• Supporting Native and Young Men of Color | September 22-24, 2026

    Join tribal leaders, mental health professionals, educators, advocates, families, and youth for a conference focused on advancing mental health and wellness among Native American youth, with special attention to Native young men and boys. Through culturally grounded dialogue, shared experiences, and evidence-informed practices, participants will explore strategies to strengthen self-determination, cultivate positive cultural identity, support […]

  • Wraparound Support for Youth Who Have Come in Contact With or Are At Risk of Coming in Contact with the Juvenile Justice System | September 23, 2026

    Date: September 23, 2026 Time: 9am AK/10am PT/11am MT/12pm CT/1pm ET Description: The purpose of this webinar is to explain the Wraparound process and provide juvenile justice professionals, Tribal communities, and partner agencies with tribally grounded strategies to support youth through integrated services. Participants will hear about how juvenile justice, behavioral health, education, child welfare, and community […]

  • Navajo Coming-of-Age Virtual Teachings Nihí Naalyéhé Bibaa Hane’(Navajo Jewelry & Designs) with Kevin Belin | October 3, 2026

    The Phoenix Indian Center Language & Culture program invites you to register for a virtual teaching series that will focus traditional teachings interwoven in the Navajo Kinaaldá (female) and Zhízhch’į́į́d (male) coming out ceremonies. We invite youth, parents, aunties, uncles, mentors, and elders near and far to tune in to listen to cultural sharings from various […]

  • TYJRC Online Learning Event | Healing-Centered Approaches and Practices for Advancing Prevention with Youth Who Have Come in Contact with or at Risk of Coming in Contact with the Justice System

    This webinar provides an overview of healing-centered approaches and practices for professionals working with youth in schools, juvenile justice settings, and community programs. Participants will explore how trauma impacts behavior, learning, and relationships, and will gain practical, prevention-focused strategies to create safe, predictable, and supportive environments. The session highlights the use of multi-tiered systems of […]

  • UNITY Earth Ambassador Northeast Regional Gathering | October 10-12, 2026

    UNITY is excited to announce the Earth Ambassador Northeast Regional Gathering, October 10–12, 2026, in Salamanca, New York, at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino! Native youth ages 14–24 are invited to join us for 2½ days of FREE, in-person environmental leadership training focused on community-driven solutions rooted in culture, leadership, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. Make […]

  • CNAY Child Welfare Advocacy Training | October 19, 2026

    The Center for Native American Youth invites Native youth (18 – 24 year old) for one-day training on Monday, October 19.  CNAY has worked over several years to develop the Building Communities of Hope child welfare (BCOH) curriculum – a series of modules designed to equip Native youth with lived experience in the child welfare […]

  • Returning to Balance: Indigenous Youth, Arts and Healing | November 12, 2026

    On November 12th, the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health will bring Indigenous artists together in Washington, D.C to share their voices through art. music, theater, dance, and storytelling. Through their art, these young leaders share their stories of truth, grief, resilience, hope, and healing. They remind us that Indigenous art is not simply a […]

  • An Indigenous Retrospective: Honoring Native Community, Leadership, and Persistence at CU | November 19, 2026

    Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr, Boulder, CO, United States

    As part of CU Boulder’s 150-year commemoration and Native American Heritage Month, the Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies will present a retrospective centered on Native community, leadership, and persistence at CU. Throughout the day, we will bring together Native leaders from different generations to reflect on key moments and initiatives that have shaped […]

  • Native Dad’s Network- Boys With Braids | November 21, 2026

    1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

    Come join Native Dad’s Network for the 10 year anniversary conference Boys With Braids! NDN invites tribal members and youth of all ages to come learn hair teachings, cultural education, youth advocacy and more. With special guests Supaman and DJ Element! Location: Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, California REGISTER HERE  

  • CNAY 2026 Creative Native Call for Art | Through December 20, 2026

    The 9th annual Creative Native Call for Art by the Center for Native American Youth is accepting submissions now through December 20, 2026. The Creative Native Call for Art by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) celebrates a cornerstone of many Indigenous cultures by providing space and support for young Native artists, ages 5-24, […]

  • UNITY Midyear Conference 2027 | February 12-14, 2027

    This three-day leadership experience will offer immersive training in community organizing and youth council development, equipping participants with tools to create meaningful change in their communities. Youth will engage in hands-on training centered around asset mapping, interactive team-building, and Indigenous leadership practices. They’ll explore how to identify local strengths, work collaboratively, and lead effectively as part […]