Uplifting Youth through Servant Leadership Sophie Landin, an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation), exemplifies servant leadership as the Great Plains Regional Representative on UNITY’s Executive Committee. In her community of White Shield, North Dakota, Sophie focuses on empowering Native youth and celebrating culture. She works closely with elders and […]
This winter, members of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Youth Council (CAYC) launched a heartwarming initiative aimed at supporting elders across their tribal communities. Titled “Share the Warmth: Blankets for Elders,” the project brought together 40 youth who organized a blanket drive that not only met a practical need but also strengthened intergenerational bonds and uplifted […]
On December 1, 2024, the Comanche Nation IAMNDN Youth Council participated in the annual Comanche Nation Elders Day, held at the Great Plains Coliseum in Lawton, Oklahoma. With an attendance of over 450 elders and community members, this special event was a heartfelt celebration of gratitude and respect for the wisdom and legacy of Comanche […]
Following the annual Red Lake Holiday Parade, the Red Lake Nation Youth Council brought the community together for an evening of celebration, connection, and culture by hosting the 2024 Holiday Round Dance. With over 100 attendees, the event promoted social wellness through laughter, music, and shared traditions. The round dance welcomed community members of all […]
Anagali Duncan Amplifies Indigenous Voices Through Literature “As Indigenous people, we are inherently world-builders,” shared Anagali (Shace) Duncan, a UNITY 25 Under 25 honoree and founder of the 7 Ravens Nonprofit. With this vision in mind, Anagali has launched the Rising Voices Indigenous Book Drop, an inspiring initiative to bring Indigenous stories and perspectives to […]
The voices of Native youth rang loud and clear this past year, as the Agua Caliente Young Adults stepped into civic arenas and leadership roles with courage and clarity. In Fall 2024, the youth council took on the call to action around elections, supporting voter registration drives and amplifying UNITY’s Native Vote campaign. Their focus […]
November was a month of major achievements and heartfelt service for Georgia Harjo. Her commitment to Native youth and culture came alive through school presentations, leadership victories, and historic moments. A State Champion for Cultural Knowledge On November 1st, Georgia led the IVY Council team to victory in the Oklahoma Indian Challenge Bowl. As team […]
The Navajo Prep Naat’áanii Youth Council demonstrated their deep respect for service members and their commitment to community by volunteering at the annual Veteran’s Dinner hosted at the Farmington Indian Center. With 10 youth members taking part, this event served not only as a tribute to Native American veterans but also as a valuable opportunity […]
Alyssa Mosley, a proud citizen of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation of Bridgeton, New Jersey, embodies the essence of servant leadership. As a UNITY 25 Under 25 awardee, she has dedicated herself to cultural revitalization, intertribal connection, and advocacy for Indigenous sovereignty. Her recent endeavors have taken her across borders and into dialogues that honor […]
On Election Day, members of the Young River People’s Council (YRPC) demonstrated youth leadership and civic responsibility by volunteering at the Salt River Community Multi-Purpose Building, one of the local polling centers for the 2024 U.S. General Election. As part of the Council’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) initiative, YRPC youth created a welcoming and […]
