Cierra Fields | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1999 (age 24–25) |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | Cherokee |
| Alma mater | Fort Gibson High School |
| Occupation(s) | activist, journalist |
Cierra Fields (born 1999) is an anti-rape activist, Native American community health activist, and member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. [1] Fields worked as a freelance journalist for Indian Country Today Media Network. [2] [3]
Activism
Fields is a melanoma survivor and has worked to improve tribal health facilities. In 2013, she was recognized by the White House as a "Champion for Change" for her work to promote healthier living practices and to reduce cancer in Native American communities. [4]
In 2014, as a Cherokee Nation citizen, Fields advocated for the tribal council to raise the age of consent for sex from 14-years-old to 16-years-old. [5]
In 2016, Fields hosted the Charles Head Memorial Native Youth Summit, an alliance to stop violence against Native American women. [6]
In 2018, Fields sat on the Board of Directors for the National Urban Indian Youth Alliance. [2]
Awards and recognition
Awards
- 2013 Center for Native American for Youth Champion for Change Award [1]
- 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 [4]
- 2016 Honoree class of Unity 25 under 25 youth leadership conference [6]
- 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.
References
- ^ a b Schilling, Vincent (3 March 2017). "Native American Student Cierra Fields Says She Was Removed From Class After Refusing Pledge of Allegiance". Indian Country Today. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Cierra Fields". Center for Native American Youth. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Articles by Cierra Fields". Indian Country Today. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ a b Stone, Amanda (9 June 2016). "Meet the Nominated Attendees of the United State of Women Summit". The White House-President Barack Obama. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ Murphy, Jami (26 November 2014). "Fields urges sexual consent law amendment". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ a b "2016 Class of UNITY 25 Under 25 Honorees Share Their Experiences". Unity. Retrieved 15 March 2018.