Southeast Region
UNITY Regional Profile
The Southeast Region consists of geographical areas and the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, West Virginia and Virginia . The Western region has 20 affiliated youth councils in 12 states within the UNITY Network.
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Southheast Regional Representative: Thorn Grove
Thorn Grove – UNITY Southeast Area Representative/Secretary
Tribes: Onk Akimel O’odham/Tuscarora
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Thorn is of the Onk Akimel O’odham and Tuscarora Nations and resides in Garner, North Carolina. He is of the buzzard clan, an avid hunter, and a student of mixed martial arts. Thorn was accepted into the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University where he plans to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Grounded in his culture and with support from his family, friends, youth advisors, and community; he is eager to connect with indigenous youth across Indian Country. Through his service as the Southeast Area Representative, he strives to build relations and to incorporate all Indigenous youth within the Southeast.
SOUTHEAST REGION
Thorn Grove, Southeast Regional Representative
National UNITY Council Executive Committee
Southeast Region Youth Councils
- Poarch Creek Youth Council
- Seminole Tribe Youth Council
- Yamassee Youth Council
- Tunica-Biloxi Youth Council
- Coushatta Tribe
- HUYGI Youth Coucil
- Sovereign Youth Council
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
- Rising Sun Youth Group
- Chahta Alla Youth Council
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Youth Council
- Talented American Indian Leaders’ Student UNITY Council
- NC Native American Youth Organization (NCNAYO)
- Red Earth Youth Council
- Haliwa Saponi Tribal Youth Council
- Waccamaw Siouan Drum Circle Youth Council
- Cherokee Youth Council
- NASA – Native American Student Association
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