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Meet the 2019 Champions for Change

From Alaska to Connecticut to Washington, they've advocated for issues like including improving child welfare systems, decolonizing education standards, and supporting victims of sexual assault.

BY Center for Native American Youth

Blog Post

02.12.2019
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Welcoming Young People to the Table

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield delivered welcoming remarks at an event organized by the Center for Native American Youth.

BY Dan Porterfield

Blog Post

01.17.2019
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Opening the Door so that Native Youth Might Lead

Aspen Institute President and CEO Dan Porterfield spoke at the Center for Native American Youth’s 2018 State of Native Youth Report release event on November 16.

BY Dan Porterfield

Blog Post

11.16.2018
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Creative Native

This year, the Institute’s Center for Native American Youth did something bold: it hosted a competition for young artists. “Creative Nat

BY Institute Staff

10.01.2018
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Our Long History of Family Separation

Indigenous children were stolen from their families for decades. The effects are still felt today.

BY Brayden Sonny White

Blog Post

06.25.2018
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Meet the 2018 Champions for Change

Each Champion is tackling an important issue that affects Native youth throughout the country.

BY Center for Native American Youth

Blog Post

01.12.2018
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Native Youth as Civic Leaders

The Center for Native American Youth's 2017 report details how young Native Americans are addressing community issues through their traditions.

BY Sean McGovern

Blog Post

11.20.2017
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Indian Country and the Power of Going Local

One in two Native American children born today will develop diabetes in their lifetime.

BY Center for Native American Youth

10.18.2017
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Champions for Change

Champions come from tribal and urban Indian communities throughout the country and, despite their youth, bring a wealth of experience as change agents on the ground.

BY Amber Richardson

IDEAS Article

11.17.2016
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