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Youth Leadership Development

Our Youth Council program honors our cultural roots and uses time-tested group activities to build consensus and prepare our youth to be future leaders in local and national issues.

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Building future leaders.

The Youth Council meets the first Friday of every month and honors our cultural roots by using devices like “Talking Sticks” to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard during meetings.

We also use time-tested group activities developed by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts that build team cohesion and consensus to accomplish tasks. To better prepare our leaders, our meeting are held using Parliamentary Procedure (Roberts Rules of Order).

In early summer, the Clubhouse hosts a retreat to develop team-building and decision-making skills in an outside environment.

  • Team-Building Skills
  • Community Service
  • Annual Leadership Retreat
  • Monthly Council Meetings

Putting leadership skills to practice.

Our Youth Council program is run like a high school Associated Student Body where the participants learn about local and national issues and choose where they want to focus their efforts for the year.

While each year’s program has its unique focus, the Council also serves as an advisory board for all the programs within the American Indian Clubhouse and donates community service hours each year to activities within and outside of UAII.

Youth Council officers have plenty of opportunities every year to put their leadership skills to practice through real-world programs that make a difference. As representatives for our community, we try to send our Youth Council to various conferences throughout the country, where they can share and learn about American Indian issues facing other communities.

Youth Council

Our Youth Council is a UNITY-affiliated chapter and a major component of our “Youth-led” program.

Counselors in Training

Counselors in Training (CITs) are junior leaders in our summer camp program, support staff and working directly with young campers.

Sports Leadership

Our basketball, cheer, and archery programs help participants develop a wide range of leadership skills and traits.

Community Service

There are many opportunities throughout the year for community service – especially during the holiday events at UAII.

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🎬✨ Calling all Native youth! Join us for the Native American Youth Film Workshop and unleash your creativity! 📽️🌟 🗓️ Dates: 12/30, 12/31, 1/2, 1/3 📍 Location: UAII - 1453 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 📧 RSVP: Send an email to SEVENGSRSVP@UAII.ORG Lightbox link for post with description 🎬✨ Calling all Native youth! Join us for the...

🎬✨ Calling all Native youth! Join us for the Native American Youth Film Workshop and unleash your creativity! 📽️🌟

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Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on December 18th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM PST! Learn about the 5 C’s of credit—Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions—and how they impact loan approvals, interest rates, and terms. 📍 Open to the community! Lightbox link for post with description Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on...

Join us for our Credit Management Workshop on December 18th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM PST!

Learn about the 5 C’s of credit—Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions—and how they impact loan approvals, interest rates, and terms.

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Join us at Cerritos College for a Sewing 101 Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or want to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative! 📅 December 11th at 5 PM 📍 Cerritos College, Room CE 3 RSVP at SEVENGRSVP@UAII.ORG to secure your spot. Lightbox link for post with description Join us at Cerritos College for a Sewing 101...

Join us at Cerritos College for a Sewing 101 Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or want to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative!

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✨ Find your midweek balance! Join us for a calming yoga session this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at The Chapter House. Recharge, refocus, and restore your energy for the rest of the week. 🧘‍♀️ RSVP at SEVENGRSVP@UAII.ORG ✨ #YogaClass #WellnessJourney #UAII #FindYourBalance Lightbox link for post with description ✨ Find your midweek balance! Join us for a...

✨ Find your midweek balance! Join us for a calming yoga session this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at The Chapter House. Recharge, refocus, and restore your energy for the rest of the week. 🧘‍♀️ RSVP at SEVENGRSVP@UAII.ORG ✨

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We celebrated and supported small Native businesses at the Holiday Boutique! From delicious food to beautiful jewelry and clothing vendors, the event was a success. We enjoyed shopping for Christmas presents, complete with free festive gift wrapping! Lightbox link for post with description We celebrated and supported small Native...

We celebrated and supported small Native businesses at the Holiday Boutique! From delicious food to beautiful jewelry and clothing vendors, the event was a success.

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Join us for this free, community workshop designed to help you explore and understand your retirement savings options beyond Social Security and work-based pensions. 🌟 📅 When: December 16th 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (PST) 🌐 Where: Online (Scan the QR code for details!) Lightbox link for post with description Join us for this free, community workshop ...

Join us for this free, community workshop designed to help you explore and understand your retirement savings options beyond Social Security and work-based pensions. 🌟

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Join us for a beautiful journey into creativity and tradition with Melinda Hale as she leads our Regalia Making Workshop! 🌟 📅 When: Every Tuesday in December: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 🕒 Time:3:30 PM 🌐 Where:Online 📧 RSVP to: sevengsrsvp@uaii.org Lightbox link for post with description Join us for a beautiful journey into creativity...

Join us for a beautiful journey into creativity and tradition with Melinda Hale as she leads our Regalia Making Workshop! 🌟

📅 When: Every Tuesday in December: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

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Join UAII Behavioral Health and Aftercare for our Young Spirit Online Workshop 🖥️🌟 📅 When: Every Monday in December at 4 PM (12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30) 🌐 Where: Via Zoom (Link provided upon RSVP) 📧 To RSVP: Email sevengsrsvp@uaii.org Lightbox link for post with description Join UAII Behavioral Health and Aftercare for our...

Join UAII Behavioral Health and Aftercare for our Young Spirit Online Workshop 🖥️🌟

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Explore your creative side with UAII's Behavioral Health Prevention & Aftercare Art & Craft Gathering! When: Every Tuesday in December at 3:30 PM Where: UAII 1453 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 📧 RSVP to: sevengsrsvp@uaii.org Lightbox link for post with description Explore your creative side with UAII's Behavioral...

Explore your creative side with UAII's Behavioral Health Prevention & Aftercare Art & Craft Gathering!

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Where: UAII 1453 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

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