California Native Youth Collective

Nomination Form

Nominations will be accepted from August 29, 2022 - September 16, 2022.

The California Native Youth Collective is an initiative under the Generation Indigenous Network (Gen-I) focused on strengthening Native youth leadership to increase overall community wellness.

Eligibility

We are looking for young leaders who have demonstrated commitment to bettering their communities. This can be done through a school or in a program, on their reservation or urban community. Ambassadors aspire to grow in skills to support their work, connect with other youth leaders, and receive resources through CNAY to amplify their platforms. We invite nominations and self-nominations of individuals who meet the following criteria:

Self-identify as Native or Indigenous;
Are between the ages of 18 and 24 years old; and
Currently reside in California

All nominees, regardless of acceptance, will be named Gen-I Ambassadors and will receive opportunities to engage with CNAY and the Gen-I Network.

Below is the online nomination form for Tribal leaders, community leaders, teachers, mentors, family member, peers and/or self-nomination to nominate an Ambassador for CNAY's California Native Youth Collective (Gen-l).

Please contact JBTC at jeri@jeribrunoe.com or Daryl@jeribrunoe.com if you have questions about the application process or nomination form. You can also visit www. CNAY.org for more details and up-to-date information.

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* 1. Nominator Information

First and Last Name

Job Title/Position

Work Affiliation

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Nominee Information
Please provide the following information about the young person you are nominating for CNAY's California Native Youth Collective.

You are nominating: First & Last Name

Relationship To Nominee

Nominee's Tribal Affiliation(s)

Nominee's City

Nominee's Age

Nominee's Grade Level and/or Work,

Other (describe)

Email Address

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* 3. Please select one or more categories that align with the young person's leadership initiative(s).

Wellness (including: mental health, physical health/sports, food sovereignty, health care advocacy; substance/alcohol abuse prevention)

Education (including: mentorship, promoting higher education, after school programs, culturally relevant curriculum)

Juvenile Justice (including: reintegration, culturally driven delinquency prevention)

Building Healthy Relationships (including: teen dating; relationships with elders, family, and/or peers)

Cultural Preservation (including: language preservation, and traditional practices)

Anti-Bullying or Peer to Peer Support (including: school anti-bullying campaigns creating clubs or support groups)

Self-Expression through Arts and Crafts (including: writing, theater, dance, song, poetry, beading, painting, etc.)

Policy Change (including: engagement with local and/or tribal government, voting efforts, advocacy, etc.)

Economic and Community Development (including: promoting financial literacy)

Two-Spirit Native LGBTQIA+ (including: advocacy, awareness, representation, etc.)

Accessibility (including: awareness, representation, person first language, etc)

Other (Describe Below)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. **Please tell us why you are nominating this young person for CNAY's California Native Youth Collective?** Tell us about the young person's leadership; their impact in the school and/or community; activities or initiatives they lead; and describe any challenges they have overcome to make a difference in their community.

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* 5. (Optional) Please use this space for any additional comments that CNAY should take into account when considering this applicant as a candidate for the California Native Youth Collective initiative.

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* 6. Electronic Signature - Recommender
Please provide your electronic signature below:

I certify that all the information provided in this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Thank you!

Thank you for nominating a young person for the California Native Youth Collective at the Center for Native American Youth. We will contact this individual soon to invite them to apply!

If you have questions about the California Native Youth Collective or nomination process, please contact JBTC at CNAY.CA@aspeninstitute.org

California Native Youth Collective

Nomination Form

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* 1. Nominator Information

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* 2. Nominee InformationPlease provide the following information about the young person you are nominating for CNAY's California Native Youth Collective.

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* 3. Please select one or more categories that align with the young person's leadership initiative(s).

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* 5. (Optional) Please use this space for any additional comments that CNAY should take into account when considering this applicant as a candidate for the California Native Youth Collective initiative.

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* 6. Electronic Signature - RecommenderPlease provide your electronic signature below:I certify that all the information provided in this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

* 2. Nominee Information
Please provide the following information about the young person you are nominating for CNAY's California Native Youth Collective.

* 6. Electronic Signature - Recommender
Please provide your electronic signature below:

I certify that all the information provided in this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.