As communities gather to reflect and plan for the future, the importance of civic engagement within Native communities remains ever-present. UNITY’s National 25 Under 25 Honoree Ian Teller, a Diné (Navajo) youth leader from Tsaile, Arizona, exemplifies this commitment through his servant leadership and dedication to uplifting Native youth.(Center for Native American Youth) In the […]
Showcasing Gabriel Jurado: A UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Leading Ecological Initiatives Gabriel Jurado, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, has been recognized as a UNITY 25 Under 25 national awardee for his outstanding leadership and commitment to ecological sustainability and cultural preservation. Gabriel’s journey as a leader in his community is […]
Georgia Adeline Harjo, a proud member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Choctaw, Seminole, and Cheyenne tribes, has been a dynamic force within her community and a deserving recipient of the prestigious UNITY 25 Under 25 National Award. Her passion for uplifting Native youth and fostering cultural pride shines through in every aspect of her servant […]
Alyssa Mosley, 23, Nanticoke Lennie Lenape, New Jersey School: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (2023), Montclair State University Platform: The Lenape Cultural Revitalization Project aims to celebrate and preserve Lenape heritage through a series of workshops focused on traditional design and clothing. Over the course of a year, participants will explore the history and significance […]
For Faith Iukes, a proud Tulalip tribal member and UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee, leadership comes to life through the lens of her camera. As a visual artist, concert photographer, and national vlogger, Faith has found a way to blend her passion for storytelling with her dedication to serving Native communities. Through her work, she […]
In a historic moment during the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) business meeting in Portland, Oregon, Native youth leaders from over 300 youth councils came together to identify and adopt the Top Ten Issues facing Native youth for 2024-25. These issues reflect the most pressing challenges experienced by Native communities nationwide and serve as a call […]
April 30, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The honorees will be recognized at UNITY”s National Conference in Portland this June Mesa, Arizona –The United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) proudly unveils the latest cohort of 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders. This esteemed recognition celebrates the exemplary achievements of young Native American and Alaskan Native leaders […]
6/2/2023 10:12:09 Chelbie Turtle 25 Under 25 Participated in and assisted with the Cherokee Nation Youth Summit 2023 Cherokee Nation; including various Cherokee Nation departments (Education Services, Public Health, Government Relations, Administration) and the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council Cherokee Nation Youth Summit 2023; Tahlequah, OK May 24, 2023 In partnership with various departments and […]
Chelbie Turtle, 25 Under 25 honoree has contributed to the planning of the Cherokee Nation Youth Summit to be held in summer 2023; the theme will be “Know Your Nation;” this also includes a series of coloring books that will be printed to share Cherokee history and culture Multiple Cherokee Nation departments (Education Services, Public […]
FEBRUARY 2023 Northwest Regional Report From the Desk of the NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative, and UNITY 25 Under 25 Honoree February was a month of positive progress and monumental success. I spent parts of February traveling across the United States. I’m excited to share the amazing events I attended, representing the Northwest Region with […]
