McKaylin Peters of the Menominee Indian Tribe Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to recognize McKaylin Peters, a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe, as a 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador representing the Midwest Region. A dedicated environmental advocate, cultural leader, and student of sustainable forestry, McKaylin brings a powerful intergenerational vision to her […]
Marla Mesarina of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe & Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to announce Marla Mesarina, a 19-year-old student from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, as one of the newly named 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassadors. Representing the Midwest Region, Marla brings […]
Mahiya Ramirez of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Named 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to announce Mahiya Ramirez, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, as one of its 2025 Earth Ambassadors. Representing the Southern Plains Region, Mahiya is a passionate and visionary youth leader whose dedication to environmental sustainability is deeply […]
Laylalanai Gocobachi of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to announce Laylalanai Gocobachi, a 19-year-old student from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, as a newly awarded 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassador representing the Western Region. A second-year Environmental Science student at the University of Arizona, Laylalanai brings an inspiring […]
Jizelle Juan of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY proudly announces the selection of Jizelle Juan, an 18-year-old leader from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of Arizona, as a 2025-26 Earth Ambassador. Representing the Western Region, Jizelle brings a powerful blend of cultural knowledge, environmental action, and peer […]
The Bishop Tribal Youth Council (BTYC) played a key role in the success of the annual Bishop Tribal Spring Gathering, held at the Bishop Tribal Gym and Indian Education Center. With over 250 attendees, the event brought together families, elders, and youth for a day of joy, tradition, and community connection. From the early stages […]
Service is more than an action for the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council—it is a reflection of identity, purpose, and unity. This past year, MNYC members have made service a central tenet of their mission, finding meaningful ways to uplift their communities and live out the values handed down by their elders. Since July 2024, council […]
On the eve of its milestone 50th anniversary, UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.) celebrated its 49th birthday not with cake and candles, but with compassion and community. In honor of nearly five decades of empowering Native youth, UNITY’s national staff dedicated a day to volunteering at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), an organization […]
Whether raising funds or volunteering time, Pyramid Lake’s Native youth have proven they have hearts for service. In December 2024, the UNITY Youth Council organized an early-morning breakfast burrito fundraiser that brought the community together for a good cause m.facebook.com. Starting at 7:30 a.m. on the Friday before Christmas, council members and volunteers gathered in […]
The Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) continues to shine as a powerful force of service, wellness, and cultural preservation within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Over the past year, STYC members have led a series of impactful activities rooted in honoring their ancestors, serving their community, and empowering future generations. Their efforts demonstrate how […]
