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National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission. Presentation given by Randi Ashley Begaye. NCAI Youth Commission.
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National Congress of American Indians Youth Commission Presentation given by Randi Ashley Begaye
NCAI Youth Commission The purpose of the Commission is to learn the process of the National Congress of American Indians. And, while learning, enhancing leadership skills, participating in the mentor programs and providing a voice for all American Indian and Alaska Native Youth 10 member commission 2 Presidents 2 Vice-Presidents Secretary Treasure 4 Members at Large
Tribal Nations Legislative Summit112th Congress Executive Session Washington, D.C. February 28, 2011 – March 2, 2011
Violence Against Women Act Task Force • UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Rights • Tribal Lands & Energy Forum • Federal Recognition Task Force • Cobell • Tribal Law and Order Act • Health Preservation • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Reauthorization • Homeland Security • Native Vote- Strategizing for 2012 • Intergovernmental Affairs- The White House • Council on Environmental Quality
Mission The Center for Native American Youth is dedicated to improving the health, safety and overall well-being of Native American youth through communication, policy development and advocacy. http://www.aspeninstitute.org/