Tucson Native Youth Council

09/13/2025

Last but not least! Thank you ❤️

04/26/2025

Today we were honored at the Defender & Leaders of O’odham land & water rights youth conference for the Christopher C. park name change. Thank you Wa:k Youth Council for the recognition.

02/21/2025

Thank you Mayor and Council!

Last night, my colleagues on the Council and I unanimously voted to rename Columbus Park to Danny Lopez Park!

Renaming spaces like this is about more than just a name it's about meeting the moment, honoring our Indigenous communities, and our shared spaces.

Danny Lopez, a beloved Tohono O'odham elder and educator, dedicated his life to preserving O'odham culture, language, and traditions leaving a lasting impact on generations in Tucson and beyond.

With overwhelming support from the community including 443 letters in favor this renaming reflects our commitment to uplifting Native voices and ensuring our public spaces tell a more inclusive and honest story.

A heartfelt thank you to Azul Navarrete-Valera, the Tucson Native Youth Council, and the Lopez family for leading this effort with passion and perseverance.

02/20/2025

What a journey! About 5 years ago this idea was brought to our attention and our members took on the challenge. COVID hit and took a toll on us but our Female Co-President at the time Azul Navarrete-Valera worked tirelessly to keep this alive! With the endless support of community member Antonio Ramirez this idea became a reality. Last night we were extremely excited to witness the Mayor and Council unanimously vote 7-0 to rename the Christopher Columbus Park to the DANNY LOPEZ PARK! Thank you everyone who supported, shared/liked posts and showed up! We are truly blessed to have the Tucson and Native communities support!!!! Thank you to our sister youth council Tribal Images Youth Council for your support, collaboration and showing up!!! WE DID IT!!!

Say goodbye to Christopher Columbus Park and hello to Danny Lopez Park, named after the Tohono O’odham educator and mentor.

02/18/2025

Join us tomorrow !! City Hall (255 W Alameda St. Tucson, AZ 85701)

02/02/2025

This has been a long time coming! Thank you Tribal Images Youth Council for collaborating with us to get the word out. A big thank you to former Co-President Azul and community member Antonio for working continuously to get this project to where it’s at today!

11/25/2024

Show your native pride!! Wear your traditional tomorrow!!! ✊🏽

Also!! Never to let to celebrate! We encourage you to wear your traditional on Tuesday!