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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.

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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πŸŽ“ The Student-Professor Connection: Creating Your Campus Support System Workshop

πŸ“… February 12, 2025
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
πŸ“ Online via Zoom
πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Hosted by Della Mendivil

πŸ”— Register here: https://bit.ly/4gbyNok

Contact William Jackson at ...(213) 804-8257 or wjackson@uaii.org

Resume Essentials Workshop

πŸ“… February 21, 2025
⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
πŸ“ Online via Zoom

✨ FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! ✨

πŸ”— Register here: https://bit.ly/40EHXFd

πŸ“² Questions? Contact William Jackson at wjackson@uaii.org

We were honored to welcome Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez to UAII as he connected with our leadership and gained deeper insight into the vital programs and services we provide to Native American communities in Los Angeles.

Thank you, Assemblymember Gonzalez for your time.

Join us to learn the Five C’s of Credit and how your FICO Score is calculated!

πŸ“… February 24, 2025
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
πŸ“ Online via Zoom

πŸ”— Register here: https://bit.ly/3Chj9JX

πŸ“² Questions? Contact William Jackson at (213) 804-8257 or ...wjackson@uaii.org

🌟 Discover new opportunities in education and career training!

πŸ“… Wednesday, March 19
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
πŸ“ 1453 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026

RSVP now! ⬇️
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πŸ“² Questions? Contact ...dlopez@uaii.org or (213) 840-2646

Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez visited UAII to connect with our leadership and gain a deeper understanding of the critical programs ay UAII.

We’re grateful for @gonzalez4assembly engagement and commitment to learning more about the needs and aspirations of our community.

How Will I Pay for College? Join us for an in-person FAFSA Workshop.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: UAII WDD Santa Ana Office, 640 N Tustin Ave #208, Santa Ana, CA 92705

For inquiries, contact William Jackson at wjackson@uaii.org

Computer Skills Workshop!

Date: Thursday, February 20th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: SELACO WDB (Community Room), 10900 183rd St., Suite 392, Cerritos, CA 90703

πŸ”— Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/vJ3YkiUL6P?origin=lprLink

πŸ“© For more info, ...contact dlopez@uaii.org or call 213-840-2646.

πŸ“’ Tax Prep 101 – Free Virtual Workshop!

πŸ“… Date: February 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: Online via Zoom
πŸ”— Register Here: https://bit.ly/4h573CT

πŸ“’ Open to the Community!

πŸ“© Contact: William Jackson
πŸ“ž (213) ...804-8257
πŸ“§ wjackson@uaii.org

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