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Native America Calling: Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Young ‘Champions’ inspire positive change
Moses Wiseman (Yup’ik) always knew he wanted to be a leader.
Specifically, one with qualities that Wiseman learned from elders and other community members in the Village of Chefornak. At 24 years old, he is pursuing an MBA in strategic leadership at Alaska Pacific University, while also helping to create a Yup’ik glossary for health care providers.
Wiseman and five other young, emerging Native leaders from all parts of the country have been selected for this year’s Center for Native American Youth’s Champions for Change. The program recognizes young people who exemplify leadership, taking steps to build positive outcomes in their communities.
Tune into Native America Calling hear about these young people’s passions and what drives them to serve other
Guests on Native America Calling
Summer Wildbill (Confederated Tribes of Umatilla), 2026 Champion for Change
McKaylin Peters (Menominee), 2026 Champion for Change
Moses Wiseman (Yup’ik), 2026 Champion for Change
Kaylah Toves (Kanaka Maoli and Acoma Pueblo), 2026 Champion for Change
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