Written by: Kiara Tantaquidgeon, Mohegan Tribe Coming to Quinnipiac, a predominantly white University, as a Native student was challenging. What…
CNAY & NCAI Celebrate the 2020 Creative Native Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC: November 13, 2020—The Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is proud to announce the…
2020 Creative Native Winners Announced
In 2018, the Center for Native American Youth launched its first ever Creative Native Call for Art, an art contest to…
“When I sit down to write a song, I try my best to embody the emotion I’m feeling at the moment in order to convey somewhat of a strong message…”
By: Hataałiinez Wheeler YA-TA-HEY my name is Hataałiinez Wheeler, but everyone just calls me Hataałii ‘round these parts. I make music for people to listen…
Native American Heritage Month Bingo Challenge
The Center for Native American Youth is inviting everyone to join in celebrating the resiliency of the Indigenous people. Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) celebrates the resilience,…
I am proud of the beauty that is naturally prominent within my culture; I am proud that I can dance and sing to the words of my ancestors; I am proud to be Native American.
By: Riley Werk, Aaniiih & Nakoda, Junior at Hays/LodgePole High School Há mikonabi! My name is Riley Werk, I am…