Native Youth
Inspiring Hope. Changing Lives.
This section provides articles highlighting Native American youth leaders and those who work with them. If you would like to showcase your community efforts, forward the information to the WebTeam by sending an email to youthprograms@unityinc.org
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY), in partnership with the Center for Native American Youth and the White House,…
O’Shay Birdinground Empowers Indigenous Youth to Lead “This was incredible to see just how many Indigenous youth can make an…
Watson Whitford: Elevating Voices and Inspiring Hope for Native Youth “The fate of the world rests in the hands of…
Voices of Change: Kaytlynn Johnston Inspires Native Youth Leadership “This work is vital to me. It’s given me new opportunities…
Anagali Duncan Amplifies Indigenous Voices Through Literature “As Indigenous people, we are inherently world-builders,” shared Anagali (Shace) Duncan, a UNITY…
“Liliana Mars: Championing Native Voices and Community Engagement” “Being able to attend the White House Tribal Youth Forum will always…
Marla Mesarina Uplifts Native Youth Through Connection and Purpose “Reconnecting with the youth council was very fulfilling as we all…
“Jamie Crowe: Inspiring Leadership and Elevating Native Youth at the White House Tribal Youth Forum” “Attending the 2024 White House…
“Leading with Purpose: Watson Whitford Champions Culture, Wellness, and Unity” Leadership rooted in resilience and community defines Watson Whitford’s journey…
“Speaking Strength: O’Shay Birdinground Amplifies Native Voices at NCAI Conference” “Not a lot of people get to meet this many…
“Bridging Generations: Sophie Landin Leads Youth and Elders in Community Growth” The magic of intergenerational collaboration shines through in Sophie…
Connecting Across the Midwest: Marla Mesarina Inspires Youth Leadership Through Engagement Connecting Native youth across regions with purpose and heart…
Balancing school, work, and community events while fostering unity is a hallmark of Jamie Crowe’s servant leadership. As a member…
In a powerful convergence of culture and leadership, UNITY’s Executive Committee traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, to participate in the…
Kaylee Evans Leads with Purpose Across the Southeast Leadership steeped in cultural pride and resilience drives Kaylee Evans as Southeastern…
Leadership transcends borders for Liliana Mars, a proud Narragansett and Navajo youth leader serving as Northeast Representative on the National…
Watson Whitford, UNITY Male Co-President, exemplifies dedication to cultural heritage and community engagement through his recent activities. Whitford participates in…
Mazie Countryman, the UNITY Northwest Region Representative, has been actively engaged in a series of significant events that highlight her…
In August and September, Jalen Harvey, the Secretary and Western Region Representative for UNITY, embarked on a transformative journey filled…
“Leading Through Knowledge: Natalie Battiest’s Path to Empowering Native Communities” The power of research as a tool for transformation is…