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January 9, 2026
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Hualapai Tribal Youth Council Strengthens Community Through Culture, Wellness and Youth-Led Service

Throughout 2025, the Hualapai Tribal Youth Council in Arizona’s Western Region continued creating meaningful spaces for youth, families and elders through community service, cultural learning and wellness-centered events. Sponsored by the Hualapai Tribe, the youth council demonstrated Native youth leadership in action by organizing opportunities that strengthened community connection while honoring Hualapai traditions. One of […]

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Categories Western RegionNUC Executive CommitteeEarth AmbassadorsNative YouthNews
January 3, 2026
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Lighting the Way: Amaya Escalante Strengthens Yaqui Community Bonds

Sometimes leadership looks like standing at a podium. Other times, it looks like standing shoulder to shoulder with your community under glowing holiday lights. This December, Amaya Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe chose the second—showing that unity begins at home. As a Western Region Executive Committee member of the National UNITY Council, Amaya spent […]

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December 19, 2025
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Celebrating Youth Leadership: National UNITY Council Business Meeting (30-Day Notice)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The National UNITY Council (NUC) continues to move forward because of the leadership, commitment, and impact of UNITY Youth Councils across the country. As we prepare for the upcoming UNITY Midyear Conference, the NUC Executive Committee is pleased to share this 30-day notice of items that will be presented for review and action […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsWestern RegionNUC Executive Committee
December 3, 2025
Comments Off on Growing Another Year, Growing the Movement: Amaya’s November of Purpose

Growing Another Year, Growing the Movement: Amaya’s November of Purpose

Some birthdays are about cake. Others are about calling. For Amaya of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, November wasn’t just another trip around the sun—it was a month rooted in growth, gratitude, and stepping boldly into leadership spaces that uplift Native youth across Indian Country. As a Western Region Executive Committee member of the National UNITY […]

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Categories NewsWellness WarriorsWestern RegionNUC Executive CommitteeEarth AmbassadorsNative Youth
November 3, 2025
Comments Off on Leading with Culture and Courage: Amaya Escalante Shows Up for Western Region Youth

Leading with Culture and Courage: Amaya Escalante Shows Up for Western Region Youth

When culture, celebration, and youth leadership collide, you get a month like this. In October, Amaya Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe stepped into powerful spaces across Arizona—honoring tradition, uplifting Native youth, and strengthening community ties as a Western Region Executive Committee member of the National UNITY Council. October began with the 41st Annual Native […]

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Categories NewsYouth Council NewsWestern RegionNUC Executive CommitteeEarth AmbassadorsNative Youth
October 2, 2025
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Walking with Strength: Amaya Escalante Honors Yoeme Traditions and Future Generations

As the fall season unfolded across Arizona, Amaya Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Western Regional Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, reflected on a time filled with meaning, community, and culture. For the Pascua Yaqui people, this season marks the celebration of Federal Recognition, a cornerstone of identity and sovereignty — and […]

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September 18, 2025
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FREE Oklahoma Healing Circle Training in October

Calling All Oklahoma Natives! Join UNITY for this free Healing Circle training for Native youth and the adults who serve them. Sign up today to attend the one-day training on October 17-18, 2025, at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. (659 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129) Registration is open to the first 50 Native youth & Advisors who […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsYouth Council NewsWestern RegionNUC Executive Committee
September 13, 2025
Comments Off on Protecting Our Roots: Amaya Escalante Steps into Leadership at White Mountain Apache Parade

Protecting Our Roots: Amaya Escalante Steps into Leadership at White Mountain Apache Parade

Colorful floats, traditional songs, and community pride filled the streets of the White Mountain Apache Reservation as the annual Tribal Parade began. For Amaya Escalante (Pascua Yaqui Tribe), it was more than just a celebration—it was her first event serving as the Western Region Area Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. Invited by […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsWestern RegionEarth Ambassadors
August 30, 2025
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Honoring Culture and Community: Jizelle Juan’s Path of Stewardship

This month, Jizelle Juan (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community) demonstrated how culture, service, and community wellness are deeply intertwined in her leadership journey as an Earth Ambassador. From cultural practices to civic engagement, she continues to embody stewardship of both the land and her people. “Every Saturday throughout the month, I continued to gather willow […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsWestern RegionEarth Ambassadors
August 28, 2025
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Balancing College and Community: Vydell Willie Steps Into Leadership

The month of August brought both transition and triumph for Navajo Earth Ambassador Vydell Willie. Between packing for his first semester of college and presenting at local chapter meetings, Vydell discovered that true leadership often means learning to balance growth in both personal and community life. Early in the month, he introduced himself as a […]

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