Cierra Fields facts for kids

Cierra Fields was born in 1999. She is an important activist and journalist. She is also a proud member of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Cierra has worked hard to help her community, especially by focusing on health and safety. She also wrote for Indian Country Today Media Network, sharing important stories.

Cierra Fields' Important Work

Cierra Fields is known for her dedication to helping others. She has worked to improve health services for Native American communities. She also champions efforts to prevent violence and promote safety for young people.

Helping Her Community

Cierra is a survivor of a serious illness called melanoma. This experience inspired her to work for better health care. In 2013, the White House recognized her as a "Champion for Change." This award honored her efforts to encourage healthier living and reduce serious illnesses in Native American communities.

In 2014, as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Cierra spoke up for young people. She asked the tribal council to change the age when young people could legally agree to certain things. Her goal was to make sure young people were better protected.

In 2016, Cierra helped organize the Charles Head Memorial Native Youth Summit. This event brought young people together to work on stopping violence against Native American women. Her work continued in 2018 when she joined the board of directors for the National Urban Indian Youth Alliance. This group helps young Native Americans living in cities.

Awards and Recognition

Cierra Fields has received many awards and honors for her important work. These recognitions show how much she has helped her community and inspired others.

Awards

• 2013 Center for Native American for Youth Champion for Change Award
• 2013 Oklahoma's Governor's Commendation and creation of Cierra Fields Day On May 9, 2013, for the State of Oklahoma
• 2013 Cherokee Nation Tribal Resolution #13-042 Recognizing tribal citizen, Cierra Fields
• 2014 Cherokee Nation Distinguished Spirit of Life Award Winner
• 2014 President Obama's Volunteer Service Award Winner
• 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award-Bronze Award
• 2015 Soroptomist International Violet Richardson Southwest Award Winner
• 2016 Attendee of the White House United State of Women Summit
• 2016 Honoree class of Unity 25 under 25 youth leadership conference
• 2016 United Nations SustainUS Delegate to the United Nations 58th Commission on the Status of Women
• 2016 United State of Women Summit White House Change Maker
• 2017 Recipient of $10,000 Make Sense Foundation college scholarship

Honors

• 2013-2016 White House Tribal Leaders Conference Cherokee Nation Youth Representative
• 2014-2017 Center for Native American Youth Advisor
• 2014-2016 We R Native National Youth Ambassador
• 2014-2016 National Congress of American Indians Youth Cabinet Member
• 2016-2017 Ralience Youth Board Member
• 2014-2017 White House Tribal Youth Gathering Ambassador
• Guest speaker at the Interfaith Service during the Let Freedom Ring 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic march on Washington D.C.