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Tashoni, Tachi Yokut/ Te-Moak Band of Western Shoshone, loves what We R Native promotes and represents!

I didn't know how to be apart of it until this last Unity in OKC. I became a We R Native\ Ambassador because I want to introduce We R Native to my tribe. No one knows about it, only those who have been to Unity. I live a drug and alcohol free lifestyle and being a We R Native Ambassador is a perfect opportunity to promote living a healthy lifestyle and a perfect way to get the youth excited and involved! One thing I am passionate about sharing in my community is "Respect." Respect for ourselves and others. Being drug and alcohol free falls under respect, because we are respecting our bodies by not poisoning it. A large number of our people are consumed by drugs and alcohol and it's sad. If I can promote the importance of being drug and alcohol free in a unique approach I truly feel that more Youth will see the importance of being drug and alcohol free. My strongest skills that I will bring to this position is my ability to network, my positivity, and my willingness to want to learn more while helping others.

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Round Dance

In March, students from the Helena Indian Alliance All Nations Youth Council in Montana hosted a Round Dance for their community that focused on issues such as commercial tobacco and diabetes prevention. The event also featured singers, a hand drum contest and a meal with healthy foods. Over 300 youth and elders from throughout community attended the event, and learned and shared from each other.

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During Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, we asked you to share why it’s important to take action against sexual violence. Check out Caleb's entry :)

The statistics are never talked about in America, but in Indian country we know them to be true and they say that 3/5 of indigenous women will be sexually assaulted in their life. As a guy, this hurts my heart. As a brother this makes me angry and saddens me to see 5 indigenous women and know that the statistics say 3 of them have been sexually assaulted. Our women are the strongest step for healing our communities; they need to be protected #MMIW

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My Story

I used to be the one who would sit in the back of the room & cling to my Mom. After being bullied in school I didn't think I or my voice mattered or that I was beautiful. It was only when I attended the NCNAYO (North Carolina Native American Youth Organization) conference, a State wide conference for Native youth, that I felt like I could be more. I was amazed by how many youth came together to take part in the conference & that it was a youth led event! I was able to talk w/ youth my age, make friends, experience my culture & enjoy the speakers & workshops they had! After the conference I knew I had to be apart of NCNAYO so I ran for County Representative & got the position. I was truly happy to be around so many youth & not feel judged or less than. NCNAYO has done so much for me. I was able to become a leader, comfortable in my own skin & my own person. If it wasn't for NCNAYO I'd probably still be too afraid to say my own name out loud.

-Halona Benjamin (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina), age 18, is from Fayetteville, North Carolina and is passionate about bettering the lives of future Native Americans.

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Health is more than maintaining your body, we also need to maintain our spiritual health, emotional health, and…yup you guessed it our mental health! Whether it’s burning sage to put out some good vibes, singing songs, going for a walk, working out, or eating a good meal, share how you take care of your mental health for the chance to win a smudge kit!

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