News from Native California invited youth from California Tribal Nations to submit creative work for a special youth-focused Summer 2026 issue. The quarterly magazine highlights the vibrant cultures, arts, languages, histories, social justice movements, and stories of California’s diverse Indian peoples. For this special issue, Native youth up to age 24 were encouraged to share […]
The Native Forward Scholars Fund opened its 2026–2027 Scholarship Application to support Native students pursuing higher education. By submitting one application, students are considered for all eligible scholarships through Native Forward Scholars Fund. Scholarship opportunities may support undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. For 50 years, Native Forward Scholars Fund has helped Native students access […]
The National Indian Child Welfare Association is inviting artists to submit artwork for its 2027 Protecting Our Children Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This call for artists gives Native artists an opportunity to showcase their talents while supporting one of NICWA’s major annual events. The selected artwork will be used in promotional materials for the […]
Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine offered the Nmryaqs Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for Enrolled Tribal Members to support aspiring Native physicians. Nmryaqs, pronounced en-MURR-ee-Ahks, means “medicine road” or “path to medicine” in the Spokane dialect of Interior Salish. The free 10-month program is designed to support the recruitment, training, retention, and graduation of […]
The Walker Youngbird Foundation’s Emerging Native Arts Grant supports early-career Native and Indigenous artists who are working to complete a creative project that can be shared publicly. Recipients receive $15,000 in funding, mentorship from the foundation’s team and Advisory Council, and the opportunity to present their work through a curated showcase. This support helps artists […]
Native Voices Rising is offering general operating support grants to strengthen Native-led organizations across the country. This funding opportunity is intended for Native-led groups that are rooted in Native communities, have a strong community membership base, develop leadership, and organize people to take collective action for positive social change. Eligible organizations should be working to […]
The Center for Native American Youth’s Democracy is Indigenous campaign is offering micro-grant funding to support Native youth ages 11–24 who want to make a positive impact in their communities. Through this opportunity, Native youth can apply for funding to create community action projects such as community feeds, food drives, educational events, research projects, civic […]
Native American high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have an exciting opportunity this summer through the Tulsa Advanced Sciences Camp (TASC), a free residential program designed to inspire and support the next generation of Native leaders in STEM. Hosted at the University of Tulsa from July 26–August 1, TASC brings […]
UNITY proudly recognizes another group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are grounded in culture, education, and service while creating impact in their communities through advocacy, leadership, and storytelling. Meranden Numkena (Hopi Tribe & Navajo Nation) is a recent Arizona State University graduate in […]
UNITY invites Native youth, youth council members, advisors, and adult supporters to take part in a special one-day Healing Circle Training before the 2026 National UNITY Conference in Oklahoma City. This training will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the day before the official start of the National UNITY Conference, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. […]
