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My name is Halona Benjamin, I’m 18 year old & I’m a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. One of my greatest passions is serving my people! I enjoy being a leader as well as growing & experiencing different aspects of our Native culture. I love being…

Hamilton Seymour of Nooksack Indian Tribe knows he’ll bring a leadership role to this position. He steps up whenever needed, and/or asked. He strives for greatness and give his best efforts in everything he does. In Coast Salish tribes one of our traditional sports is “War Canoeing.” Just this year…

Hannah, Colville, wants to help break down stereotypes. My sophomore year I transferred to a predominately white high school for a better opportunity-it had the best academics and athletics not only in my city but competitive in my state. I still remember walking in to that school and feeling the…

You can catch Henry, Klamath, Crow Nation (OR), around his community singing a good roundy to Natives and non-Natives alike. He always has a hand drum ready to whip out just in case. Henry is as outgoing as they come and took on the We R Native Ambassador role full…

Iesha-LaShay, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is currently a We R Native Ambassador and the program has taught her to not only connect with other Native youth, but it has guided her to be more involved in my community. I love being a We R Native Ambassador because I love being a…

Gloria, Isleta Pueblo (NM), was a perfect fit for the Ambassador role, as she already enjoys inspiring her own community of Isleta Pueblo and likes to get people involved. She has been with Project Venture Youth Group for two years now, as well as her tribal language group. In these…

Gloria believes that she can make a difference in her community. Using her wild imagination and the skills that We R Native is teaching her, she will do just that. Gloria is already making a difference, having started an afterschool program, Native Americans Who Make a Change (NAWMAC), at her…

Gloriana, Isleta Pueblo, is passionate about contributing to her community by preserving and encouraging her native language (Tiwa) and her traditional ways. I really enjoy traveling and being able to explore new places and meet new people from other communities and tribes. I believe it is important to spread awareness…

Hadrian Ramirez aka Hiya, 16yrs, Muckleshoot Tribe, wants to help shy kids who are/were bullied a lot or ignored most of the time, to find their own voice and become outgoing like he has since joining the We R Native program. He is also a member of his High School’s…

Hailey Celestine, Alabama-Coushatta, age 16, is passionate about her culture and as an ambassador she has her goals set high. She wants to bring change to tribes all around the world and share cultures. With her personal attributes of motivation, happiness, and being great speaker—we have no doubt Hailey will…