Zhaawan Martell, 17 Tribe: Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Michigan Youth Council: Saginaw Chippewa Youth Council As a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, I am currently serving my fourth year on the Tribal Youth Council. Being part of this council has deepened my connection to my community and strengthened my commitment to leadership […]
Gabriel Loonsfoot, 17 Tribe: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Youth Council: Pokagon Band Native Nations Youth Council Bozho, ndénwemagnek newij neshnabé mine shna jayék bémadzet. Déwégen Nene Ndezhnekas. Odawa, Ojibwé, Gigabé, mine Bodéwadmi ndowe. Pokegnék ndepndogwes. Mko Ndodem. Owashtanung ndozhbiye. Bowating ndede otopi. Hello, my relatives and all who walk in a good way. My […]
UNITY is searching for four Native youth to serve as News Anchors for UNITY News segments that will be shown during the National UNITY Conference. Two main anchors, a weather anchor and a sports anchor will be chosen. Each contestant is required to complete a brief audition video within a 60 second time limit. A […]
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 […]
The Bishop Tribal Youth Council (BTYC) proudly participated in a two-day Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) event held at the Toiyabe Indian Health Project (TIHP) in Bishop, California. The event, facilitated by Native Wellness Institute, brought together over 100 community members in a powerful, culturally grounded experience focused on healing, unity, and wellness. What made […]
The Bishop Tribal Youth Council (BTYC) played a key role in the success of the annual Bishop Tribal Spring Gathering, held at the Bishop Tribal Gym and Indian Education Center. With over 250 attendees, the event brought together families, elders, and youth for a day of joy, tradition, and community connection. From the early stages […]
Service is more than an action for the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council—it is a reflection of identity, purpose, and unity. This past year, MNYC members have made service a central tenet of their mission, finding meaningful ways to uplift their communities and live out the values handed down by their elders. Since July 2024, council […]
On the eve of its milestone 50th anniversary, UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.) celebrated its 49th birthday not with cake and candles, but with compassion and community. In honor of nearly five decades of empowering Native youth, UNITY’s national staff dedicated a day to volunteering at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), an organization […]
Whether raising funds or volunteering time, Pyramid Lake’s Native youth have proven they have hearts for service. In December 2024, the UNITY Youth Council organized an early-morning breakfast burrito fundraiser that brought the community together for a good cause m.facebook.com. Starting at 7:30 a.m. on the Friday before Christmas, council members and volunteers gathered in […]
The Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) continues to shine as a powerful force of service, wellness, and cultural preservation within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Over the past year, STYC members have led a series of impactful activities rooted in honoring their ancestors, serving their community, and empowering future generations. Their efforts demonstrate how […]
