About Us
Since our beginning in 2016, 21st Century Native strives to help support and encourage Native People toward success. We understand the challenges and needs of Native Communities and want to help bring a solution to the problems.
Through the years, we have created four pillars, Family, Knowledge, Sovereignty, and Community. These are the things that help make our communities strong and thriving. Everything we do is to help strengthen these areas for our communities.
Our goal is to see Native People be successful, be leaders within their Communities, and build a thriving Community for future generations.
Key People
Amanda Lyons
Founder
Amanda Lyons is a Gila River Indian Community member from District 3 Sacaton. She started 21st Century Native after seeing the challenges that impact Native Communities and wants to help find a solution to the problems. She supports Native People towards success in the 21st century through life skills education.
Ronnie Lyons
Sports Program
Ronnie Lyons is a Gila River Indian Community member from District 3 Sacaton. He works within the Gila River Indian Community Tribe and oversees the Sports Program for 21st Century Native. Having been an athlete in both basketball and cross country, his goal is to help athletes develop their skills.
FAQ
Who are we?
Volunteers who understand the challenges within Natives Communities.
We are individuals with different skills, experiences, and knowledge.
What do we do?
Teach different life skills to find success.
Help young athletes develop their talent and skills.
How do we help?
Have events that promote a positive environment.
We encourage and support individuals towards success.
Volunteer
Opportunities
Share your experience and knowledge
We are looking for volunteers who want to encourage and support Native success. If you have the desire to help Native communities and want to share your experience and knowledge, please fill out a form and we'll get back to you.
