#HappyNewYear #Naeva #NativePower #BeAGoodRelative #ProtectSacredSites #NativeYouth #IndigenousFutures #NativeVoters

LET'S MAKE SOME FILMS!

Tomorrow launches the first Native Youth Film Workshop of the year!

#nativeyouthmedia #nativeyouthfilm #nativeyouth #filmmaker

In this family’s story, we see how Native youth are choosing what’s right for them. For our lives, we’re standing firm in our choices, supporting one another, and protecting our futures. Learn more at fornativelives.org

#ForOurLives #NativeYouth

Native Youth Take Over KTLA
Festival highlight is connecting youth with the industry! We hosted Sherman Indian High School for a tour of the KTLA 5 studio!
The youth got an incredible, behind-the-scenes look at live media production!
#YouthWorkshop #KTLA #NativeYouth #MediaEducation #BehindTheScenes

Our lives and our futures are worth fighting for. ✨

#TransDayOfRemembrance #TwoSpirit #NativeTransLives #ProtectTwoSpiritLives #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Naeva #LGBTQ2S #HonorOurRelatives #NativeVoters #IndigenousFutures #StopTheViolence #NativeYouth #TransJustice

🌎 Where in the World is CNAY?

From Albuquerque & DC to Seattle & Denver - we're ending the year the same way we started: in community with our partners, relatives & youth. If you’ll be nearby, let us know — we’d love to connect! 🔗

#CommunityBuilding #StaffRetreat #NativeYouth #ChildWelfare #NCAI

Run out of time to apply to be a 2026 Champion for Change? We got you!! You now have until Sunday, NOVEMBER 2 ⏱️

Visit the link in our bio to submit. 🔗 Questions? Just ask! We're here to help. 🏆

#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #Extension #CNAY

Tribal teachers, UCCE advisors open doors for next Native scientists | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Young people from the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Hopland Band participated in a two-day program with talks by UC scientists and teachers of traditional knowledge.

Tribal teachers & #UCCE advisors are opening doors for the next generation of Native scientists. At Hopland REC, youth explored #STEM careers & reconnected with ancestral lands — blending cultural knowledge with science.
#STEM #NativeYouth
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Today we honor and celebrate Indigenous People's Day! Check out @center4native for resources specific to Native American children's mental health.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeYouth #SupportIndigenousYouth

Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
“Today, we honor the strength, beauty, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across this land — and we celebrate our vibrant cultures, which continue to nourish and heal our communities.”

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #LakotaStrong #NativeYouth #CRYP #LivingCulture

There’s still time to apply to be a 2026 Champion for Change! 🌟🏆

If you’re an Indigenous changemaker in your community — this could be you! Learn more & apply by October 27 through the link in our bio! ⏰🔗

#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #TBT #CNAY

Association on American Indian Affairs Launches “Strengthening the Circle” Guide to Support Native Youth The Association on American Indian Affairs has announced the release of Strengthening the Circle: Collaborating with Native Nations to Support Native Youth, a groundbreaking guidebook designed for st...

Exciting news! The Association on American Indian Affairs has launched "Strengthening the Circle," a new guidebook to help youth justice professionals better support and collaborate with Native youth and Nations.
Read more below ⬇️
#NativeYouth #TribalSovereignty #YouthJustice #NativeAmerican #AAIA

Native American Youth Face Type II Diabetes Rates Up to 64 Times Higher Than Non-Native Peers Native American youth have Type II diabetes at a rate up to 64 times their non-Native peers. That's according to a systematic review published last week in Diabetologia, a peer-reviewed medical journa...

We can’t sit idly by while young people are bearing this burden. 💪 #HealthEquity #IndigenousHealth #NativeYouth #DiabetesAwareness

🌎 Where in the World is CNAY?

We’re on the move this fall! From Albuquerque to Aspen, we're connecting with Native youth, families & allies to build community and celebrate resilience. 🍂

📍 Next stop: Spokane, WA! #NativeYouth #CommunityBuilding #NIEA2025 #waDCYF #OpportunityYouth #NCAI #CNAY

What an unforgettable night in Seattle! Earlier this month I had the pleasure of meeting many wonderful, talented, and inspiring people at the Rise Above 10th Anniversary Gala, hosted by Common! #RiseAbove #NativeYouth #Seattle #YouthEmpowerment #BasketballForChange #RiseAbove10
#RiseAbove

We hope you had a wonderful summer and had time to recharge! Welcome back, teachers and students, we’re excited for a great school year and invite you to explore our curriculum and resources on rivers, salmon, and water stewardship at: californiasalmon.org

#backtoschool #nativeyouth

Students from United Tribes Technical College brought fresh produce and handmade goods to BisMarket in Bismarck on Aug. 9. Cathleena Long and the UTTC SAGE Club shared local flavors with the community. #FoodSovereignty #NativeYouth #LocalHarvest www.buffalosfire.com/uttc-student...

Excited for our next youth film workshop!

Honored to be invited to a new community and working with a new group of talented Native youth!

Stay tuned for updates!

#indigenouscreatives #nativestorytelling #youthempowerment #NativeYouth #youthfilmmakers #YouthLeadership #filmmaking #indigenous

Nike N7 founder Sam McCracken + U.S. Sports Camps’ Ian Hamilton are teaming up to bring sports to Native youth and it’s making a real impact.
Tune into Native Bidaské this Friday, August 8, @ 12 PM ET
#NativeBidaské #NativeYouth #IndianCountry #SportsMatter #NikeN7
RSVP below

We're bringing the future of storytelling to the Ute Mountain Ute community! Our Native Youth VR Workshop in Towaoc, CO, is officially in full swing
Young artists are diving into virtual reality technology, learning to create immersive 3D graphics and using new VR apps.
#NativeYouth #vrworkshop

Indigenous Women Taking the Lead in Implementing Climate Change Solutions The fight against climate change critically depends on the involvement of young women, who are among the most vulnerable to its impacts. Women and girls face disproportionate impacts from climate chan...

"The fight against climate change critically depends on the involvement of young women, who are among the most vulnerable to its impacts."

#ClimateChange #IndigenousWomen #NativeWomen #NativeYouth

www.culturalsurvival.org/news/indigen...

Native teens from six tribes kayaked 310 miles to celebrate the return of the Klamath River and salmon runs. This powerful journey marks a new chapter after the removal of 4 dams that blocked the waterway for generations. #NativeYouth #WaterIsLife
Story >> https://loom.ly/eAj3dU4