Project NEWS (Native Engagement within Systems) is intended to promote civic engagement and social change by empowering the voices of Native people through digital storytelling projects. Our project will provide assistance to Native American individuals who are currently active in the Community Engagement Teams (CETs).

The CETs are deliberate groups of individuals, led by Native Americans but including non-Natives, working on some aspect of social and civic life in the area. There are currently three CETs – American Indian Youth Issues, American Indian Health Issues, and Integrated Cultural Events.