Odette Hidalgo
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Alternative Education Schools
Where culture, care, and learning come together. Not all Indigenous youth thrive in traditional school settings. That’s why UNYA offers two Alternative Education Schools: Aries (ages 13–16) Cedar Walk (ages 16–19) Both provide safe, supportive, and culturally grounded spaces where learning is flexible and youth are recognized for their strengths, interests, and goals. Who We…
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Edgard Villanueva-Cruz, Board Member
Edgard hail’s from the Tahltan nation with a values-driven approach to enterprising and community development. His deep understanding of off-reserve needs, combined with his entrepreneurial expertise, makes him a valuable partner in creating solutions that are not only effective but also culturally aligned. Edgard has successfully collaborated with local and national community service providers, Aboriginal…
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Cheryl Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Cheryl’s ancestral roots come from the St’at’imc and Nisga’a Nations, she has lived as a guest on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples for most of her life. Cheryl Robinson has been uplifting and empowering Indigenous youth, families, and communities for over 30 years. As Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)’s Chief Executive Officer,…