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 […]
The Heard Museum Guild invited young Native artists nationwide to submit artwork for the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market, held March 7–8, 2026. The American Indian Youth Art Show + Sale gave talented Native youth an opportunity to share their creativity with a wide audience of Native artists, buyers, collectors, and community members. Selected […]
The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence hosted the 2026 AI/AN Medical School Applicant Workshop to help American Indian and Alaska Native students prepare for the medical school application process. This virtual workshop was designed for AI/AN students planning to apply to medical school within the next one to two years. Participants received guidance on […]
Pollinator Stewards Alaska is planning a Caring for Pollinators Workshop to bring Alaskans together to learn, share knowledge, and support community-led stewardship of pollinator species. Pollinator Stewards Alaska is a group dedicated to improving collaborative care for Alaska’s many pollinators. The upcoming gathering will focus on helping community members better understand pollinators and develop local […]
The Center for Native American Youth invited alumni to complete the CNAY Alumni Survey in celebration of the organization’s 15th anniversary in 2026. Since 2011, CNAY has supported Native youth through programs, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and community-building efforts. As CNAY reached this milestone year, the organization asked alumni to share their insights, experiences, and reflections […]
The Tilikum Summer Health Experience offered a fully funded summer opportunity for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students interested in health professions. This free five-week hybrid enrichment program included both virtual learning and in-person experiences in Portland, Oregon. Participants received training, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to health careers while staying connected to their cultural […]
The Native Land Conservancy offered the Land of the First Light Fellowship, a paid summer opportunity for Native American young adults interested in conservation, land care, and ecological restoration. This 10-week fellowship takes place in the Wampanoag ancestral homelands of Cape Cod in Mashpee, Massachusetts. Fellows spend the summer learning how Indigenous culture, traditional practices, […]
The Center for Native American Youth hosted the 2026 Champions for Change Panel on February 10, 2026, in Washington, DC, with a livestream option for virtual attendees. The public panel featured six emerging Indigenous leaders from across the country, representing communities from Alaska to Hawai’i, Oregon to North Carolina. The discussion focused on important issues […]
The Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health offered several week-long courses in Indigenous public health through the 2026 Johns Hopkins Global Health Summer Institute. The summer courses were designed to help participants learn more about Indigenous public health, leadership, evaluation, policy, and data use in American Indian communities. Course topics included: Legal & Historical Basis […]
