Native Youth Alliance was founded in 1990 as a religious organization and has been incorporated as a non-profit organization since 1993. We strive to ensure that traditional Native American cultural and spiritual ways continue for the coming generations. Since its founding, NYA has maintained ongoing programs which provide children and youth the opportunity to observe and participate in the ceremonies, gatherings and culture practiced by members of their families and Nations for generations. Native Youth Alliance and its members share a common belief in the need for a balance between spiritual, physical, mental and emotional development; and the necessity of a healthy environmental, cultural, linguistic, governmental, and economic foundation.

Native Youth Alliance had to cancel selected events due to logistical issues. We apologize for the inconvenience at such a short notice.  However we are excited to continue the Saturday workshops and powwow event as scheduled. For refund information regarding the reception or gala please contact Nathan Phillips at 202-423-6679 or email at nativeyouthalliance@gmail.com.

Native Youth Alliance’s Inaugural Workshop, Powwow and Youth Gala
Native Youth Alliance’s Inaugural Workshop, Powwow and Youth Gala on January 18-21, 2013 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. This event will include an intergenerational conference and traditional spiritual gatherings honoring the 7th generation and the President of the United States Barack Obama to benefit the Heritage of Healing Program.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
o 7 am, Sunrise Ceremony (all are welcome)
o 4 pm – 11 pm, Reception and Dance.($100) Featuring musical guest: Sihasin.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 
o 7 am, Sunrise Ceremony (all are welcome)
o 8 am – 9 am, Workshop Registration. (All workshop fees are due at this time. $100)
o 9 am – 5 pm, Intergenerational Workshops – “Strengthening 7th Generation through Healing and Community Building”  
 Presenters: Christina Blackcloud, Emma Eagle Heart-White, Sarah Eagle Heart, Maura Garcia, Kevin Killer, Shane Montgomery, Bernie Shot With Arrow and Dirk Whitebreast.
o 7 pm – 11 pm, Powwow (all are welcome, no entry fee)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 
o 7 am, Sunrise Ceremony (all are welcome)
o 8 am, Spirit Run (all are welcome)
o 1 pm – 11 pm, Powwow (all are welcome, no entry fee)

MONDAY, JANUARY 21
o 7 am, Sunrise Ceremony (all are welcome)
o 6 pm – 11 pm, American Indian Inaugural Native Youth Alliance Gala.($100) Featuring musical guest: Sihasin.

Registration for all events is $250 or may be paid individually:
Reception and Dance- $100, Intergenerational Workshops - $100, Native Youth Alliance Gala - $100.


Please contact NYA Event Coordinator Diane DuBray at 785-550-8238 or diane.dubray@nativeyouthalliance.org, or NYA founder Nathan Phillips at 202-423-6679 or nativeyouthalliance@gmail.com. Fax 877-651-2827