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25 Under 25 Serves as Youth Advocate for Mental Health and Disability Leadership Exchange

UNITY Youth Highlight Ajah-Rain Yellowhair brought a youth advocacy perspective to the International Initiative for Mental Health and Disability Leadership Exchange in Arlington, Virginia, on October 26–27, 2022. The experience prompted her to consider how cultural knowledge, respectful relationships, and youth participation belong in conversations about community wellness. Yellowhair attended on behalf of Youth MOVE […]

25 Under 25 Coordinates Toys for Teens Project & Senior Secret Santa

UNITY Youth Highlight Maci Schott helped the Osni Ponka Youth Council plan a holiday season that would remember both teens and elders. Working with council Secretary Cami Schott in Omaha, Nebraska, she coordinated the Toys for Teens and Senior Secret Santa projects during October and November 2022. As a member of UNITY’s 25 Under 25 […]

25 Under 25 Serves in Tribal Internship with Eastern Band of Cherokee

UNITY Youth Highlight An internship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Tribal Operations Program gave Truman Pipestem an opportunity to learn how tribal government serves people through both legislation and everyday relationships. During October 2022, he answered calls, helped members of the public, and supported an office responsible for making current and requested legislation […]