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Christie, Northern Arapaho, would like to be a We R Native Youth Ambassador so she can add to the voice of the native youth and encourage others to find their own voice. There are a lot of great youth leaders and others who want to give back to their communities…

ChyAnne, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (OR), displays the pride she has in her tribe by getting involved. Through her role as a We R Native Youth Ambassador, she hopes to get other youth involved through her own friendliness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and integrity. ChyAnne has served on her school’s…

Cheyenne, Cowlitz (WA), has been involved in her tribal community learning her culture since she was three years old. She recently has been doing the canoe journey for the past four years as well. She also acts as a strong advocate for her tribe by attending National Indian Health Board…

Carmen, Eastern Shoshone, wants to be an ambassador, to set an example to the upcoming generations. They need to be led in the right direction, because they are our future. I want to help my community in a positive way, and spread what I did to other communities. I also…

Whether it’s traditional ways language or cultural crafts teaching youth is my passion and an accomplishment. As a featured weaver in the northwest Native American Basket Weavers Association, teaching the youth is so enjoyable and makes me feel passionate about the crafts I teach. Working at culture and heritage as…

Chasity, Colville, wants to gain knowledge about her Native American ethnicity through traveling and meeting Native youth throughout Indian Country. I would share my knowledge and experiences with the youth in my hometown, and hopefully set a good example and show them that they are capable of doing big things…