From traditional plant teachings to Indigenous women’s leadership workshops, Amaya Escalante spent March pouring into her community with purpose, pride, and a deep commitment to Native youth. As a young leader from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Amaya’s month reflected what servant leadership looks like in action—teaching, learning, encouraging, and helping carry forward the cultural knowledge […]
Watson Whitford’s month was filled with the kind of leadership that moves between planning tables, classrooms, basketball courts, powwow grounds, and international youth spaces. As the National UNITY Council Executive Committee Male Co-President, Watson continued to show that servant leadership is not limited to one place. It travels, connects, teaches, listens, and invites others into […]
Leadership is not always about public events, meetings, or packed community calendars. Sometimes, leadership begins at home, in prayer, in tradition, and in the quiet preparation needed to keep growing. For Jamie Crowe, a Pueblo of Tesuque youth leader and Southwest Executive Committee Member, March was a time of renewal, reflection, and cultural grounding. Her […]
Leadership is not always measured by the loudest moment in the room. Sometimes, it is found in steady attendance, respectful advocacy, cultural participation, and the quiet commitment to keep showing up. For Gabriel Loonsfoot, a Pokagon Band of Potawatomi youth leader and Midwest Executive Committee Member, this month reflected a powerful kind of servant leadership: […]
For Ethan Hedgepeth, leadership is about showing up where Native youth and families are already gathered and making sure they know they are part of something bigger. Through campus outreach and community conversations, Ethan used his voice to share UNITY’s mission, connect with youth and parents, and strengthen pathways for Native youth leadership in the […]
Spring break became more than a week away from school for youth in the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation community. Through basketball nights, field trips, carnival games, and a talent show, Victor Organista helped create a week filled with safety, joy, learning, and connection. His leadership showed how Native youth can make a powerful difference by […]
During February and March, Laylalanai Gocobachi continued to move with purpose—uplifting language, culture, and leadership across both campus and community spaces. At the University of Arizona, she stood alongside tribal leaders for the unveiling of the Koffler Building Native language signage, where Hiaki language was permanently placed on campus. This moment marked more than recognition—it […]
National UNITY Council Executive Committee Town Hall — May 5, 2026 Across Native communities, youth are leading with clarity, courage, and cultural strength—naming the challenges of today while actively shaping pathways toward healing and justice. The National UNITY Council Executive Committee has taken a unified stand through its resolution, “Restore the Balance: Healing Trauma & […]
In recognition of Earth Day, the Earth Ambassadors hosted a powerful and engaging virtual conversation centered on Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship. The webinar created a meaningful space for reflection, learning, and dialogue, bringing forward perspectives that emphasized the deep connection between Indigenous communities and the environment. Through shared knowledge and lived experiences, speakers […]
This January, Laylalanai Gocobachi stepped into a season of momentum—where storytelling, leadership, and community partnerships all came together. From Tucson to Phoenix, she balanced multiple roles while continuing to uplift Indigenous voices and create opportunities for youth. “January was filled with reunion, partnerships, and development,” she shared, capturing the energy of a month driven by […]
