Flowing from rivers to roots, Tia Butler (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians) is uplifting culture, community, and connection across the Northwest. 🌊 As UNITY’s Northwest Region Representative, she embodies leadership rooted in tradition—honoring the land, celebrating renewal, and inspiring Native youth to show up, learn, and give back. 💚
Read her story: https://unityinc.org/from-rivers-to-roots-tia-butler-uplifts-culture-and-community-in-the-northwest/
Flowing from rivers to roots, Tia Butler (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians) is uplifting culture, community, and connection across the Northwest. 🌊 As UNITY’s Northwest Region Representative, she embodies leadership rooted in tradition—honoring the land, celebrating renewal, and inspiring Native youth to show up, learn, and give back. 💚
Read her story: https://unityinc.org/from-rivers-to-roots-tia-butler-uplifts-culture-and-community-in-the-northwest/
Leading with spirit and heart, Alina Sanchez (Miwok – Wilton Rancheria) is strengthening her community through culture, connection, and service. 🌅 As UNITY’s Pacific Region Representative, she’s inspiring others to build unity from the classroom to the community — proving that leadership begins with kindness and grows through culture. 💛
Read her story: https://unityinc.org/leading-with-spirit-alina-sanchez-strengthens-community-through-culture-and-connection/
Leading with spirit and heart, Alina Sanchez (Miwok – Wilton Rancheria) is strengthening her community through culture, connection, and service. 🌅 As UNITY’s Pacific Region Representative, she’s inspiring others to build unity from the classroom to the community — proving that leadership begins with kindness and grows through culture. 💛
Read her story: https://unityinc.org/leading-with-spirit-alina-sanchez-strengthens-community-through-culture-and-connection/
Culturally grounded leadership builds belonging and purpose — core skills for civic engagement.
Register for the upcoming UNITY Midyear Conference to learn more on Community Organizing! Link in Bio
Culturally grounded leadership builds belonging and purpose — core skills for civic engagement.
Register for the upcoming UNITY Midyear Conference to learn more on Community Organizing! Link in Bio
🏀 #ThrowbackThursday — UNITY Eagles Take the Court!
Check out this classic shot of the UNITY Eagles basketball team from the 90s! Do you recognize any of these all-stars? Maybe you played with them—or cheered them on!
Help us celebrate this piece of UNITY history by tagging someone you see or dropping their name in the comments. Let’s bring these memories back to life!
🏀 #ThrowbackThursday — UNITY Eagles Take the Court!
Check out this classic shot of the UNITY Eagles basketball team from the 90s! Do you recognize any of these all-stars? Maybe you played with them—or cheered them on!
Help us celebrate this piece of UNITY history by tagging someone you see or dropping their name in the comments. Let’s bring these memories back to life!
Marla Mesarina, UNITY Earth Ambassador class of 2025-2026, went around her college campus and asked fellow students what they are doing for Native American Heritage Month 🤩 Let’s celebrate our culture and share our stories! ❤️What are YOU doing for Native American Heritage Month? Share with us below #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeculture #nativeyouth #unity #celebratetraditions
Marla Mesarina, UNITY Earth Ambassador class of 2025-2026, went around her college campus and asked fellow students what they are doing for Native American Heritage Month 🤩 Let’s celebrate our culture and share our stories! ❤️What are YOU doing for Native American Heritage Month? Share with us below #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeculture #nativeyouth #unity #celebratetraditions
Service is power. Native youth across the nation are turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions through community action and cultural strength. 💪
Read more about the Top Ten Issues Facing Native Youth for 2025–2026 and how UNITY youth councils are leading real change. ✨
Click here to read: https://unityinc.org/the-power-of-service-top-ten-issues-and-community-action-for-2025-2026/
Service is power. Native youth across the nation are turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s solutions through community action and cultural strength. 💪
Read more about the Top Ten Issues Facing Native Youth for 2025–2026 and how UNITY youth councils are leading real change. ✨
Click here to read: https://unityinc.org/the-power-of-service-top-ten-issues-and-community-action-for-2025-2026/
The 2026 Midyear Conference workshop deadline is approaching! Make sure to sign up before November 7th 🤩
The 2026 Midyear Conference workshop deadline is approaching! Make sure to sign up before November 7th 🤩
Register for the upcoming UNITY Midyear Conference to learn more on Community Organizing!
Community organizing = relationships + action. Service-learning + reflection boosts youth civic competence by 25–40%. UNITY Midyear teaches purpose-driven leadership.
Register for the upcoming UNITY Midyear Conference to learn more on Community Organizing!
Community organizing = relationships + action. Service-learning + reflection boosts youth civic competence by 25–40%. UNITY Midyear teaches purpose-driven leadership.
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.
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“Our YOUTH is the future!”
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