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T’Neale Barney, Navajo, age 20, is a sophomore in college and has a passion to promote the power of education. Every summer, before school was back in session, her mother would harangue her about the importance of doing well in school and attending college. Her lecturing was repetitive, but it…

Takima, Klamath, is most passionate about the growth, prosperity, and the enhancements of his community through the youth, economy, and global appearance. I grew up in a small town outside of Klamath falls called Chiloquin. I lived there for about 4 years until my mom and I moved out to…

Talon Twoteeth, 14yrs, Coeur’d’Alene, wants to make a difference in his tribe. He strives to get more youth involved in his community. He is passionate about helping others, but also enjoys tearing it up on the basketball court. He may be young……. BUT Mr. Twoteeth has that olddddddddd ways wisdom…

Stella Stokes, Yurok/Cheyenne River Sioux/Turtle Mountain Chippewa, age 22, is passionate about suicide prevention and sex education. She aims to make a positive change for native youth and remind them that they are important. Bringing her background in conflict mediation and suicide prevention, Stella knows it is normal to argue…

Stephanie Paz is a sophomore majoring in Biological Sciences with a Biomedical Concentration at The University of Texas at El Paso with hopes of graduating in Spring 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Science. Stephanie currently works with her Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe in El Paso, Texas where she…

Summer Montileaux, Oglala Lakota, age 15, is passionate about sharing the importance of service learning and speaking out on health and wellness issues. She knows that is is never to early to start making a difference no matter how big or small. Having a community service background, Summer wants to…