Amaya Escalante: Uplifting Youth, Culture, and Community Through Leadership and Service Lios enchim aniavu, Ketchem Allea? Hello everyone—may Creator walk with you all. Amaya Escalante, a proud member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe from Tucson, Arizona, is a dedicated leader, culture bearer, and passionate advocate for Native youth. As the Western Area Representative for the […]
Jovi Williams, 20 Tribe: White Mountain Apache Tribe Individual Member Jovi, a 20-year-old member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, resides in the community of Dishchii’bikoh on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona. Born from the Dzil T’adn (Mountain Based People) to the Sai Yagaidn (White Sands People), Jovi has emerged as a dedicated […]
Jizelle Juan, 18 Tribe: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Youth Council: Young River Peoples Council Jizelle Juan, an 18-year-old from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, is a passionate advocate for Indigenous youth and a rising leader in both her tribal nation and professional aspirations. A recent graduate of Mountain View High School and the […]
Amaya Escalante, 19 Tribe: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Individual Member Amaya Escalante, a proud member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, is a dedicated youth leader from Old Pascua Village in Tucson, Arizona. At just nineteen years old, she has already established herself as a passionate advocate for cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and community service. The eldest […]
Evelyn Enos, 20 Tribe: Gila River Indian Community Youth Council: Akimel O’odham/ Pee-Posh Youth Council Evelyn Enos, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, currently serves as the President of the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council, a group she has been actively involved with since 2019. She is a junior at Arizona State University, pursuing […]
The Interplanetary Lab at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus is offering a summer immersion experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in space and hands-on project work. This in-person opportunity allows students to contribute meaningfully to an active space mission or research initiative—no matter their academic background. Participants will gain direct experience working on a real-world space […]
Ready to lead? The National UNITY Council (NUC) is accepting petitions for Area Representative and Co-President (Female and Male) positions on the Executive Committee. This is your opportunity to represent Native youth, uplift your region, and help shape the future of Indigenous leadership. Available Positions: Area Representatives from UNITY’s ten regions Co-Presidents (must be former […]
Evelyn Enos, named to the UNITY 25 Under 25 list, plans to teach writing to the Native youth in her community. “EVELYN ENOS is determined to empower others through the transformative power of writing. Raised in the Gila River Indian Community near Phoenix, Enos has always been deeply involved in her community, consistently taking on […]
Vydell Willie of the Navajo Nation Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is honored to recognize Vydell Willie of the Navajo Nation as one of its 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassadors. Representing the Western Region, Vydell exemplifies the next generation of Indigenous climate leaders, combining scientific research, cultural tradition, and youth engagement to address urgent environmental […]
Nizhoni Deschene of the Navajo Nation & Turtle Mountain Chippewa Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY proudly announces Nizhoni Deschene, a 17-year-old changemaker from the Navajo Nation and Turtle Mountain Chippewa, as a 2025 Earth Ambassador representing the Northeast Region. Living in Maryland, Nizhoni is bridging traditional teachings and modern technologies to advocate for energy […]
