Meet Evelyn Vega-Simpson: Through serving as the Media Coordinator for the Tulalip Youth Council, 16 year old Evelyn has developed excellent public speaking skills while being comfortable in front of a crowd. “I have developed problem solving skills, and have good communication skills” she explained. Evelyn found her true calling for leadership through her community […]
Written by: Regina A. Jones, Alyssa’s Advisor and Assistant Director of the Native Student Program at Syracuse University “To me, being an environmental ambassador comes along with several responsibilities to my community, the global indigenous community, and all creation as a whole. One duty of being an environmental ambassador would be to set goals to attain […]
Thank you to the 2019-2020 Class of UNITY Earth Ambassadors are for your dedication to our planet and powerfully serving your UNITY family.
FFA Member Preserves Indigenous and Agricultural Heritage November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Did you know the National FFA Organization includes more than 12,000 Native American members? UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee and UNITY Earth Ambassador Marco Ovando, a citizen of […]
…”I recorded this for my wellness” Native Youth submission By Sage Lacapa – Earth Ambassador 2019-2020 This was a personal project that I recorded and wrote on my own. I recorded an album with 8 of my own songs and 2 covers. This album is called, “Songs that were once letters”. Some letters were […]
Earth Ambassador Spotlight: Meet #AmbassadorForLandConservation, Maree Mahkewa! Maree is 21 years old, her Indian name is Paaqupmana which means Bamboo/Reed Girl. She is a member of the Hopi Nation and comes from the Corn Clan in the Village of Tewa. Maree is part of a inaugural cohort of the CNAY Ambassadors for Land Conservation, similar […]
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, UNITY Peer Leaders from the NUC Executive Committee, Earth Ambassadors and Peer Guides Joined together to offer these messages of Hope for other Native youth to keep striving for wellness. Watch and Share these UNITY Videos with others to continue to Inspire Hope in Indian Country.
We’re very proud of our Native Youth leaders for their participation in the upcoming election. We all must do our part to ensure that Native youth are empowered to Register to Vote. The National N8V Youth Roundtable will include UNITY Peer Guide & 25 Under 25 Awardee Angela Noah (White Mountain Apache / Oklahoma Choctaw), […]
Join former UNITY Male Co-President Hamilton Seymore and UNITY Earth Ambassador Damien Carlos for this important discussion on how Self-Love and Self-Care are empowering. Executive Director of the Native Wellness Institute, Jillene Joseph (Aaniiih) will facilitate this important discussion with 2018 Champion For Change, Damien Carlos (Tohono O’odham Nation) & CNAY Board Member and 2015 […]
YES! Magazine May. 25, 2020 By Stephanie Woodard Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today. As you seek ways to replace them, you can look to Native gardens for ideas and inspiration.
