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Southwest Region

UNITY Regional Profile

The Southwest Region consists of geographical areas and the states of New Mexico and Colorado. The Western region has 24 affiliated youth councils in 2 states within the UNITY Network.

2025 SPRING Native Youth Meetup
Southwest
2022 SPRING SOUTHWEST VIRTUAL MEET-UP
2021 Fall Southwest Virtual Meet-Up

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Southwest Regional Representative: Jamie Crowe

Jamie Crowe – UNITY Southwest Area Representative

Tribes: Pueblo of Tesuque/Pueblo of Santa Clara

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Hello! My name is Jamie Crowe and I am from the Pueblo of Tesuque and Pueblo of Santa Clara. Located in New Mexico. I am currently a college student at the University of New Mexico studying Population Health. Also focusing on a minor in Maternal and Child Health. I hope to one day pursue a career in Ultrasound or Radiology. I grew up in Tesuque Pueblo all my life and I’m apart of our youth council. This is where I got involved and learned about UNITY and the wonderful opportunities that it brings. Within our youth council we participate in mental health workshops/trainings, public speaking trainings, child abuse prevention, tobacco cessation, and several other community service based events.

SOUTHWEST REGION

Jamie Crowe, Southwest Regional Representative

jc.southwest@unityinc.org

National UNITY Council Executive Committee

nucec@unityinc.org

Southwest Region Youth Councils

  1. Four Corners UNITY Youth Council
  2. Mile High Youth Council
  3. Pike’s Peak Intertribal Youth
  4. Northern Colorado UNITY Council
  5. San Ildefonso Youth Council
  6. Youth Ambassadors Program, Americans for Indian Opportunity
  7. Albuquerque UNITY Youth Council
  8. Zuni Honoring Nativel Life Leaders
  9. Navajo Prep Naataanii Youth Council
  10. Crownpoint Dine Youth Council
  11. Kirtland Central Dine’ Youth Council
  12. Unity Advisor Page
  13. Tamaya Youth Group
  14. Ohkay Owingeh Boys & Girls Club
  15. Crownpoint Navajo Dept. of WF Dev.
  16. Kewa TRUTH Youth Council
  17. Native American Youth Empowerment
  18. Jicarilla Apache Youth Council
  19. Dine’/Navajo Heights Dine’ Yazhi’ Youth Council
  20. Mescalero System of Cave
  21. Naat’aanii Yazhi Youth Council
  22. Northern Navajo Agency Doolii Youth Group
  23. Pueblo of Tesuque Youth Coalition
  24. Pueblo of Zia
  25. Wingate High School

Derek Capitan, 24, Laguna Pueblo/Navajo, New Mexico

School: Senior, University of New Mexico; Major: Civil Engineering; Minor: Business Administration

Platform: “Am I Dreaming” is a documentary presented by 7Force Films, exploring the vibrant efforts of the Pueblo of Laguna community to preserve and revitalize their cultural heritage and language. This film delves into the personal and collective journeys of community members as they work to secure successful opportunities and foster a deeper connection to their traditions. Through intimate interviews, stunning visuals, and the collaboration of Native artists, “Am I Dreaming” illuminates the resilience and creativity within the Pueblo of Laguna. By highlighting their triumphs and challenges, the documentary aims to inspire a broader audience, promote cultural awareness, and celebrate the enduring strength of the community.