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Marita, Ft. Peck Assiniboine Sioux, Kiowa, age 16, wants to promote a positive image of health in her tribal communities and that’s what we’re here for—to do just that. She is passionate about combining western medicine and tribal remedies to heal illnesses. Being partially hearing impaired, that doesn’t stop Marita…

Marlon, Tohono O’odham/Cree, age 15, comes to us by way of Montana. He is passionate about choosing to live an alcohol free, native lifestyle and proud to represent his culture. He’s a natural born leader and volunteers to show new incoming freshman around his high school. Being a fast learner,…

Michele Danner is of Inupiaq and Native Hawaiian descent; she hopes that one day she can use her talents to better her community. She is a sophomore at the University of Alaska Anchorage, a 25 Under 25 Youth Leader with UNITY, and an Intern for a Native Corporation in Alaska.…

Marco, Shoshone-Paiute, has seen what mountains have been moved by youth associated with We R Native. I want to aspire to be like that. I want to push our youth, which are very, very unique in today’s modern, globalized world, to become something beyond their wildest dream all while staying…

Maria, Yakama Nation, is making sure that there are healthy activities that Native youth can get involved in. Seeing so many youth my age struggling with the boredom and day to day struggles and set backs of living on reservations makes me want to help with activities that will help…

Mariah Gladstone, Blackfeet, comes to us from the northwestern corner of Montana. She is passionate about environmental activism, as she served as an Earth Ambassador for UNITY from 2015-2016. This year she has been named as one of the top 25 under 25 leaders in Indian Country. Right now she…