The Center for Native American Youth

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The Center for Native American youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is a national advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth ages 24 and under. Our episodes are dedicated to highlight and share the stories of Indigenous people with an emphasis on Indigenous youth.

Episodes

  1. 05/21/2022

    Mental Health Awareness with Auntie

    This episode we have a conversation with Dr. Billie Jo Kipp. Dr.Kipp goes auntie mode as she answers some questions on mental health. In this episode we discuss mental health in Native communities, views across generations, and personal experiences in our journeys. Mental Health is an important topic and we encourage you to seek advice and support from professionals in your area.

    17 min

  2. 04/15/2022

    Let’s Talk About Indigenous Representation!

    On this podcast we talk with our special guest comedian and actress Jana Schmieding, about the struggles of breaking into the film industry as a Native person, why we need more Native people in these spaces, and a few shout outs to some of our favorite shows like a Rutherford Falls and Reservation Dogs!

    42 min

  3. 04/02/2022

    Native Women Leadership

    Join us as Samantha Reyes, Turtle Mountain Chippewa/ Salish Kootenai Flathead/Chicanx shares how Indigenous women and their style of leadership has impacted her life. As well as why it’s important to have the voices of Native women present in all spaces, especially when it comes to people coming into our communities to work with Native youth.

    35 min

  4. 02/25/2022

    Honoring Black and Indigenous Excellence

    This Black History Month, we wanted to bring this Tele-Native Youth Webinar Honoring Black and Indigenous Excellence to the top of your feed! This conversation took place February 2021 with former Native American Autumn Rose Williams, Owner and CEO of Wopila Consulting Lilian Sparks Robinson and the conversation was moderated by 2021 CNAY Youth Advisory Board Vice Chair Anthony Tamez-Pochel. Tune in as they talk about their lived experiences being Black and Indigenous in America.

    55 min

  5. 02/12/2022

    Tribal Colleges and Universities

    This week we celebrate Tribal College and University (TCU) week! In this episode we have a conversation with Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish college President Dr. Twyla Baker. Join us as we discuss navigating higher education as a Native student, TCU’s and the importance of community!

    28 min

  6. 01/22/2022

    Who We Are Part 2

    Join us for an episode with Aspen Institute CEO Dan Porterfield and CNAY Executive Director Nikki Pitre as they talk about leadership, the importance of community, and what it means to be a good relative.

    33 min

  7. 01/07/2022

    Who We Are

    Join us as we have a conversation with CNAY Founder Senator Dorgan, CNAY Executive Director Nikki Pitre, and CNAY Youth Advisory Board Anthony Tamez-Pochel.

    41 min

  8. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    The Introduction Episode

    This introduction episode is a quick insight into what the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) podcast will be about. The music in this episode was created on CNAY’s Tele-Native youth series, check it out now on CNAY.org or the CNAY YouTube channel!

    2 min

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The Center for Native American youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is a national advocacy organization that works alongside Native youth ages 24 and under. Our episodes are dedicated to highlight and share the stories of Indigenous people with an emphasis on Indigenous youth.

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