Featuring Earth Ambassador: Néepa Hyde (Shinnecock & Onondaga, Midwest Region) Fresh off the 2025 National UNITY Conference, Néepa Hyde wasted no time putting her leadership into action. Just one week later, she began working with Dream of Wild Health’s Garden Warriors program in Hugo, Minnesota—a life-changing experience that deepened her connection to land, language, and […]
Featuring Earth Ambassador: Marla Mesarina (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe / Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Community Connection Through Food and Farming This month, Midwest Earth Ambassador Marla Mesarina traveled to Hilo, Hawai‘i, as a proud member of the Next Generation Language Leaders Cohort, part of the National Native American Language Resource Center (N-NARLC). During her time […]
Rhiannon Eaglespeaker carries a powerful legacy as a young Indigenous leader, proudly representing her rich cultural heritage from the Blackfoot (Bloods) of Alberta, Canada, and the Kiowa, Southern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes of Oklahoma. As the 2025–2026 Rocky Mountain Area Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, she represents Native youth from Montana and […]
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, […]
Featuring Earth Ambassador: Jizelle Juan (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Western Region) This month, Earth Ambassador Jizelle Juan embodied the spirit of youth leadership through cultural celebration, civic engagement, and powerful public speaking. As a committed member of the Young River Peoples Council, she took part in two executive board meetings, two general council meetings, […]
Featured Photo by Karen LoneFight The sound of drums, the swirl of regalia, and the energy of the grand entry at the White Shield Powwow sparked something powerful in Weston Bird (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Tribes) this July. Surrounded by community, he stepped onto the arena for the first time, guided by experienced dancers who shared […]
Liliana Mars, a proud Narragansett and Navajo young leader, is a shining example of how cultural pride and service can come together to create powerful change. With a heart rooted in advocacy, wellness, and cultural preservation, Liliana recently graduated with honors and a 4.0 GPA from Acellus Academy. This fall, she will begin a new […]
Featuring Earth Ambassador: Mahiya Ramirez (Muscogee – Southern Plains Region) This past month, Mahiya Ramirez stood on the sands of La Jolla Shores, camera in hand, heart wide open. As part of UNITY’s Earth Ambassador Pre-Conference Training and the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Diego, Mahiya joined fellow Indigenous youth in a cultural exchange […]
Featuring Earth Ambassador: Vydell Willie (Navajo Nation, Western Region) Community Events: Honoring Legacy Through Celebration This July, UNITY Earth Ambassador Vydell Willie found himself in the heart of community celebrations and civic milestones across the Navajo Nation. He began the month by attending the Day 3 Summer Council Session, where his uncle’s Country Western band […]
Jamie Crowe: Championing Health Equity and Cultural Revitalization for Native Youth Jamie Crowe, a proud member of the Pueblo of Tesuque, stands as a committed advocate for the health and well-being of Native communities. Serving her second term as the Southwest Regional Representative and Vice President on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Jamie brings […]
