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Voice, Purpose, and Power: Amaya Escalante Leads With Heart Across Every Space
Amaya Escalante stepped into April with courage, purpose, and a...
Seeds of Sovereignty: Tia Butler Grows Community Care Through Food, Art, and Indigenous Knowledge
Tia Butler’s month was rooted in intention. Whether preparing plant...
Present for the People: Victor Organista Leads Through Youth Mentorship, Service, and Community Pride
Victor Organista’s April was filled with the kind of leadership...
Powwow Pathways: Rhiannon Eaglespeaker Connects Youth to UNITY’s National Circle
For Rhiannon Eaglespeaker, April was about connection—visiting with relatives, talking...
Dancing Back to Herself: Liliana Mars Leads Through Healing, Culture, and Youth Connection
After a difficult season for her family, Liliana Mars stepped...
Across Borders, Still Relatives: Watson Whitford Leads Through Culture, Education, and Connection
Watson Whitford’s April leadership carried him from Bozeman to Farmington,...
Gathering in UNITY: Mazie Countryman Inspires Native Youth to Lead With Purpose
When more than 100 Indigenous youth gathered in Utah for...
Across the Circle: Rhiannon Eaglespeaker Connects Youth, Culture, and UNITY
Rhiannon Eaglespeaker’s month was filled with movement, connection, and cultural...
Healing in Motion: Tia Butler Connects Wellness, Ceremony, Law, and Food Sovereignty
For Tia Butler, March was a month of healing, connection,...
Rising Together: Weston Carries Culture, Courage, and UNITY Into New Spaces
For Weston, leadership this month meant learning with his hands,...
Dancing Forward: Mazie Countryman Connects Culture, Youth Council Service, and UNITY’s 50th Anniversary
Mazie Countryman’s month was rooted in movement—dancing at powwows, supporting...
Rooted in Culture, Rising in Leadership: Amaya Escalante Lifts Native Youth Forward
From traditional plant teachings to Indigenous women’s leadership workshops, Amaya...
Leading with Heart and Spirit: Watson Whitford Builds Bridges Across Nations
Watson Whitford’s month was filled with the kind of leadership...
Rooted in Prayer: Jamie Crowe Leads Through Culture, Reflection, and Renewal
Leadership is not always about public events, meetings, or packed...
Steady Momentum: Gabriel Loonsfoot Leads Through Advocacy, Culture, and Consistency
Leadership is not always measured by the loudest moment in...
Carrying UNITY to Campus: Ethan Hedgepeth Builds Bridges with Native Youth and Families
For Ethan Hedgepeth, leadership is about showing up where Native...
Courts, Courage, and Community: Victor Organista Creates Safe Spaces for Youth
Spring break became more than a week away from school...
Rooted in Language, Rising in Leadership: Laylalanai Gocobachi Bridges Campus, Culture, and Community
During February and March, Laylalanai Gocobachi continued to move with...
Restore the Balance: Native Youth Leading Healing and Change
National UNITY Council Executive Committee Town Hall — May 5,...
Watch Earth Ambassadors’ Earth Day Webinar
In recognition of Earth Day, the Earth Ambassadors hosted...
From Storytelling to Strategy: Laylalanai Gocobachi Builds Momentum for Indigenous Futures
This January, Laylalanai Gocobachi stepped into a season of momentum—where...
Climate, Connection, and Leadership: Jada Allen Inspires at UNITY Midyear
This month, Jada Allen brought her leadership and passion for...
Back to the Roots: Vydell Willie Grounds Leadership in Family, Service, and Community
This December, Vydell Willie closed out the semester at Northern...
From Island Teachings to Community Light: Laylalanai Gocobachi Leads with Balance, Culture, and Purpose
This December, Laylalanai Gocobachi embraced a season of both reflection...
From Alcatraz to the Arena: Nizhoni Deschene Builds Community Through Culture and Connection
This October, Nizhoni Deschene created powerful spaces for Indigenous students...