The International Indigenous Youth Council (IIYC) seeks to empower youth to become leaders of their indigenous communities. Through action and ceremony, the IIYC inspires generations of today to progress humanity forward, taking into consideration the implications our society has on those future generations. The IIYC acts in alignment with the following virtues: Perseverance, Respect, Love, Sacrifice, Truth, Compassion, Bravery, and Wisdom. The International Indigenous Youth Council was formed at and in response to the call of Youth from the Sacred Stone Camp resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Article "Meet the youth at the heart of the Standing Rock protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline"
