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  • Let's Move! in Indian Country Video
    Chaske Spencer and hundreds of Native Youth are featured in a video that was shot during the recent National UNITY Conference. Click on the picture above and follow the link in the story that opens to view the video.
  • UNITY History
    UNITY has been serving Native youth for 35 years. Visit the History page to read UNITY's story and how it has grown from its small beginnings in Oklahoma to a national organization that has member youth councils operating in 35 states.
  • UNITY YouTube Video
    View a short video on YouTube that describes some of UNITY's important efforts to address issues of concern to Native youth.
  • 2010 UNITY Conference
    The 2010 UNITY Conference was among the most productive ever. Read the summary of events to learn more about what went on at this historic event.

UNITY News

Contact UNITY
Mar 17, 2011

Contact the UNITY office by using the following contact information.

United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY, Inc.)

Physical Address:  500 N. Broadway, Suite 10, OKC, OK  73102,

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 800, Oklahoma City, OK  73101

Telephone:  405-236-2800 ,  Fax:  405-971-1071

website address: www.unityinc.org

email address: unity@unityinc.org

Links to Information Concerning the 2012 National UNITY Conference
May 16, 2012

Links to conference forms and the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel are listed below for your convenience.

Please check back to this site from time to time for the latest news and information regarding the upcoming conference.

Nominations for 2012-2013 National UNITY Council Executive Committee Now Open
May 16, 2012

If you're interested in running for office for The National UNITY Council Executive Committee, please download the election packet and carefully read the information regarding the explanation, duties, and process for nominations for the 10-member Executive Committee. Deadline for submission is Friday, June 22nd at 5:00 pm (CST)

Links to the form are available by clicking on the title of this article.

Congratulations to 2012 Graduates
Apr 29, 2012

Mary Kim Titla Receives Masters Degree

Each year around this time thousands of college students achieve an important life goal. In recognition of this accomplishment, ceremonies are conducted on college campuses throughout the nation where students take the final few symbolic steps necessary to reach their goal by walking across a stage before a host of witnesses to receive the prize for their years of hard work - a college diploma that says, "Yes, you graduated, job well done!" What seemed like a never ending quest has successfully concluded, a milestone along life's journey has been reached. It's now time to stop for a moment, take a deep breath, enjoy the victory and celebrate with those who encouraged and supported you through the good and not so good times. Then look toward the future and all the milestones still to be reached and boldly take the next forward step. There are other victories ahead and what you've achieved by obtaining a college education has better prepared you for the challenges that await.

At this special time of celebration, keep in mind that others have just graduated from high school and are preparing to follow in your footsteps as they eagerly anticipate their own college adventures. Encourage their efforts by sharing a photograph of you on the happy occasion of your graduation day. Your triumphant smiles will tell a great story and help instill a confident outlook among those who will follow.

If you would like to be included in the College Graduates photo gallery on a UNITY Website, send a digital picture to togetherwewill@unityinc.org and the Web team may include it in a future update. If you graduated at some time in the distant or not so distant past, send a digital picture to the same address for possible inclusion in a UNITY Alumni Gallery.

The picture above is of Mary Kim Titla, Member of UNITY Council of Trustees and Terry Rambler, Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Mary Kim received her masters in education; her second graduate degree. Congratulations! Click on the picture above to enter the College Graduates photo gallery.

Congratulations to all Native graduates from your many friends and supporters in the UNITY family.

2012 Conference Education and Career Day Exhibitor Forms Now Available
Apr 25, 2012

An education and career day is scheduled for Monday, July 9 during the annual National UNITY Conference. Those interested is participating as an exhibitor may apply by completing and returning the attached Education and Career Day Exhibitor Form.

UNITY Youth Invited to Participate in the National Indian Health Board Advisory Committee
Apr 24, 2012

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is seeking Native youth leaders to become a part of a Tribal Youth Health Advisory Committee (TYHAC). This is a great opportunity for UNITY youth to become involved in issues facing Native youth in their communities.

The TYHAC will be comprised of youth representatives from all twelve IHS service areas to provide a comprehensive perspective of tribal public health issues. These tribal youth leaders will advise the NIHB and staff of the public health issues facing youth in Indian Country.

To view additional information provided by the NIHB about the youth committee, click on the title of this story.

Natural Resources Youth Practicum
Apr 24, 2012

Interested in learning about natural resource management? Then you may be interested in learning about the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Natural Resources Youth Practicum. The upcoming practicum is the 18th annual event and is sponsored by the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Southwest Region, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2 and Turner Enterprises, Inc.

This opportunity is directed to youth in AZ, CO, NM, NV, So. CA and UT. Those interested will find more on the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society website, which includes an application form for the June, 2012 practicum.

SparkOpportunity Challenge: Crowd Sourcing Contest
Apr 24, 2012

The SparkOpportunity Challenge is a cutting-edge "crowd-sourcing" contest in support of the White House Council for Community Solutions' work to engage and develop leadership opportunities for disconnected young people. The Challenge will help identify youth-driven solutions and support young people in implementing their ideas to create local jobs and reconnect their peers to education and training.

Young people are encourage to think big: re-imagining their communities, schools and business opportunities and proposing their own visionary yet viable solution to create jobs, build and enhance skills, and bring about real impact. The approaches to create local jobs generated through this Challenge have the potential to be replicated in other communities.

To view an informational video, learn more and to enter the SparkOpportunity Challenge, visit the Challenge Website.

Happy Birthday, UNITY
Apr 16, 2012

Thirty-six years ago today - April 16, 1976 - United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) was incorporated.

Thanks to each of you for your contributions to the growth and success of the organization. Your support has helped make it possible for thousands of Native youth to benefit from their participation in UNITY.

These are challenging times, but UNITY is looking forward to the next thirty-six years and beyond.

In Memorium of Friends of UNITY
Apr 11, 2012

The UNITY family has recently lost two of its long time supporters. We fondly remember:

Chairman Richard Milanovich, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians,

Mary Blake, former youth council advisor at Page (AZ) High School and volunteer at many past UNITY Conferences.

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