CNAY | Center for Native American Youth
@center4native.bsky.social
Proudly serving Native & Indigenous youth ✊🏽
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Drumroll please… 🥁 Applications for the 2026 CNAY Fellowship are officially 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑵!
Swipe ➡️ to learn more about the program & scroll back in our feed for a refresher on the 3 cohorts🌲❤️🐻
Visit the link in our bio to apply by January 14! 🔗
Swipe ➡️ to learn more about the program & scroll back in our feed for a refresher on the 3 cohorts🌲❤️🐻
Visit the link in our bio to apply by January 14! 🔗
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Drumroll please… 🥁 Applications for the 2026 CNAY Fellowship are officially 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑵!
Swipe ➡️ to learn more about the program & scroll back in our feed for a refresher on the 3 cohorts🌲❤️🐻
Visit the link in our bio to apply by January 14! 🔗
Swipe ➡️ to learn more about the program & scroll back in our feed for a refresher on the 3 cohorts🌲❤️🐻
Visit the link in our bio to apply by January 14! 🔗
Each year, California youth join a movement of Indigenous leaders passionate about local transformation. In 2026, they will develop community projects to help advance state policy & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship
🐻 Interested in the 2026 CA Native Youth Collective? Check back TOMORROW!
🐻 Interested in the 2026 CA Native Youth Collective? Check back TOMORROW!
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Each year, California youth join a movement of Indigenous leaders passionate about local transformation. In 2026, they will develop community projects to help advance state policy & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship
🐻 Interested in the 2026 CA Native Youth Collective? Check back TOMORROW!
🐻 Interested in the 2026 CA Native Youth Collective? Check back TOMORROW!
Each year, femme-identifying Native youth embark on a collective healing journey. In 2026, they will create virtual storytelling pieces that advance the MMIP movement & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship.
❤️ Interested in the 2026 Remembering Our Sisters cohort? Check back Thursday!
❤️ Interested in the 2026 Remembering Our Sisters cohort? Check back Thursday!
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Each year, femme-identifying Native youth embark on a collective healing journey. In 2026, they will create virtual storytelling pieces that advance the MMIP movement & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship.
❤️ Interested in the 2026 Remembering Our Sisters cohort? Check back Thursday!
❤️ Interested in the 2026 Remembering Our Sisters cohort? Check back Thursday!
Each year, Native youth from the PNW join a cohort of aspiring leaders with a passion for environmental justice. In 2026, selected applicants will develop community projects & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship program.
🌲 Interested in the 2026 Brave Heart cohort? Check back later this week.
🌲 Interested in the 2026 Brave Heart cohort? Check back later this week.
December 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Each year, Native youth from the PNW join a cohort of aspiring leaders with a passion for environmental justice. In 2026, selected applicants will develop community projects & become part of the larger CNAY Fellowship program.
🌲 Interested in the 2026 Brave Heart cohort? Check back later this week.
🌲 Interested in the 2026 Brave Heart cohort? Check back later this week.
Executive Director Tracy Goodluck wrote about what it actually looks like when Native youth lead from their cultural roots.
Honestly, it's the kind of thing that hits different when you're trying to figure out how to create change while staying true to who you are. Link in bio 🔗
Honestly, it's the kind of thing that hits different when you're trying to figure out how to create change while staying true to who you are. Link in bio 🔗
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Executive Director Tracy Goodluck wrote about what it actually looks like when Native youth lead from their cultural roots.
Honestly, it's the kind of thing that hits different when you're trying to figure out how to create change while staying true to who you are. Link in bio 🔗
Honestly, it's the kind of thing that hits different when you're trying to figure out how to create change while staying true to who you are. Link in bio 🔗
🌎 Where in the World is CNAY?
From Albuquerque & DC to Seattle & Denver - we're ending the year the same way we started: in community with our partners, relatives & youth. If you’ll be nearby, let us know — we’d love to connect! 🔗
#CommunityBuilding #StaffRetreat #NativeYouth #ChildWelfare #NCAI
From Albuquerque & DC to Seattle & Denver - we're ending the year the same way we started: in community with our partners, relatives & youth. If you’ll be nearby, let us know — we’d love to connect! 🔗
#CommunityBuilding #StaffRetreat #NativeYouth #ChildWelfare #NCAI
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
🌎 Where in the World is CNAY?
From Albuquerque & DC to Seattle & Denver - we're ending the year the same way we started: in community with our partners, relatives & youth. If you’ll be nearby, let us know — we’d love to connect! 🔗
#CommunityBuilding #StaffRetreat #NativeYouth #ChildWelfare #NCAI
From Albuquerque & DC to Seattle & Denver - we're ending the year the same way we started: in community with our partners, relatives & youth. If you’ll be nearby, let us know — we’d love to connect! 🔗
#CommunityBuilding #StaffRetreat #NativeYouth #ChildWelfare #NCAI
Meet Aiyana Desnomie — a storyteller whose voice often comes through dance, allowing her to travel across Turtle Island with her family. We had the privilege of visiting with Aiyana outside of the powwow circle to hear her perspective on the power of speaking & preserving her language.
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Meet Aiyana Desnomie — a storyteller whose voice often comes through dance, allowing her to travel across Turtle Island with her family. We had the privilege of visiting with Aiyana outside of the powwow circle to hear her perspective on the power of speaking & preserving her language.
In light of the uncertainty in #SNAP funding, CNAY is offering microgrants to support urgent food security & nutrition access for Indigenous communities.
These funds are available to Native youth (ages 11-24) organizing community feeds or food drives/distribution. Apply at the link in our bio. 🔗
These funds are available to Native youth (ages 11-24) organizing community feeds or food drives/distribution. Apply at the link in our bio. 🔗
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In light of the uncertainty in #SNAP funding, CNAY is offering microgrants to support urgent food security & nutrition access for Indigenous communities.
These funds are available to Native youth (ages 11-24) organizing community feeds or food drives/distribution. Apply at the link in our bio. 🔗
These funds are available to Native youth (ages 11-24) organizing community feeds or food drives/distribution. Apply at the link in our bio. 🔗
We are taking extra time during #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth to honor every young leader, dreamer & changemaker who carries our Nations forward. 𝚈𝙾𝚄 are the future.
Stick around all month long as we share youth stories and expert insights, in partnership with @aspenrisinggen.bsky.social!
Stick around all month long as we share youth stories and expert insights, in partnership with @aspenrisinggen.bsky.social!
November 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are taking extra time during #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth to honor every young leader, dreamer & changemaker who carries our Nations forward. 𝚈𝙾𝚄 are the future.
Stick around all month long as we share youth stories and expert insights, in partnership with @aspenrisinggen.bsky.social!
Stick around all month long as we share youth stories and expert insights, in partnership with @aspenrisinggen.bsky.social!
Tell Us How You Play!! #ProjectPlay is gathering feedback from young people about their participation & feelings about sports (link in bio 🔗).
Children 10-18 are invited to take the anonymous National Youth Sport Survey by 11/30. #YouthSports
Children 10-18 are invited to take the anonymous National Youth Sport Survey by 11/30. #YouthSports
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tell Us How You Play!! #ProjectPlay is gathering feedback from young people about their participation & feelings about sports (link in bio 🔗).
Children 10-18 are invited to take the anonymous National Youth Sport Survey by 11/30. #YouthSports
Children 10-18 are invited to take the anonymous National Youth Sport Survey by 11/30. #YouthSports
Run out of time to apply to be a 2026 Champion for Change? We got you!! You now have until Sunday, NOVEMBER 2 ⏱️
Visit the link in our bio to submit. 🔗 Questions? Just ask! We're here to help. 🏆
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #Extension #CNAY
Visit the link in our bio to submit. 🔗 Questions? Just ask! We're here to help. 🏆
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #Extension #CNAY
October 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Run out of time to apply to be a 2026 Champion for Change? We got you!! You now have until Sunday, NOVEMBER 2 ⏱️
Visit the link in our bio to submit. 🔗 Questions? Just ask! We're here to help. 🏆
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #Extension #CNAY
Visit the link in our bio to submit. 🔗 Questions? Just ask! We're here to help. 🏆
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #Extension #CNAY
"Looking back on high school, we know the necessity of DEI does not derive from superiority, but of the disparities that haunt us at every step of life." Link in bio. 🔗
This piece was co-authored by students affiliated with @nwlc.org & CNAY. The content reflects the beliefs only of the authors.
This piece was co-authored by students affiliated with @nwlc.org & CNAY. The content reflects the beliefs only of the authors.
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"Looking back on high school, we know the necessity of DEI does not derive from superiority, but of the disparities that haunt us at every step of life." Link in bio. 🔗
This piece was co-authored by students affiliated with @nwlc.org & CNAY. The content reflects the beliefs only of the authors.
This piece was co-authored by students affiliated with @nwlc.org & CNAY. The content reflects the beliefs only of the authors.
⚠️REMINDER⚠️ Creative Native is open through 11/30! This is a chance for young Indigenous artists (5-24) to have their work uplifted & win up to $1,000. 💸
Submit your art inspired by what you hold 𝓼𝓪𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭 at the link in bio. #NativeArt #ArtContest #RepresentationMatters
Submit your art inspired by what you hold 𝓼𝓪𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭 at the link in bio. #NativeArt #ArtContest #RepresentationMatters
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
⚠️REMINDER⚠️ Creative Native is open through 11/30! This is a chance for young Indigenous artists (5-24) to have their work uplifted & win up to $1,000. 💸
Submit your art inspired by what you hold 𝓼𝓪𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭 at the link in bio. #NativeArt #ArtContest #RepresentationMatters
Submit your art inspired by what you hold 𝓼𝓪𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭 at the link in bio. #NativeArt #ArtContest #RepresentationMatters
If there is one thing I’ve learned over the course of my career, it’s that Native youth drive powerful change. Now is the time to invest in that promise & help us ensure our youth always believe in their inherent strength & wisdom - link in bio to donate! 🔗
Yaw^ko & Mvto. Thank you.
Tracy Goodluck
Yaw^ko & Mvto. Thank you.
Tracy Goodluck
October 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
If there is one thing I’ve learned over the course of my career, it’s that Native youth drive powerful change. Now is the time to invest in that promise & help us ensure our youth always believe in their inherent strength & wisdom - link in bio to donate! 🔗
Yaw^ko & Mvto. Thank you.
Tracy Goodluck
Yaw^ko & Mvto. Thank you.
Tracy Goodluck
Alaska Typhoon Relief Funding Available!!
In response to the ongoing flooding crisis in western Alaska caused by #TyphoonHalong – we're offering five $1,000 micro-grants to Native youth (11-24) who want to help rebuild their community.
Learn more & apply for funding at the link in our bio. 🔗
In response to the ongoing flooding crisis in western Alaska caused by #TyphoonHalong – we're offering five $1,000 micro-grants to Native youth (11-24) who want to help rebuild their community.
Learn more & apply for funding at the link in our bio. 🔗
October 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Alaska Typhoon Relief Funding Available!!
In response to the ongoing flooding crisis in western Alaska caused by #TyphoonHalong – we're offering five $1,000 micro-grants to Native youth (11-24) who want to help rebuild their community.
Learn more & apply for funding at the link in our bio. 🔗
In response to the ongoing flooding crisis in western Alaska caused by #TyphoonHalong – we're offering five $1,000 micro-grants to Native youth (11-24) who want to help rebuild their community.
Learn more & apply for funding at the link in our bio. 🔗
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! We're taking time to celebrate our cultures, honor the sovereignty of our Tribal nations & uplift the leadership of our youth.
Now that you know what 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 means on paper, check back throughout the week to hear from youth about what it means to them...
Now that you know what 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 means on paper, check back throughout the week to hear from youth about what it means to them...
October 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! We're taking time to celebrate our cultures, honor the sovereignty of our Tribal nations & uplift the leadership of our youth.
Now that you know what 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 means on paper, check back throughout the week to hear from youth about what it means to them...
Now that you know what 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 means on paper, check back throughout the week to hear from youth about what it means to them...
There’s still time to apply to be a 2026 Champion for Change! 🌟🏆
If you’re an Indigenous changemaker in your community — this could be you! Learn more & apply by October 27 through the link in our bio! ⏰🔗
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #TBT #CNAY
If you’re an Indigenous changemaker in your community — this could be you! Learn more & apply by October 27 through the link in our bio! ⏰🔗
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #TBT #CNAY
October 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
There’s still time to apply to be a 2026 Champion for Change! 🌟🏆
If you’re an Indigenous changemaker in your community — this could be you! Learn more & apply by October 27 through the link in our bio! ⏰🔗
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #TBT #CNAY
If you’re an Indigenous changemaker in your community — this could be you! Learn more & apply by October 27 through the link in our bio! ⏰🔗
#ChampionsForChange #NativeYouth #IndigenousExcellence #TBT #CNAY
Join us for a community action workshop to learn how we can help bring your idea to life (10/14 @ 12PM) OR drop into office hours for real-time project feedback (10/17 & 11/21 @ 1PM).
Sessions open to all. Funding available to Native youth 11-24! Applications due 12/1. Links to register in bio 🔗
Sessions open to all. Funding available to Native youth 11-24! Applications due 12/1. Links to register in bio 🔗
October 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Join us for a community action workshop to learn how we can help bring your idea to life (10/14 @ 12PM) OR drop into office hours for real-time project feedback (10/17 & 11/21 @ 1PM).
Sessions open to all. Funding available to Native youth 11-24! Applications due 12/1. Links to register in bio 🔗
Sessions open to all. Funding available to Native youth 11-24! Applications due 12/1. Links to register in bio 🔗
🌎 Where in the World is CNAY?
We’re on the move this fall! From Albuquerque to Aspen, we're connecting with Native youth, families & allies to build community and celebrate resilience. 🍂
📍 Next stop: Spokane, WA! #NativeYouth #CommunityBuilding #NIEA2025 #waDCYF #OpportunityYouth #NCAI #CNAY
We’re on the move this fall! From Albuquerque to Aspen, we're connecting with Native youth, families & allies to build community and celebrate resilience. 🍂
📍 Next stop: Spokane, WA! #NativeYouth #CommunityBuilding #NIEA2025 #waDCYF #OpportunityYouth #NCAI #CNAY
October 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌎 Where in the World is CNAY?
We’re on the move this fall! From Albuquerque to Aspen, we're connecting with Native youth, families & allies to build community and celebrate resilience. 🍂
📍 Next stop: Spokane, WA! #NativeYouth #CommunityBuilding #NIEA2025 #waDCYF #OpportunityYouth #NCAI #CNAY
We’re on the move this fall! From Albuquerque to Aspen, we're connecting with Native youth, families & allies to build community and celebrate resilience. 🍂
📍 Next stop: Spokane, WA! #NativeYouth #CommunityBuilding #NIEA2025 #waDCYF #OpportunityYouth #NCAI #CNAY
Ready to 𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙉 𝙐𝙋 your impact? 💥 🔊
Applications to be a 2026 Champion for Change are officially OPEN!! Swipe ➡️ to learn more about eligibility & what makes a strong application 💪🏽 🏆
YOU belong in the next cohort & have until October 27 to apply! Link in our bio 🔗
Applications to be a 2026 Champion for Change are officially OPEN!! Swipe ➡️ to learn more about eligibility & what makes a strong application 💪🏽 🏆
YOU belong in the next cohort & have until October 27 to apply! Link in our bio 🔗
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Ready to 𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙉 𝙐𝙋 your impact? 💥 🔊
Applications to be a 2026 Champion for Change are officially OPEN!! Swipe ➡️ to learn more about eligibility & what makes a strong application 💪🏽 🏆
YOU belong in the next cohort & have until October 27 to apply! Link in our bio 🔗
Applications to be a 2026 Champion for Change are officially OPEN!! Swipe ➡️ to learn more about eligibility & what makes a strong application 💪🏽 🏆
YOU belong in the next cohort & have until October 27 to apply! Link in our bio 🔗
Want to join the CNAY family? Curious about our programs but not sure where to start? You've come to the right place! 📍
We have TONS of upcoming (& ongoing) opportunities for Native youth of all ages. Scroll through to learn more & reach out with questions: [email protected]
We have TONS of upcoming (& ongoing) opportunities for Native youth of all ages. Scroll through to learn more & reach out with questions: [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Want to join the CNAY family? Curious about our programs but not sure where to start? You've come to the right place! 📍
We have TONS of upcoming (& ongoing) opportunities for Native youth of all ages. Scroll through to learn more & reach out with questions: [email protected]
We have TONS of upcoming (& ongoing) opportunities for Native youth of all ages. Scroll through to learn more & reach out with questions: [email protected]