Native American Youth: Changing the Narrative
Chaske Spencer (Native American Actor, Twilight Saga and Winter in the Blood) and the Center for Native American Youth host a public event moderated by Former US Sen. Byron Dorgan entitled: “Native American Youth: Changing the Narrative” in discussion with experts: Jodi Gillette, Standing Rock Sioux, special assistant to the president for Native American Affairs; Val Davidson, Yup’ik, Indian health advocate and parent; and Littlebear Sanchez, Lipan/Mescalero Apache Nation, Native youth.
Native American youth are too often overlooked in the national dialogue and continue to be misrepresented by negative, race-based stereotypes. In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, the Center for Native American Youth will highlight priorities for and perspectives on racial equity — including those from Native young people themselves — to inspire policymakers, foundations and other advocates to make Native youth a priority. The panel discussion will be moderated by US Sen. Byron Dorgan (ret.) and feature actor Chaske Spencer, a Native youth, and national leaders who are advocating for equity and changing the way the world views tribal nations.
About the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY):
Founded by former US Senator Byron Dorgan, CNAY is a policy program within the Aspen Institute, headquartered in Washington, DC. The goal of CNAY is to bring greater national attention to the issues facing Native American youth, and to foster solutions. Visit www.cnay.org to learn more.
Native American youth are often overlooked in the national dialogue and continue to be misrepresented by negative, race-based stereotypes. In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, the Center for Native American Youth’s public event will highlight perspectives on racial equity from experts in Indian Country — including Native young people themselves — to inspire policymakers, foundations, and other advocates to make Native youth a priority.