Advisors & teachers: bring coping skills into your circle. Healthy Native Youth offers ready-to-go activities grounded in culture—mindful breathing, movement, storytelling, and more. Try one this week with your group. #IWillLive #HealthyNativeYouth
Advisors & teachers: bring coping skills into your circle. Healthy Native Youth offers ready-to-go activities grounded in culture—mindful breathing, movement, storytelling, and more. Try one this week with your group. #IWillLive #HealthyNativeYouth
🚨 Calling all Southern Plains and Southeast Region youth! 🚨
Join your UNITY Area Representatives for a regional meet-up where you can connect with fellow youth, discuss important topics, and have some fun! Don’t miss the chance to get involved—register now!
Register HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ulTTjb_bT8-MUglfXKURDg#/registration
🚨 Calling all Southern Plains and Southeast Region youth! 🚨
Join your UNITY Area Representatives for a regional meet-up where you can connect with fellow youth, discuss important topics, and have some fun! Don’t miss the chance to get involved—register now!
Register HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ulTTjb_bT8-MUglfXKURDg#/registration
Style, Song, and Sovereignty✨
Ethan Hedgepeth (Cherokee & Tuscarora) is making moves — from singing at the UNITY Drum to modeling Indigenous fashion and joining in social dances with relatives from across Nations. As Southeast Rep, he’s proving that leadership shines through culture, confidence, and connection.
“Leadership comes in many forms — all rooted in pride, connection, and community.”
Read the full article below:
https://unityinc.org/ethan-hedgepeths-summer-of-song-style-and-social-dance/
Style, Song, and Sovereignty✨
Ethan Hedgepeth (Cherokee & Tuscarora) is making moves — from singing at the UNITY Drum to modeling Indigenous fashion and joining in social dances with relatives from across Nations. As Southeast Rep, he’s proving that leadership shines through culture, confidence, and connection.
“Leadership comes in many forms — all rooted in pride, connection, and community.”
Read the full article below:
https://unityinc.org/ethan-hedgepeths-summer-of-song-style-and-social-dance/
Saturday Recap!
Yesterday, the Earth Ambassador Gathering focused on deepening leadership capacity through traditional knowledge and collaborative planning. The day began with a morning reflection and continued with teachings centered on the four elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind—shared by respected knowledge keepers.
Participants engaged in element-based group work, viewed the “Oshkigin Spirit of Fire” video, and began the first phases of community Earth project planning. With guidance from mentors, youth worked through Steps 1–8 of the project development process, preparing to present their visions for environmental impact.
Today, we wrap up our gathering with morning prayer, project planning prep, and close with project presentation & feedback from elders.
#EarthAmbassadors #NativeYouth
Saturday Recap!
Yesterday, the Earth Ambassador Gathering focused on deepening leadership capacity through traditional knowledge and collaborative planning. The day began with a morning reflection and continued with teachings centered on the four elements—Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind—shared by respected knowledge keepers.
Participants engaged in element-based group work, viewed the “Oshkigin Spirit of Fire” video, and began the first phases of community Earth project planning. With guidance from mentors, youth worked through Steps 1–8 of the project development process, preparing to present their visions for environmental impact.
Today, we wrap up our gathering with morning prayer, project planning prep, and close with project presentation & feedback from elders.
#EarthAmbassadors #NativeYouth
Day 1 of our Southeast Earth Ambassador gathering set a meaningful tone as we focused on Building Community and Honoring Traditions.
Participants engaged in reflection, connection, and thoughtful dialogue, culminating in inspiring presentations by our UNITY Earth Ambassadors.
We look forward to the continued growth and collaboration ahead.
#EarthAmbassador #NativeYouth
Day 1 of our Southeast Earth Ambassador gathering set a meaningful tone as we focused on Building Community and Honoring Traditions.
Participants engaged in reflection, connection, and thoughtful dialogue, culminating in inspiring presentations by our UNITY Earth Ambassadors.
We look forward to the continued growth and collaboration ahead.
#EarthAmbassador #NativeYouth
🌍✈️ Where in the world was Mary Kim Titla? This month, UNITY’s Executive Director (San Carlos Apache) traveled halfway around the globe to Auckland, New Zealand—spreading UNITY’s mission of hope and leadership for Indigenous youth on an international stage!🔥
Joined by UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Talon Watchman (Navajo), Mary Kim connected with Māori and Pasifika leaders, attended a powerful Indigenous youth-led conference, and participated in cultural ceremonies that reinforced a shared vision: Indigenous youth leadership knows no borders.
From the pōwhiri at Waipapa Marae to the Amotai Navigate Summit, and a visit to Sanctuary Mountain in Hamilton, this journey was filled with moments of inspiration, cultural exchange, and global Indigenous solidarity.
UNITY is proud to have been part of this incredible experience—proving once again that when Indigenous voices come together, the ripple effect is felt worldwide. 🌎
🌍✈️ Where in the world was Mary Kim Titla? This month, UNITY’s Executive Director (San Carlos Apache) traveled halfway around the globe to Auckland, New Zealand—spreading UNITY’s mission of hope and leadership for Indigenous youth on an international stage!🔥
Joined by UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Talon Watchman (Navajo), Mary Kim connected with Māori and Pasifika leaders, attended a powerful Indigenous youth-led conference, and participated in cultural ceremonies that reinforced a shared vision: Indigenous youth leadership knows no borders.
From the pōwhiri at Waipapa Marae to the Amotai Navigate Summit, and a visit to Sanctuary Mountain in Hamilton, this journey was filled with moments of inspiration, cultural exchange, and global Indigenous solidarity.
UNITY is proud to have been part of this incredible experience—proving once again that when Indigenous voices come together, the ripple effect is felt worldwide. 🌎
TODAY is your last chance to grab the early bird rate for the UNITY Midyear Conference! 🕛🔥
Don’t wait—register now and be part of an unforgettable gathering of Native youth leaders.
This is your moment.
➡️ https://unityinc.org/midyear-conference/
TODAY is your last chance to grab the early bird rate for the UNITY Midyear Conference! 🕛🔥
Don’t wait—register now and be part of an unforgettable gathering of Native youth leaders.
This is your moment.
➡️ https://unityinc.org/midyear-conference/
First Steps, Lasting Legacy🔥
Weston Bird (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Tribes) took his first steps into the powwow arena this summer — and into a deeper connection with his culture. From learning the dance to creating his own regalia and mentoring his siblings, Weston is keeping tradition alive and leading by example in the Great Plains and beyond.
“This was until I realized what I was missing out on.”
Read the full article here:
https://unityinc.org/stepping-into-tradition-weston-birds-journey-toward-the-dance-circle/"
First Steps, Lasting Legacy🔥
Weston Bird (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Tribes) took his first steps into the powwow arena this summer — and into a deeper connection with his culture. From learning the dance to creating his own regalia and mentoring his siblings, Weston is keeping tradition alive and leading by example in the Great Plains and beyond.
“This was until I realized what I was missing out on.”
Read the full article here:
https://unityinc.org/stepping-into-tradition-weston-birds-journey-toward-the-dance-circle/"
TESTIMONIALS
UNITY's Mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and to help build a strong, unified, and self- reliant Native America through greater youth involvement.
“Being here with UNITY is such a great experience. You get to meet so many new people and learn more about different tribes and their cultures.””
“The gathering, the sharing of cultures, the UNITY of our people!”
“Our YOUTH is the future!”
“It’s the best place to be open about what you think and what you want to do for your school or community. They make you feel like family and welcome you openly.”
“Great organization that allows empowerment for the Native youth to excel in leadership skills, networking opportunity, and early professional growth.”
“Awesome for youth group & leadership.”
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