November was a month of culture, competition, and confidence-building for Weston (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), Great Plains Regional Representative, as he supported youth leadership at home and elevated Native youth voices on a national stage. Back in White Shield High School, Weston helped lead his Youth Council’s annual Handgames Tournament, welcoming students from Twin Buttes and […]
Throughout November, Tia Butler of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Executive Committee Member for the Northwest, spent the month deeply engaged in relationship-building, cultural celebration, and advocacy work across the region and beyond. One of the most meaningful moments of the month was celebrating the Siletz Tribe’s Restoration alongside the Siletz Tribal Youth Council […]
Some moments remind you exactly why you lead. For Mazie Countryman—Northern Arapaho, Shoshone, and Navajo leader and Co-President of the National UNITY Council—November was filled with those moments. At BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Mazie participated in Culture Night, dancing with the Native society on campus. It was her first time dancing in years, and she stepped […]
Some birthdays are about cake. Others are about calling. For Amaya of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, November wasn’t just another trip around the sun—it was a month rooted in growth, gratitude, and stepping boldly into leadership spaces that uplift Native youth across Indian Country. As a Western Region Executive Committee member of the National UNITY […]
November continued to be a month of powerful representation and cultural engagement for Alina Sanchez of the Miwok Wilton Rancheria. As Pacific Region Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Alina stepped into spaces that uplifted Native leadership, artistry, and visibility across Sacramento. On November 22, Alina attended the Tribal Youth Leadership Summit hosted […]
Youth Spotlight Form When: Ongoing Where: Nationwide Submit Your Work At CNAY, we work for and with Native youth to ensure they have the opportunity to drive their own narrative. That’s why we’re offering this opportunity to be featured on our digital platforms! Highlight solutions to challenges facing your community, showcase your culture, or amplify […]
American Indian Youth Art Show + Sale [EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY] When: Deadline March 2, 2026 Where: Nationwide Talented young Native artists eager to share your creativity with the world can submit to be featured at the Heard Museum Guild’s 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market, March 7-8, 2026. Your work will reach a diverse audience of Native artists […]
DTI Logo Contest [EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY] When: Due January 16, 2025 Where: California Calling all Native youth artists! Inter Tribal Sports is hosting a logo design contest for its 2026 Dream the Impossible (DTI) Conference on April 18. Youth (ages 12-22) can submit up to two original designs—hand-drawn or digital—for a chance to have their art featured on the […]
Building Lakota AzÃla (Medicine) Kits [EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY] When: December 3, 2025 Where: Virtual Join Teach For America‘s Native Recruitment + Community team for a virtual gathering with Ethleen Iron Cloud-Two Dogs! Participants will build Lakota AzÃla (Medicine) Kits and connect through practices that support balance, grounding & healing. On December 3 at 7:30pm CT, this event will create […]
Democracy is Indigenous (DII) When: Rolling Applications Where: Nationwide CNAY offers micro-grant funding to help Native youth (11-24) make an impact in their communities. Involved with a local organization doing good work? Have an idea for an event, research or other project that will enhance the lives of community members? Learn More & Apply Join […]
