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This year, Native American youth are in the spotlight and getting attention from the Obama administration. Generation Indigenous, an initiative of the administration, aims to help Native youth succeed. The White House hosted a Tribal Youth Gathering earlier this month. More than 1,000 Native youth attended the event, where first lady Michelle Obama gave a speech. Join us as we share her speech and responses from Native youth.

What are the most important issues for our Native American children and teens? How can we help our young people succeed? Send your thoughts to us – comments@nativeamericacalling.com

Guests:

Rory Taylor (Pawnee) – 2015 Center for Native American Youth Champion for Change

Matthew Morton (Squaxin Island Tribe) – executive director of the Native American Youth and Family Center

Break Music: All My Relations (song) Spirit Nation (artist) Winter Moons (album)