Amaya Escalante, 19 Tribe: Pascua Yaqui Tribe Individual Member Amaya Escalante, a proud member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, is a dedicated youth leader from Old Pascua Village in Tucson, Arizona. At just nineteen years old, she has already established herself as a passionate advocate for cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and community service. The eldest […]
Evelyn Enos, 20 Tribe: Gila River Indian Community Youth Council: Akimel O’odham/ Pee-Posh Youth Council Evelyn Enos, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, currently serves as the President of the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council, a group she has been actively involved with since 2019. She is a junior at Arizona State University, pursuing […]
The Interplanetary Lab at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus is offering a summer immersion experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in space and hands-on project work. This in-person opportunity allows students to contribute meaningfully to an active space mission or research initiative—no matter their academic background. Participants will gain direct experience working on a real-world space […]
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 […]
Evelyn Enos, named to the UNITY 25 Under 25 list, plans to teach writing to the Native youth in her community. “EVELYN ENOS is determined to empower others through the transformative power of writing. Raised in the Gila River Indian Community near Phoenix, Enos has always been deeply involved in her community, consistently taking on […]
Vydell Willie of the Navajo Nation Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is honored to recognize Vydell Willie of the Navajo Nation as one of its 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassadors. Representing the Western Region, Vydell exemplifies the next generation of Indigenous climate leaders, combining scientific research, cultural tradition, and youth engagement to address urgent environmental […]
Nizhoni Deschene of the Navajo Nation & Turtle Mountain Chippewa Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY proudly announces Nizhoni Deschene, a 17-year-old changemaker from the Navajo Nation and Turtle Mountain Chippewa, as a 2025 Earth Ambassador representing the Northeast Region. Living in Maryland, Nizhoni is bridging traditional teachings and modern technologies to advocate for energy […]
Laylalanai Gocobachi of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is proud to announce Laylalanai Gocobachi, a 19-year-old student from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, as a newly awarded 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassador representing the Western Region. A second-year Environmental Science student at the University of Arizona, Laylalanai brings an inspiring […]
Jizelle Juan of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY proudly announces the selection of Jizelle Juan, an 18-year-old leader from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of Arizona, as a 2025-26 Earth Ambassador. Representing the Western Region, Jizelle brings a powerful blend of cultural knowledge, environmental action, and peer […]
Whether raising funds or volunteering time, Pyramid Lake’s Native youth have proven they have hearts for service. In December 2024, the UNITY Youth Council organized an early-morning breakfast burrito fundraiser that brought the community together for a good cause ​m.facebook.com. Starting at 7:30 a.m. on the Friday before Christmas, council members and volunteers gathered in […]
