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Louisa Harjo

Louisa, (MVSKOKE (Muscogee/Creek)), believes in creativity . “One thing I am passionate about is art as a form of expression. I aspire to share how important art expression is important to our indigenous/Native cultures. Whether, its beading, painting, drawing, sewing, film, photography, or any kind of media, we can share…
Categories: Recent Ambassador, Year 2018-2019

Lucas Jiron

Lucas, Isleta Pueblo, is passionate about where he comes from and his traditions. My tradition is very important me because mostly everyone in my family plays a very important part in our community-especially my Mom and Dad, they’re some of the most important people in our community. One personal attribute…
Categories: Year 2017-18

Macy Waugh

Macy Waugh is glad to be able to help with the Native youth. She is a strong leader and is very inspired to help others do their very best. Teaming with WeRNative Macy will be able to be a bigger help to the native youth around her and be a…
Categories: Year 2016-17

Maddie Lamb

Myself, personally having participated in so many leadership roles has helped me grow into the person I am today and has been a big step for me in my life. As Jr. Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation, It has helped me become more involved in my school and community whereas before…
Categories: Year 2016-17

Madison Simper

Madison, Cowlitz, is most passionate about photography and nature, as well as helping and supporting others in difficult times. I would really like to help inspire and encourage struggling youth so they can succeed, or to just feel like they are worth it. Nobody deserves to feel like a burden,…
Categories: Year 2017-18

Leilani Jerry

Need your eyebrows done? Look no further, Leilani, Muckleshoot (WA), has a passion for doing eyebrows that’ll make you look like a superstar. This is only one way she likes to help her fellow Native youth in a positive manner that makes people feel good about themselves. She is not…
Categories: Year 2014-15

Lexi Salazar

Lexine Salazar, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, is thrilled to be apart of such a dynamic organization. As an English Writing and Physics double major, she is also a representative of her school at various cultural events and conferences. Lexine’s passionate about native visibility in social media, and modern society as…
Categories: Year 2016-17

Lilia Vera

Lilia, (Yakama) , believes in professionalism. “One thing I am passionate about is speaking up. I have spoken in suicide prevention conferences to share my story. and it has been a while and I would love to get back into that again. Anything I would be willing to help out…
Categories: Recent Ambassador, Year 2018-2019

Lillian Sanchez-Lee

My name is Lillian Sanchez-Lee, I represent the Yakama Nation. I love giving back to the community and making a difference in Indian country through everything I do. For example, I hosted a Christmas dinner party for the less-fortunate on the Yakama reservation to planning the cultural day. One of…
Categories: Year 2016-17

Loryn Moore

Loryn, (Colville Tribe), believes in having authenticity . “One thing I am passionate about is changing lives . I was Miss NWIYC 2017 and have attended 5 NWIY conferences. I am Vise President of my school on the Colville Rez, President of my Junior class, an honors society student, apart…
Categories: Recent Ambassador, Year 2018-2019
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