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February 28, 2025

Article / Interview / Radio, Northern California Public Radio, California

Local Indigenous youth selected for Brave Heart Fellowship

One of this year's Brave Heart Fellows is Alexio Lira, a Master's candidate in Data Science at UC Berkeley, and a member of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. Lira is working on a project to help Indigenous communities with energy independence.

"I’m really looking forward to talking, learning from indigenous advocate scholars and policy leaders. My work specifically is looking to explore the potential of floating photovoltaic systems for deployment in Native American communities and shed some light onto the regulatory barriers that might be impeding that development."

Brave Heart Fellowship, Fellows, Staff, Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians

February 20, 2025

Article, O'odham Action News, Arizona

Champions for Change Includes O’odham Woman

[p. 14] Lourdes Pereira was named to a 2025 cohort by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute. Pereira is Tohono O’odham and HiaCed O’odham.

Champions for Change launched in 2013 and selects five inspirational young people, age 14 to 24, from across the country. Pereira is 24 and a graduate of Arizona State University. The other four Champs are from Hawai’i, Alaska, Michigan and Oklahoma.

Champions for Change, Fellows, HiaCed O’odham, Tohono O’odham

February 11, 2025

Article, Daily Republic

Survey looks to amplify voice, experiences of indigenous peoples

The Center for Native American Youth and the Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity Center have created the RISE Indigenous Voices Survey 2025.

"This survey is more than just a collection of responses. It is a platform for native youth and adults to share their stories, challenges and aspirations,” Katy Stewart, programs manager at CNAY, said in the statement.

Research & Data, Staff

February 5, 2025

Article, Marin Independent Journal, California

In Your Town | Student honored by Indigenous center

The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute has selected a Novato resident for its 2025 Brave Heart Fellowship program. Lotte Whistling Bird Kizer plans to work on habitat restoration for native wildlife, the center said.

Brave Heart Fellowship, Fellows, Choctaw Nation, Washoe Tribe of Lake Tahoe

February 4, 2025

Article / Interview, OU Daily, Oklahoma

‘Sky’s the limit’: OU student recounts journey of leadership, advocacy for Native American issues

Painter said she applied for Champions for Change because it aligns with her beliefs, values and mission-based approach and reflects her commitment to addressing the challenges Native communities face.

“There has to be spaces carved out for culturally-relevant programs,” Painter said. “To be a part of a program that is rooted in community and what the community believes and what it values.”

Champions for Change, Fellows, Kiowa, Winnebago

February 2, 2025

Article, Times Standard, California

Hoopa youth named Brave Heart Fellow

The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute has announced the third cohort of the Brave Heart Fellowship...

One of the recipients is Danielle Frank (Hupa & Yurok) of Hoopa, who plans to study the impact of large-scale hydroelectric projects.

Brave Heart Fellowship, Fellows, Hupa, Yurok

January 30, 2025

Article, Western Washington University, Washington

WWU Student Maiyuraq Nanouk Jones nominated for Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award

The Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth has named Nanouk Jones a 2025 Champion for Change. The program is a way to uplift young Indigenous peoples’ voices and comes with the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. in February to speak with elected representatives.

Champions for Change, Fellows, Native Village of Unalakleet