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August 5, 2025
Comments Off on Breaking Barriers: Nizhoni Deschene on Economic Sovereignty and Youth Leadership

Breaking Barriers: Nizhoni Deschene on Economic Sovereignty and Youth Leadership

This July, UNITY Earth Ambassador Nizhoni Deschene, Navajo and Turtle Mountain Chippewa, dedicated his efforts to bridging the gap between Indigenous knowledge, financial literacy, and authentic youth leadership. Continuing his internship at Tallsalt Advisors, a Native-led investment advisory firm, he took on key responsibilities that advanced both internal operations and client-facing initiatives. From compiling detailed […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsYouth Council NewsNUC Executive CommitteeNorthwest
August 5, 2025
Comments Off on Tia Butler: Uplifting Native Youth Through Culture, Policy, and Purpose

Tia Butler: Uplifting Native Youth Through Culture, Policy, and Purpose

Tia Butler, a proud citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, is a passionate advocate and cultural leader dedicated to advancing the voices of Native youth. Recently elected as the 2025-2026 Northwest Area Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Tia brings a powerful blend of political insight, cultural grounding, and community-driven leadership […]

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Categories Youth Councils of NoteNative YouthNewsYouth Council NewsWestern RegionNUC Executive CommitteeConference
August 5, 2025
Comments Off on Voices of the People: Amaya Escalante Strengthens Language and Leadership in the Western Region

Voices of the People: Amaya Escalante Strengthens Language and Leadership in the Western Region

For Amaya Escalante (Pascua Yaqui Tribe), July was a month dedicated to leadership, cultural preservation, and civic engagement. Following her attendance at the 2025 National UNITY Conference, Amaya presented her conference report to the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council during one of their biweekly meetings — a trip made possible through the council’s sponsorship. While there, […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsSoutheastEarth Ambassadors
August 4, 2025
Comments Off on Resilient Roots: Jada Allen’s Summer of Service, Culture, and Climate Action

Resilient Roots: Jada Allen’s Summer of Service, Culture, and Climate Action

This summer, Earth Ambassador Jada Allen of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina demonstrated what it means to blend cultural pride, civic engagement, and environmental advocacy into a season of meaningful action. On June 20th, she presented two workshops at the North Carolina Native Youth Organization’s annual conference, reaching around 70 Native youth with her […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsNortheastEarth Ambassadorsmidwest
August 3, 2025
Comments Off on Seeds of Sovereignty: Néepa Hyde Cultivates Tradition, Language, and Leadership in the Garden

Seeds of Sovereignty: Néepa Hyde Cultivates Tradition, Language, and Leadership in the Garden

Featuring Earth Ambassador: Néepa Hyde (Shinnecock & Onondaga, Midwest Region) Fresh off the 2025 National UNITY Conference, Néepa Hyde wasted no time putting her leadership into action. Just one week later, she began working with Dream of Wild Health’s Garden Warriors program in Hugo, Minnesota—a life-changing experience that deepened her connection to land, language, and […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsYouth Councils of NoteEarth AmbassadorsSpecial EventsmidwestPacific
August 3, 2025
Comments Off on UNITY Rooted in Language, Nourished by the Land: A Journey from Hawai‘i to Home

UNITY Rooted in Language, Nourished by the Land: A Journey from Hawai‘i to Home

Featuring Earth Ambassador: Marla Mesarina (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe / Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Community Connection Through Food and Farming This month, Midwest Earth Ambassador Marla Mesarina traveled to Hilo, Hawai‘i, as a proud member of the Next Generation Language Leaders Cohort, part of the National Native American Language Resource Center (N-NARLC). During her time […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsYouth Council NewsNUC Executive CommitteeRocky Mountain
August 3, 2025
Comments Off on Rhiannon Eaglespeaker: Championing Culture, Community, and Youth Voice

Rhiannon Eaglespeaker: Championing Culture, Community, and Youth Voice

Rhiannon Eaglespeaker carries a powerful legacy as a young Indigenous leader, proudly representing her rich cultural heritage from the Blackfoot (Bloods) of Alberta, Canada, and the Kiowa, Southern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma. As the 2025–2026 Rocky Mountain Area Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, she represents Native youth from Montana and […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsYouth Council NewsNUC Executive CommitteeYouth Councils of Notemidwest
August 3, 2025
Comments Off on Carrying the Flag, Sharing the Purpose: Gabriel Loonsfoot’s Summer of Representation

Carrying the Flag, Sharing the Purpose: Gabriel Loonsfoot’s Summer of Representation

For Gabriel Loonsfoot (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians), summer 2025 has been a season of cultural pride, youth engagement, and leadership on both national and tribal stages. At the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, Gabriel connected with Native youth from across the country, representing the Midwest region and his community with honor. Soon after, […]

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Categories Earth AmbassadorsNative YouthNewsYouth Council NewsWestern Region
August 2, 2025
Comments Off on Leading with Culture, Speaking with Courage: Jizelle Juan Amplifies Youth Voice in Salt River

Leading with Culture, Speaking with Courage: Jizelle Juan Amplifies Youth Voice in Salt River

Featuring Earth Ambassador: Jizelle Juan (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Western Region) This month, Earth Ambassador Jizelle Juan embodied the spirit of youth leadership through cultural celebration, civic engagement, and powerful public speaking. As a committed member of the Young River Peoples Council, she took part in two executive board meetings, two general council meetings, […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsGreat PlainsNUC Executive Committee
August 2, 2025
Comments Off on Stepping into Tradition: Weston Bird’s Journey Toward the Dance Circle

Stepping into Tradition: Weston Bird’s Journey Toward the Dance Circle

Featured Photo by Karen LoneFight The sound of drums, the swirl of regalia, and the energy of the grand entry at the White Shield Powwow sparked something powerful in Weston Bird (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Tribes) this July. Surrounded by community, he stepped onto the arena for the first time, guided by experienced dancers who shared […]

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