ZUNI, NM — Last month, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project took five members of its ZYEP Youth Advisory Council to the United National Indian Tribal Youth Midyear Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. On Feb. 7-9, the conference drew more than 700 indigenous youth, leaders and advisors from across the country for three days of professional leadership development, highlighting community service and advocacy for indigenous communities.
Youth Development Coordinator Kiara “Kiki” Zunie and Food Sovereignty Leader Zachary James led the trip for ZYEP, which was made possible with support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Participating youth advisory council members, ages 16-24, included Ryann Cornelius, Kalil Edaakie, Keely Bobelu, Jasmine Bradley and Raymond Homer.
