Media Mentions

Article / Interview / Radio, Virginia News Connection, Virginia

VA’s Native youths call for representation, support amid systemic challenges

In Virginia, Native youths often encounter systemic barriers, including a lack of representation in school curricula. A recent report by the Center for Native American Youth, part of the Aspen Institute, sheds light on the experiences and challenges faced by Native youths in Virginia and across the country, emphasizing the urgent need for culturally relevant resources and greater representation in education and public policy.

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Article / Interview / Radio, Public News Service

Survey: The term ‘Indigenous’ grows in popularity among Native youth

A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "American Indian." Cheyenne Runsabove, associate director of youth programs at the center, said the term "Native American" is still dominant.

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Press Release, Youth Today

Center Us: A native youth survey report

"The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is proud to release Center Us: A Native Youth Survey Report, published in celebration of Native American Heritage Month."

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Article / Interview / Radio, California News Service, California

New survey shows a shift toward ‘Indigenous’ over ‘American Indian’

A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "American Indian." Researchers from the Aspen Institute's Center for Native American Youth surveyed close to 1,000 Native Americans under age 24, including a large contingent from California.

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Article, IndianZ

5 Things You Need to Know this Week

Center Us release included as a “MUST READ” on a list of top stories from NAFOA.

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The Aspen Institute

10 Ways to Decolonize Your Thanksgiving: Tips from Native Youth Leaders

This year, the Aspen Institute’s Center for Native American Youth asked our youth to share ways that we can all decolonize Thanksgiving – to better understand our history as a Nation, to uplift and celebrate Indigenous culture and to hold space for truth.

Events, Youth, Wampanoag

Press Release, Yellow Scene Magazine

The Center for Native American Youth Releases Center Us: A Native Youth Survey Report

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Article, Native News Online

New Report Reveals Issues Important to Native Youth

A report released yesterday by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) reveals that Native youth who feel connected to their cultural education are four times more likely to view themselves as capable of effecting positive change...

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Press Release, The Aspen Institute

Center Us: A Native Youth Survey Report

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Article, Osage News, Oklahoma

Maria Tallchief Inspiring Women Barbie shines spotlight on legacy

With the doll’s release, Mattel also donated to the Center for Native American Youth, according to Tahnee Poafpybitty, a Comanche tribal member and senior program associate at the Aspen Institute, which hosts the center.

Events, Partners, Staff, Osage