This month, Mahiya Ramirez stepped into a powerful facilitation role at the UNITY Healing Circle Training in Oklahoma City, helping guide Native youth through a transformative experience centered on healing, leadership, and community connection. Working alongside UNITY staff and Executive Committee representatives, she supported youth participants as they explored ways to turn their ideas into […]
This November, Jizelle Juan continued to lead with purpose, showing how cultural pride and service go hand in hand. She began the month at the Red Mountain Eagle Powwow, where her group took on the important role of serving dinner to elders and singers—an act rooted in respect and reciprocity. The following day, she joined […]
This October, Jizelle Juan stepped into a season of powerful connection—where culture, leadership, and youth engagement came together across communities. She began the month by traveling with the Young River Peoples Council (YRPC) to the Quechan Indian Tribe, where they met with a growing youth council to share their journey, offer guidance, and build relationships. […]
This month, McKaylin Peters balanced the rhythm of school, work, and leadership while continuing to show up for her community in meaningful ways. She began the month at a round dance at the Indian Community School in Milwaukee, where she spent the evening singing and celebrating alongside community members. The event wasn’t just about participation—it […]
This November, Laylalanai Gocobachi moved with purpose across communities, borders, and platforms—turning Native American Heritage Month into a powerful expression of culture, leadership, and connection. She began the month in ceremony, joining the Tribal Images Youth Council sunrise gathering, grounding herself alongside youth and families in a shared moment of reflection and renewal. From there, […]
This fall, Jada Allen stepped into national spaces where science, leadership, and Indigenous representation intersect—bringing her voice and vision to both STEM innovation and civic leadership training. At the 2025 American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference in Minneapolis, Jada joined Native scholars and professionals from across the country as part of the […]
Through school leadership, service projects and community involvement, Natalie Pratt of Oklahoma is making a positive impact across the Southern Plains Region. As an individual UNITY member, Natalie brings enthusiasm, creativity and a strong commitment to helping others through activities that support students, families and community organizations. Her involvement throughout the year reflects the many […]
This November, Jada Allen stepped into leadership at the intersection of culture, health, and youth advocacy. She helped facilitate the NAHM UNITY Earth Ambassadors Webinar, a space dedicated to exploring Indigenous relationships with Mother Earth and the responsibility youth carry in sustaining those connections. Bringing together voices from different generations, the webinar created a meaningful […]
This November, Vydell Willie continued to grow as a leader by showing up in spaces that blended learning, culture, and community. Through participation in the UNITY Earth Ambassador Webinar and the Western Regional Gathering, Vydell deepened their understanding of environmental stewardship while supporting fellow Native youth. “November reminded me how important it is to keep […]
This month, McKaylin Peters showed that leadership doesn’t always have to be loud to be powerful. While she described October as a slower season, her impact across her community remained steady, intentional, and deeply rooted in relationship-building. She began the month celebrating a personal milestone—her 24th birthday—followed by attending the grand opening of the Wolf […]
