The Missoula Native Youth Council played a vital role in the success of Welcoming Our Future, a four-session series focused on Child and Maternal Health, held at the University of Montana’s Payne Family Native American Center. With each session welcoming 45–50 youth and family members, the event fostered learning, connection, and social wellness for Native […]

The Missoula Native Youth Council played a key leadership role in the Montana Tribal Language Series, a four-session cultural event held at the University of Montana’s Payne Family Native American Center. With over 120 attendees across the series, the event focused on spiritual wellness through the revitalization and celebration of Indigenous languages. The series highlighted […]

The Missoula Native Youth Council (NYC) brought energy, education, and cultural leadership to the annual Halloween event at Russell Elementary School, reaching over 200 community members. While the event was packed with festive fun, the Council used the opportunity to spotlight a serious message as part of Red Ribbon Week: the dangers of commercial tobacco […]