The National UNITY Council’s Midwest Representative, Angelina Serna Monthly Updates: This month was a little different than others because it wasn’t just events that were done, but actual preparation for the events also. Shawn Canning, our Vice-president of the council was able to meet with Congressman Garcia and discuss our issues facing Native youth and […]
Melodi Serna is President of Chicago’s Indigenous Tribal Youth Council and the UNITY Midwest Representative, who is bringing pride to the Midwest. See how she and her community helped celebrate National Native American Heritage Month: November 2nd- Our council gathered for Drum practice (weekly on Tues & Thur) and invited additional youth to partake in […]
December 11, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Take a pic with Santa/refreshments! Come join us for an afternoon of Santa and his Elves and Friends. DON’T FORGET LOTS OF TOYS…. There will be photos with Santa and his pals. Come listen to the Windy CITY Drum, meet our Royalty. A to-go meal will be provided.DON’T […]
“Come See Us”: Noble Student Shares Her Native American Heritage Captain of the varsity volleyball team and varsity cheer team, varsity soccer player, and senior at Pritzker College Prep. Midwest representative for the largest Native youth organization in the country. Founder and leader of the nationally-recognized Chicago Indigenous Tribal Youth council. Angelina Serna is one of many […]
Angelina Serna is the President of the Chicago’s Indigenous Tribal Youth Council and UNITY’s Midwest Regional Representative for the National UNITY Council. If I could sum up this month in one quote it would be “Dear Native Youth, You have a purpose, give us the honor of witnessing what you are capable of.” -Whitney Sawney […]
October 15, 2021 – October 17, 2021 Do you love great food? Want to spend time with friendly goats and discuss economic justice? Would you like to meet farmers and activists working on creating solutions to poverty, disease, climate change, and racism? Want to spend time on a diverse 200-acre farm and gain leadership skills to bring […]
October 8, 2021 – October 10, 2021 American Indian Center – Chicago is proud to present our 68th Annual Powwow!– October 8th-10th, 2021– Tickets will be $15, Seniors/Children/Military $10, Children under 5 FREE– Weekend Passes Available- Adult $35, Seniors/Children/Military $22 Admission– Adult: $15– Child (12 & Under), Senior (65+), and Military w/ ID: $10– Weekend Pass: Adult […]
Chicago Indigenous Tribal Youth (C.I.T.Y.) Council received the honor of 2021 UNITY Youth Council of the Year was named at the National UNITY Conference in Dallas, Texas on July 4th.
By American Indian Center Congratulations to our amazing youth! They WON the UNITY YOUTH COUNCIL OF THE YEAR AWARD, and Angelina is the new UNITY MIDWEST REPRESENTATIVE. Their dedication to their community and their personal growth in ways big and small have paid off. A huge Chi Miigwetch to all those that have supported them! We […]
August 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Hope you all can join us for our Back To School Powwow on Saturday, August 14 from 10am-9pm The American Indian Center welcomes you to join us for our Back To School Powwow on August 14th. School supply giveaway, free vaccines, and school physicals will be from 10-4pm. […]
