O’Shay Birdinground Empowers Indigenous Youth to Lead “This was incredible to see just how many Indigenous youth can make an impact,” shared O’Shay Birdinground, a proud member of the Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation and a Rocky Mountain Regional Representative on UNITY’s Executive Committee. O’Shay’s inspiring leadership was on full display as he participated in the historic […]
Watson Whitford: Elevating Voices and Inspiring Hope for Native Youth “The fate of the world rests in the hands of the youth across the world, and because of that, we have hope,” said Watson Whitford, UNITY Male Co-President and a proud Chippewa Cree and Navajo Nations member. In November, Watson’s leadership reached new heights as […]
Voices of Change: Kaytlynn Johnston Inspires Native Youth Leadership “This work is vital to me. It’s given me new opportunities and new friendships,” shared Kaytlynn Johnston, UNITY’s Female Co-President and a proud member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe of California. Kaytlynn’s servant leadership shone brightly in November as the Master of Ceremony at the 2024 […]
Anagali Duncan Amplifies Indigenous Voices Through Literature “As Indigenous people, we are inherently world-builders,” shared Anagali (Shace) Duncan, a UNITY 25 Under 25 honoree and founder of the 7 Ravens Nonprofit. With this vision in mind, Anagali has launched the Rising Voices Indigenous Book Drop, an inspiring initiative to bring Indigenous stories and perspectives to […]
“Liliana Mars: Championing Native Voices and Community Engagement” “Being able to attend the White House Tribal Youth Forum will always and forever be a blessing I am truly grateful for,” shared Liliana Mars, a proud Narragansett and Navajo youth leader and the Northeast Regional Representative on UNITY’s Executive Committee. Reflecting on her November experiences, Liliana […]
“Jamie Crowe: Inspiring Leadership and Elevating Native Youth at the White House Tribal Youth Forum” “Attending the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum was an extraordinary and important opportunity I took,” said Jamie Crowe, a proud member of the Pueblo of Tesuque and a UNITY Executive Committee representative for the Southwest region. Reflecting on her […]
Empowering Indigenous Women: Highlights from the Native American Women’s Conference On November 7th and 8th, the Wildhorse Pass Resort in Arizona became a gathering place for Native American women of all backgrounds, united by a common purpose: to empower one another and forge a stronger path for future Indigenous women leaders. The Native American Women’s […]
Balancing school, work, and community events while fostering unity is a hallmark of Jamie Crowe’s servant leadership. As a member of the Pueblo of Tesuque and Southwest Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, their work this month celebrated traditions, promoted wellness, and inspired joy within their community. “This was a fun event, especially […]
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 […]
Calling all Native youth and their Advocates! You are Invited! The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our joint regional meetups this fall, designed to unite youth councils and Native youth from across the country. These virtual gatherings welcome UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters to reconnect, collaborate on shared […]
