For Gabriel Loonsfoot (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians), summer 2025 has been a season of cultural pride, youth engagement, and leadership on both national and tribal stages. At the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, Gabriel connected with Native youth from across the country, representing the Midwest region and his community with honor. Soon after, […]
Gabriel Loonsfoot, a proud citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, is a dedicated young leader who blends cultural tradition with youth empowerment. Serving as the 2025–2026 Midwest Area Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Gabriel also leads in his local community as Chairman of the Pokagon Band Youth Council. In both […]
This fall, Native youth from across the country will unite for two powerful regional events designed to blend traditional ecological knowledge with modern conservation science: the UNITY Earth Ambassadors (Midwest) Gathering in Michigan and the UNITY Earth Ambassadors (Southeast) Gathering in Florida. These gatherings are part of the UNITY Earth Ambassadors Stewardship Program, a 10-month […]
Nyah Neadeau, 23 Tribe: Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Youth Council: Red Lake Nation Youth Council Boozhoo! My name is Nyah Neadeau, and I proudly come from the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians. I currently serve as the Chairperson of the Red Lake Nation Youth Council and work as a grant writer for […]
Zhaawan Martell, 17 Tribe: Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Michigan Youth Council: Saginaw Chippewa Youth Council As a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, I am currently serving my fourth year on the Tribal Youth Council. Being part of this council has deepened my connection to my community and strengthened my commitment to leadership […]
Gabriel Loonsfoot, 17 Tribe: Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Youth Council: Pokagon Band Native Nations Youth Council Bozho, ndénwemagnek newij neshnabé mine shna jayék bémadzet. Déwégen Nene Ndezhnekas. Odawa, Ojibwé, Gigabé, mine Bodéwadmi ndowe. Pokegnék ndepndogwes. Mko Ndodem. Owashtanung ndozhbiye. Bowating ndede otopi. Hello, my relatives and all who walk in a good way. My […]
Ready to lead? The National UNITY Council (NUC) is accepting petitions for Area Representative and Co-President (Female and Male) positions on the Executive Committee. This is your opportunity to represent Native youth, uplift your region, and help shape the future of Indigenous leadership. Available Positions: Area Representatives from UNITY’s ten regions Co-Presidents (must be former […]
Néepa Hyde of the Shinnecock Nation Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to announce Néepa Hyde of the Shinnecock Nation as a 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassador representing the Northeast Region. At only 14 years old, Néepa is already a powerful voice in Indigenous environmental advocacy, blending creative outreach, traditional knowledge, and hands-on stewardship […]
McKaylin Peters of the Menominee Indian Tribe Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to recognize McKaylin Peters, a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe, as a 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador representing the Midwest Region. A dedicated environmental advocate, cultural leader, and student of sustainable forestry, McKaylin brings a powerful intergenerational vision to her […]
Marla Mesarina of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe & Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to announce Marla Mesarina, a 19-year-old student from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, as one of the newly named 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassadors. Representing the Midwest Region, Marla brings […]
