youth

2027 Champions for Change Program – accepting applications through Oct. 6

September 3, 2026

The Champions for Change (‘Champs’) program is a Native youth leadership initiative designed to highlight positive stories of impact from Indian Country. Inspired by a 2011 White House initiative, Champs…

Kurt Grinnell Indigenous Aquaculture Scholarship

July 6, 2026

The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation was formed in honor of the late Kurt Grinnell, a Native American leader who made many significant and meaningful contributions to Washington State's aquaculture…

Creative Native Call for Art

August 19, 2025

Each year, the Creative Native Call for Art by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) celebrates a cornerstone of many Indigenous cultures by providing space and support for Indigenous…

2024 Center Us Report Released

November 5, 2024

New CNAY Data Spotlights Native Youth Priorities Native youth perspectives are rarely prioritized in data collection and analysis. A new report by the Center for Native American Youth attempts to…