This December, Laylalanai Gocobachi embraced a season of both reflection and action—balancing academic demands, cultural connection, and community leadership. After completing her semester at the University of Arizona, she traveled to attend the Earth Ambassador Pacific Region Gathering in Hawaiʻi, where Indigenous youth leaders came together to deepen their commitment to environmental stewardship. Through activities […]

This October, Nizhoni Deschene created powerful spaces for Indigenous students to reconnect with culture, history, and one another at the University of California, Berkeley. In collaboration with ASUC Senator Reg Macarro, he organized and led a Native Community Center (NCC) group outing to the Berkeley Powwow, transforming what could have been a simple event into […]

This December, Nizhoni entered a bold new chapter—shifting from advocacy and organizing into the world of electoral leadership. At the University of California, Berkeley, he began laying the groundwork for a campaign to serve as an ASUC Senator, focusing on strategy, structure, and vision before stepping into the public eye. This transition reflects a natural […]

This November, Nizhoni Deschene brought together voices from across Indian Country to lead a powerful conversation on the future of energy, sovereignty, and sustainability. As the organizer and moderator of the “Tribal Energy Roundtable: 2025 Call to Action,” he created a space where leaders, advocates, and community members could engage in meaningful dialogue on one […]

This November, Jizelle Juan continued to lead with purpose, showing how cultural pride and service go hand in hand. She began the month at the Red Mountain Eagle Powwow, where her group took on the important role of serving dinner to elders and singers—an act rooted in respect and reciprocity. The following day, she joined […]