Oregon Archives - Center for Native American Youth

Jeidah DeZurney

Jeidah DeZurney (she/her), is a 24 year old member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, her bands are Chetco, Euchre Creek, Galice Creek, Klamath River, Molalla, Sixes, Tututni, and Yamhill. Jeidah is a Program Manager at Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) for Native Youth and Family Support. Jeidah also serves as a tribal youth […]

EllaMae Looney

EllaMae advocates for language revitalization among Native youth in Oregon. She’s learning all three Native languages spoken in her tribal community – Walla Walla, Nez Perce and Umatilla – and is surveying Native youth to determine how to best deliver language lessons. EllaMae believes that language is a critical aspect of Native American identity.