Icons of Change Awards 2025
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities
Indigenous Empowerment Advocate of the Year
Alvin Sahagun
Icons of Change Awards 2025
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities
Indigenous Empowerment Advocate of the Year
Alvin Sahagun
Cassady is thriving to develop a Nywaigi language program. Above all, he wishes to give the Indigenous youth a sense of belonging, showing them a different vision for their future. #IndigenousEmpowerment
A partnership with the Silver Lining Foundation has helped educate Indigenous youth struggling in mainstream education. The goal: To develop ingrained learning with actual impact. #IndigenousEmpowerment
Cassady envisions Mungalla as a tourist attraction, the proceeds from which will be funneled into training and jobs for the local Indigenous community. #IndigenousEmpowerment #IndigenousJobs
Plans include an on-site cafe, a native foods orchard, guided walks through the wetlands, and better accommodation. All in a bid to infuse tourism and Indigenous training. #IndigenousEmpowerment