Northwest Rep. Mazie Countryman had the opportunity to volunteer at the 7th annual Idaho State University Indigenous Peoples Day event on October 9, 2023. She handed out goody bags at the event and also hosted a workshop talking about being a Native American full-time college student. Mazie spoke about her current role of being on […]
During the vibrant celebration of the annual Powwow, the Poarch Creek Youth Council held a heartfelt and creative fundraiser to support their ongoing work in promoting social wellness. With 15 dedicated youth members participating, the council organized a special raffle featuring handmade ribbon skirts and quilts — each one crafted by the youth themselves. The […]
On Halloween, Midwest Region Rep Marla Mesarina set up a UNITY booth in Cass Lake Minnesota on the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation where she was happy to answer questions about what UNITY is and how youth can get involved. Marla was giving out candy and having the youth and adults write their […]
The Peninsula College Indigenous Language Programs had the opportunity to attend the 11th Annual Indigenous Language Institute Symposium (Oct. 23-25, 2023) in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the beautiful homelands of the Sandia Pueblo. This year’s Symposium upheld the theme “Our Indigenous Languages in 50 Years: An Optimistic Vision.” This optimistic vision looks ahead to the […]
UNITY traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the Annual Convention of the National Indian Education Association. The delegation composed of Male Co-President Jonathan Arakawa, Southwest Representative Derek Capitan, and UNITY staff, Greg Mendoza, Audri Mitchell, and Caleb Dash spoke to educators and students at the Marketplace to gain more interest and potential participation in UNITY […]
During the season of giving, the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council (MNYC) embraced the spirit of generosity by participating in the Angel Tree Project in partnership with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Children and Family Services program. On November 20, 2023, the Youth Council came together at the MNYS office to wrap up a month-long initiative filled […]
Wyoming Public Radio | By Hannah Habermann Published November 17, 2023 at 1:53 PM MST Read Full Article at https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/tribal-news/2023-11-17/northern-arapaho-youth-advocate-brings-perspective-from-the-wind-river-reservation-to-d-c
On November 15, 2023, a dedicated member of the Bear River Youth Council contributed to the preparation for the Tribe’s annual Salmon Ceremony by working on traditional regalia. The youth helped with the creation of ceremonial dresses that would later be worn and danced in during this sacred cultural event. This quiet yet meaningful act […]
In a powerful expression of culture, healing, and community support, seven members of the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Youth Council came together to make and design traditional drums for the Sobriety Celebration in Cordova. These handcrafted drums were contributed to the event’s auction table, serving as both cultural items and meaningful symbols of wellness […]
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