About

The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is a national education and advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth—ages 24 and under—on reservations, in rural villages and urban spaces across the country to improve their health, safety and overall well-being.

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What We Do

Research & Data
Research & Data
Our research prioritizes Indigenous best-practices & assures broad access to data that reflects Native youth from across the country. 
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Our Programs
Our Programs
Our culturally-responsive programs, curriculum and methodologies provide youth with knowledge and skills to grow as change agents.
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Media Mentions
Media Mentions
We are proud to serve as a vessel for Native youth to share their truth through strategic media partnerships.
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News and Updates

Take the RISE Survey: Help Communities Share Their Stories & Inform Policy
Research & Data
Feb 07

Take the RISE Survey: Help Communities Share Their Stories & Inform Policy

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Media Advisory: Bridging Generations, Building Action
Champions for Change
Feb 05

Media Advisory: Bridging Generations, Building Action

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Introducing the 2025 Brave Heart Fellows!
Brave Heart Fellowship
Jan 30

Introducing the 2025 Brave Heart Fellows!

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YOU’RE INVITED: Bridging Generations, Building Action
Champions for Change
Jan 29

YOU’RE INVITED: Bridging Generations, Building Action

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CNAY is Hiring a Communications Intern
General
Jan 27

CNAY is Hiring a Communications Intern

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CNAY’s Youth Advisory Board Announces 2025 Executive Committee
General
Jan 23

CNAY’s Youth Advisory Board Announces 2025 Executive Committee

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