Urgent Legislative Updates: Protecting Our Urban Native Community
Recent federal actions threaten the well-being of urban Native communities, impacting ...
OKI: All My Relatives!
Keith Vielle is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Browning, Montana. His family relocated to Los Angeles in 1963 as part of the federal Relocation Act of the 1950s. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Vielle has remained deeply connected to his roots, returning to Browning each year to participate in ceremonies and uphold the important traditions of his Tribe.
For the past four years, Mr. Vielle has served as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors at United American Indian Involvement (UAII), where he continues to advocate for culturally relevant, traditional services that support the health and spiritual growth of the Native community.
A longtime mentor and community leader, Mr. Vielle has volunteered with UAII’s summer camp program for over 20 years. There, he leads activities such as archery, tipi building, hiking, and offers guidance to youth on traditional values and respect for Mother Earth.
He also volunteers with the Native Boys & Girls Club of America and has served as a Substance Use Disorder (S.U.D.) counselor for the County of Los Angeles for the past 16 years. In this role, he provides culturally informed counseling and support to the Native community, addressing co-occurring disorders and intergenerational trauma with compassion and cultural understanding.
