The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights are accepting applications for the 2026 Indigenous Fellowship Program. The four-week program will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, and is designed to strengthen the advocacy skills of Indigenous leaders and community members. Participants will gain […]
The Center for Native American Youth is accepting submissions for its eighth annual Creative Native Call for Art through November 30, 2025. Native and Indigenous artists ages 5 to 24 living in the United States are invited to submit original artwork inspired by this year’s theme: “What is sacred to you?” Artists may use any […]
The Phoenix Indian Center is offering several opportunities throughout June for Native youth, caregivers, families and community members. Programs include parenting support, legal education, cultural activities, youth leadership, career exploration and community wellness. Parenting in 2 Worlds Parents and caregivers are invited to join Parenting in 2 Worlds, a 10-week virtual program focused on strengthening […]
The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society offered the 2026 National Summer Youth Practicum for Native American and Alaska Native high school students ages 14–17. This opportunity was designed to give Native youth hands-on and classroom-based learning experiences in natural resource management and Indigenous knowledge. The program helps students better understand the importance of caring […]
Native News Online, in partnership with the Center for Native American Youth, invited Native youth ages 18–24 to share their voices through the National Native Youth Essay Contest. The contest theme, “America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land,” asked Native youth to reflect on the meaning of 1776, the upcoming 250th anniversary of the […]
Dream.Org is inviting people nationwide to share their hopes for the future through the Dream for America opportunity. As the country approaches the recognition of America’s first 250 years, this opportunity asks people to reflect on what they want to see built for the next generation. Participants can submit a short video or written response […]
The Natives Aiming to Inspire Values in Education, or NATIVE Pipeline, at Cal Poly Pomona is designed to inspire Native American students to attend college and explore their academic potential. The program helps students build a strong support system while navigating college life. Participants have access to peer mentors, faculty mentors, cultural activities on campus, […]
UNITY proudly recognizes our last 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, and are actively creating change through advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. Reg Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians) is a UC Berkeley student studying Conservation & […]
A unique opportunity is helping Native students gain the skills, certifications, and experience needed to protect their communities and natural resources. The Native Youth Firefighter Training Program, a partnership between the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, is creating pathways for Indigenous youth to pursue careers in wildland firefighting and […]
Indigenous young people across the Mid-Atlantic region have an exciting opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and make a lasting impact on climate justice. The Earth Guardians Indigenous Youth Initiative is now accepting applications for its 2026 Leadership Training Program, a weeklong retreat and training designed for Indigenous youth ages 18–30. Open to participants from […]
