The Fort Hall Youth Council proudly participated in the 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Parade, bringing spirit, culture, and community pride to the streets of Pocatello. Thirteen youth council members came together to decorate a donated trailer, transforming it into a vibrant float that represented their people and community with honor and creativity. The youth […]
The month of August was filled with multiple events and activities. Starting the month out strong I volunteered with my youth council to help with handing out winter coats for kids who do not have access to one, this was on August 1st and August 2nd. On August 4th I went and volunteered to help […]
After 4 long years, Tribes throughout the Northwest came together for their Annual Canoe Journey. This year, canoes from Canada, Washington, Oregon, Hawai’i, Alaska, and other areas paddled to Muckleshoot, Washington, for a week for cultural sharing, spiritual healing, and good medicine. The Klallam welcomed canoes which landed in their territory. Canoes were welcomed at […]
This month June 29th-July 5th I attended the National Unity conference located in Washington DC. I attended multiple workshops, interacted with others, made new friends, and got elected as the Northwest regional representative. On July 8th we volunteered to scraped paint off old paint of the Fort Hall festival grounds arbor. After the conference I […]
Beginning on July 22, 2023, the Fort Hall Youth Council has made smudging an essential part of every Youth Council meeting, creating a sacred space that honors their spiritual wellness and cultural traditions. Before each gathering, a respected adult performs a smudging over the meeting building, cleansing the environment and preparing it for positive energy. […]
2023-24 National UNITY Council Executive Committee BIOGRAPHIES Jonathan Arakawa, UNITY Co-President Tribe: Lower Elwha Klallam, Washington Jonathan Arakawa is an enrolled member of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe. He currently attends the Evergreen State College where he is studying for his Bachelor’s degree in Tribal Governance. He has served in various elected and appointed […]
6/12/2023 14:42:08 Jonathan Arakawa NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative and UNITY 25 Under 25 “NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative Report from the NCAI Mid-Year Convention Prepared by Jonathan J. Arakawa, NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative Dear National UNITY Council, The National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Convention was held June 3-8, 2023, at the Mystic […]
NORTHWEST REGIONAL REPORT FOR MARCH, 2023 Prepared by Jonathan J. Arakawa, NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative The month of March was very productive. The majority of this month was spent busy with my job and supporting our Executive Committee members. Spring 2023 Spring Regional Native Youth Meet-Ups The National UNITY Council Executive Committee successfully held […]
The 2023-24 National UNITY Council Declaration of Candidacy Petition Online Application process is now open. This petition is for National UNITY Council (NUC) members who are interested in running for regional area representative positions and Co-Presidents (Female and Male) on the NUC Executive Committee. Members petitioning must be in good standing in order for their […]
FEBRUARY 2023 Northwest Regional Report From the Desk of the NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative, and UNITY 25 Under 25 Honoree February was a month of positive progress and monumental success. I spent parts of February traveling across the United States. I’m excited to share the amazing events I attended, representing the Northwest Region with […]
