On November 4, 2024, the IAMNDN Youth Council proudly collaborated once again with the Medicine Park Wildlife Refuge Aquarium to cohost the annual Native American Heritage Day. With over 150 attendees, this event served as a vibrant celebration of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and resilience. As part of the celebration, IAMNDN invited Comanche youth dancers to […]
Kaylee Evans Leads with Purpose Across the Southeast Leadership steeped in cultural pride and resilience drives Kaylee Evans as Southeastern Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. This October, the Haliwa-Saponi and Lumbee youth leaders united Native youth and celebrated Indigenous heritage through impactful events and initiatives that honored tradition and inspired connection. “October […]
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 […]
October was a powerful month of creativity, connection, and leadership for Mahiya Ramirez. As a Muscogee Nation citizen and UNITY Executive Committee member, she carried out a diverse slate of projects—ranging from artistic expression to national-level advocacy for Native youth. Creative Culture Through Fashion On October 19th, Mahiya traveled to Lawton, Oklahoma to complete a […]
Mahiya Ramirez, a proud citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Vice President of the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, exemplifies servant leadership through her active involvement in civic duties, cultural advocacy, and youth empowerment initiatives. Her recent endeavors highlight a commitment to uplifting Native communities and inspiring the next generation of Indigenous leaders. Fostering […]
Throughout October, Georgia Adeline Harjo (Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Choctaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Cheyenne Tribe), a UNITY 25 Under 25 awardee, demonstrated the heart of servant leadership by uplifting her community, empowering her peers, and sharing her culture with young people across Oklahoma. Celebrating and Teaching at Community Events Georgia began the month by participating in […]
During the week of October 14th through 19th, the ACIR InnerVoice Youth Council played an important behind-the-scenes role in supporting Tribal Clan Wars Week, a dynamic week-long celebration filled with friendly competition, cultural pride, and community bonding in Livingston, Texas. As community members gathered to participate in games, challenges, and cultural activities rooted in tribal […]
Culture is the soul of the Mvskoke people, and preserving it is a duty that the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council approaches with honor and dedication. Over the past year, MNYC has worked tirelessly to deepen their knowledge of Mvskoke heritage and share it with others—locally, regionally, and nationally. In September 2024, MNYC members traveled to […]
The Tulsa Native Youth Board proudly participated in the annual Tulsa Native American Day celebration at Dreamkeepers Park, joining over 200 attendees in honoring the strength, resilience, and beauty of Native cultures. As part of the day’s festivities, the Youth Board walked in the parade, carrying their banner with pride behind the Tulsa Indian Education […]
Jalen Harvey, a proud member of the Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Acoma, and Hopi Tribe, and a UNITY Executive Committee member representing the Western Region, exemplified servant leadership through a series of impactful engagements. His October was marked by active participation in events that celebrated Indigenous culture, fostered youth leadership, and addressed critical issues facing […]
