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October 6, 2025
Comments Off on Seeds of Connection: Tia Butler Cultivates Community Through Culture and Sustainability

Seeds of Connection: Tia Butler Cultivates Community Through Culture and Sustainability

As fall settled over the Northwest, Tia Butler (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), Northwest Regional Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, embraced a season of growth — literally and spiritually. Her autumn months were filled with community, culture, and sustainability as she joined gatherings, powwows, and workshops centered on strengthening Indigenous food sovereignty […]

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Categories NewsNative YouthWellness WarriorsEarth AmbassadorsNUC Executive CommitteeSoutheast
October 2, 2025
Comments Off on Learning, Leading, and Staying Connected: Ethan Hedgepeth Strengthens His Roots in the Southeast

Learning, Leading, and Staying Connected: Ethan Hedgepeth Strengthens His Roots in the Southeast

The humid Florida air buzzed with the sounds of drums and voices as Native youth gathered among the swamps of Fort Lauderdale. For Southeast Executive Committee Member Ethan Hedgepeth (Cherokee & Tuscarora), stepping into the UNITY Earth Ambassador Gathering was more than an opportunity to meet other leaders—it was a chance to witness the sacred […]

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Categories Earth AmbassadorsNUC Executive CommitteeWestern RegionYouth Council NewsNewsNative Youth
October 2, 2025
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Walking with Strength: Amaya Escalante Honors Yoeme Traditions and Future Generations

As the fall season unfolded across Arizona, Amaya Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Western Regional Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, reflected on a time filled with meaning, community, and culture. For the Pascua Yaqui people, this season marks the celebration of Federal Recognition, a cornerstone of identity and sovereignty — and […]

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September 17, 2025
Comments Off on Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: UNITY Earth Ambassadors Gather in the Southeast

Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: UNITY Earth Ambassadors Gather in the Southeast

This past week, UNITY Earth Ambassadors gathered in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, for a transformative experience that blended Traditional Ecological Knowledge with modern conservation science. Together, Native youth explored how Indigenous values and contemporary strategies can work hand-in-hand to guide the protection and restoration of our homelands. Opening Day – Platforms for Environmental Justice The gathering […]

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September 7, 2025
Comments Off on From Rivers to Roots: Tia Butler Uplifts Culture and Community in the Northwest

From Rivers to Roots: Tia Butler Uplifts Culture and Community in the Northwest

When rivers flow free, so too do the songs, teachings, and celebrations of the people who call them home. This fall, UNITY Northwest Region Representative Tia Butler (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians) embraced a season of cultural renewal and community building. From paddling alongside Tribal Nations during Canoe Journey to digging camas and learning about […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsUNITY NewsWellness WarriorsEarth Ambassadorsmidwest
September 7, 2025
Comments Off on Learning From the Land: Marla Mesarina Embraces Teachings of Elders and the Earth

Learning From the Land: Marla Mesarina Embraces Teachings of Elders and the Earth

The sweetness of fresh berries and the wisdom of elders shaped a month of growth for Earth Ambassador Marla Mesarina of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. August became a season of firsts—her first time berry picking, her first teaching video, and her first regional gathering as part of the Earth […]

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Categories Native YouthNewsSouthern PlainsSouthwestGreat PlainsYouth Councils of NoteEarth Ambassadors
September 5, 2025
Comments Off on Walking With the Buffalo: Codie Horse-Topetchy Strengthens Ancestral Connections Through Stewardship

Walking With the Buffalo: Codie Horse-Topetchy Strengthens Ancestral Connections Through Stewardship

The early morning air was still and sacred in southern Colorado as the sun began to rise over the ancestral lands of the Kiowa and Southern Cheyenne people. For Earth Ambassador Codie Horse-Topetchy, camping out with relatives before a buffalo hunt was not just a return to tradition—it was a step into leadership grounded in […]

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Categories midwestEarth AmbassadorsGreat PlainsNewsNative Youth
September 2, 2025
Comments Off on Dancing, Singing, and Leading with Heart: McKaylin Peters Uplifts Culture and Community

Dancing, Singing, and Leading with Heart: McKaylin Peters Uplifts Culture and Community

The sound of jingles echoed through the Woodland Bowl as Menominee Earth Ambassador McKaylin Peters stepped out in her new regalia—dresses she had sewn herself with care. Dancing old style jingle at her tribe’s powwow, she felt grounded in tradition and proud of the work of her own hands. Her family’s drum, the Smokeytown Singers, […]

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Categories midwestSpecial EventsEarth AmbassadorsNative YouthNewsWellness WarriorsNortheast
September 2, 2025
Comments Off on Seeds, Smoke, and Water Songs: Néepa Hyde Proves Change Can Start at Any Age

Seeds, Smoke, and Water Songs: Néepa Hyde Proves Change Can Start at Any Age

The scent of smoke hung heavy in Minnesota this August, a reminder of how climate change impacts every corner of our lives—even in the cornfields, where young leaders bent to pull weeds. For Shinnecock and Onondaga Earth Ambassador Néepa Hyde, the month was her busiest yet, filled with hands-on lessons in food sovereignty, cultural teachings, […]

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Categories Earth AmbassadorsSouthern PlainsNewsNative Youth
August 30, 2025
Comments Off on Guarding the Water, Protecting the Future

Guarding the Water, Protecting the Future

Mahiya Ramirez Inspires Awareness in Her Community When Muscogee (Creek) Earth Ambassador Mahiya Ramirez stepped into her final semester at the University of Central Oklahoma, she did more than open textbooks—she opened hearts and minds. Her exhibit, Saltwater Sovereignty, now on display on campus, bridges art and activism, reminding viewers that water is not just […]

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