Champions for Change


Champions for Change

The Center for Native American Youth is aimed at bringing greater national attention to the issues facing Native youth through communication, policy development and advocacy. To shine a spotlight on inspirational stories and promote hope in Indian Country, the Center will invites Native youth (ages 14-24) to join our work through our newest program - Champions for Change.

Each year, the Center will welcome applications from young Native American leaders who want to get involved in the Champions for Change program. The application is now closed for 2013, and our team encourages youth to check back to find more information about the 2014 application process. 

The application process is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! Visit the Center's "2013 Champions" page to read about the five Native youth being highlighted as Champions for Change.




The Center is committed to traveling to tribal communities to listen to and learn from young Native Americans about youth priorities, challenges and successes. We hear from and about inspirational Native youth who are taking the lead in tackling community challenges. The Center for Native American Youth is ready to recognize and encourage these youth-led efforts!

The Champions for Change (CFC) program, inspired by a 2011 White House initiative, recognizes and encourages inspirational Native youth (ages 14 to 24) working in their tribal or urban Indian communities to promote hope and make a positive impact.

Champions can include individuals who initiate programs, events, or other efforts to improve the lives of fellow Native youth and Indian Country.
The Center invites you to get creative - submission of stories can be in a written or video form.

Please review the submission categories to determine where your story fits.

The application process is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! Visit the Center's "2013 Champions" page to read about the five Native youth being highlighted as Champions for Change.



Submission Categories

Health and Wellness, including Youth Suicide Prevention and Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention

Education, Mentorship or Afterschool Programs

Sports, Nutrition or Let’s Move! in Indian Country

 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Building Healthy Relationships and Peer
Relationships

Cultural Preservation and Native Languages

Anti-Bullying and Personal Empowerment

Self-Expression through Arts and Crafts

Emerging Leadership in Government Service

Economic and Community Development


Website Builder