Rocky Mountain Region
UNITY Regional Profile
The Rocky Mountain Region consists of geographical areas and the states of Montana and Wyoming. The Rocky Mountain region has 12 affiliated youth councils in 2 states within the UNITY Network.
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Rocky Mountain Regional Representative: O’Shay Birdinground
O’Shay Birdinground – UNITY Rocky Mountain Area Representative
Tribes: Apsaalooke (Crow) Tribe
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Hello, My name is “Iiwaaxiasshiash.” When translated from crow to English, it means “use as an example.” My government name is O’Shay Birdinground. I come from the great Apsaalooke (Crow) Tribe, located in southeastern Montana. I’m currently entering the last year of my bachelor’s degree program, in which I’m studying economics and political science. I have spent years being active within the University of Montana and abroad, participating in political rallies, organizing student government, etc. My hope for this position is to continue to build on the foundations that my little brother Watson Whitford has built.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
O’Shay Birdinground, Rocky Mountain Regional Representative
National UNITY Council Executive Committee
Rocky Mountain Region Youth Councils
- Fort Peck Assiniboine Soiux Nakona Dakota Oyate Youth Council
- All Nations Youth Council
- Aak Bacheeitchileewioosh Crow Tribal Youth Council
- Northern Cheyenne UNITY
- Nḱʷucin One Voice UNITY Council
- Great Falls All Nations UNITY Youth Council
- Pryor UNITY Youth Council
- YO YO SCUT
- Fort Belknap Youth Council
- Wind River UNITY Council
- Cheyenne Inter Tribal Youth Council
“Being here with UNITY is such a great experience. You get to meet so many new people and learn more about different tribes and their cultures.””
“The gathering, the sharing of cultures, the UNITY of our people!”
“Our YOUTH is the future!”
“It’s the best place to be open about what you think and what you want to do for your school or community. They make you feel like family and welcome you openly.”
“Great organization that allows empowerment for the Native youth to excel in leadership skills, networking opportunity, and early professional growth.”
“Awesome for youth group & leadership.”