✨ 50 Years of Leadership ✨
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), we continue honoring the leaders who have helped shape the organization and uplift Native youth across the country.
Today we’re highlighting Sarah Olsen, who served with UNITY from 2012–2017. She first represented the Northwest Region as the Regional Representative before going on to serve two terms as Female Co-President of the National UNITY Council Executive Committee.
Reflecting on her time with UNITY, Sarah shared that it was a formative chapter in her life—giving her the opportunity to represent Native youth from the Northwest while building lifelong connections with Indigenous youth leaders from across the country. Many of those relationships are ones she still cherishes today.
Thank you, Sarah, for your leadership and commitment to empowering Native youth. Your impact continues to inspire the next generation of UNITY leaders.
#UNITYat50 #50YearsofLeadership #UNITYOK2026
✨ 50 Years of Leadership ✨
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), we continue honoring the leaders who have helped shape the organization and uplift Native youth across the country.
Today we’re highlighting Sarah Olsen, who served with UNITY from 2012–2017. She first represented the Northwest Region as the Regional Representative before going on to serve two terms as Female Co-President of the National UNITY Council Executive Committee.
Reflecting on her time with UNITY, Sarah shared that it was a formative chapter in her life—giving her the opportunity to represent Native youth from the Northwest while building lifelong connections with Indigenous youth leaders from across the country. Many of those relationships are ones she still cherishes today.
Thank you, Sarah, for your leadership and commitment to empowering Native youth. Your impact continues to inspire the next generation of UNITY leaders.
#UNITYat50 #50YearsofLeadership #UNITYOK2026
🎉 UNITY’s 50th Birthday Block Party 🎉
Join us as we celebrate 50 incredible years of UNITY!
📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 UNITY Headquarters – Mesa, AZ
Everyone is invited to come out for a fun-filled day of community and celebration!
✨ Event Highlights:
• Office Tours
• Food, Drink and Artist Vendors
• Games & Giveaways
• UNITY Trivia
• FREE UNITY T-Shirts
• FREE Sweet Treats
🎶 Featuring:
Douglas Miles & Apache Skateboard
Leland Thomas
Jeri Brunoe
Council of Eagles
DJ Tribal Touch
One Way Sky
Bring your friends and family and celebrate UNITY’s legacy with us—see you there! 🎈
🎉 UNITY’s 50th Birthday Block Party 🎉
Join us as we celebrate 50 incredible years of UNITY!
📅 Saturday, April 18th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 UNITY Headquarters – Mesa, AZ
Everyone is invited to come out for a fun-filled day of community and celebration!
✨ Event Highlights:
• Office Tours
• Food, Drink and Artist Vendors
• Games & Giveaways
• UNITY Trivia
• FREE UNITY T-Shirts
• FREE Sweet Treats
🎶 Featuring:
Douglas Miles & Apache Skateboard
Leland Thomas
Jeri Brunoe
Council of Eagles
DJ Tribal Touch
One Way Sky
Bring your friends and family and celebrate UNITY’s legacy with us—see you there! 🎈
⭐️Learn how to fundraise!⭐️
Join MaryKim and special guests in a webinar focused on fundraising tips to attend the National UNITY conference.
All attendees who register for the webinar will be entered to win National Conference Registrations. Join us on March 26th at 5pm MST.
Sign up today! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YHXyZkd8SiG6J9TXRcOTBw
⭐️Learn how to fundraise!⭐️
Join MaryKim and special guests in a webinar focused on fundraising tips to attend the National UNITY conference.
All attendees who register for the webinar will be entered to win National Conference Registrations. Join us on March 26th at 5pm MST.
Sign up today! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YHXyZkd8SiG6J9TXRcOTBw
It’s always great to see UNITY youth at other conferences! It’s a good week here at the AIHEC conference😃
It’s always great to see UNITY youth at other conferences! It’s a good week here at the AIHEC conference😃
Come visit UNITY at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Student Conference
Stop by Booth #40 to connect, learn more about our programs, and see how we’re supporting the next generation of Native leaders. We’d love to meet you!
#UNITY #AIHEC #NativeYouth #NativeLeadership
Come visit UNITY at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Student Conference
Stop by Booth #40 to connect, learn more about our programs, and see how we’re supporting the next generation of Native leaders. We’d love to meet you!
#UNITY #AIHEC #NativeYouth #NativeLeadership
🌵 Culture. Leadership. Connection.
At the 2026 UNITY Mid-Year Conference in Phoenix, Amaya Escalante proudly represented the Pascua Yaqui Tribe while serving on the Executive Committee for United National Indian Tribal Youth.
From participating in round dancing and the O’odham Cu:dk to sharing Yaqui culture with Native youth from across the country, Amaya used the conference as a space to strengthen cultural identity, build connections, and grow as a leader.
Her experience reflects the heart of UNITY—Native youth coming together to uplift culture, community, and the future of Indian Country.
Read the full story and learn how Amaya is helping strengthen the next generation of Indigenous leadership.
🔗 https://unityinc.org/rooted-in-yaqui-pride-amaya-escalante-strengthens-culture-and-connection-at-unity-midyear/
🌵 Culture. Leadership. Connection.
At the 2026 UNITY Mid-Year Conference in Phoenix, Amaya Escalante proudly represented the Pascua Yaqui Tribe while serving on the Executive Committee for United National Indian Tribal Youth.
From participating in round dancing and the O’odham Cu:dk to sharing Yaqui culture with Native youth from across the country, Amaya used the conference as a space to strengthen cultural identity, build connections, and grow as a leader.
Her experience reflects the heart of UNITY—Native youth coming together to uplift culture, community, and the future of Indian Country.
Read the full story and learn how Amaya is helping strengthen the next generation of Indigenous leadership.
🔗 https://unityinc.org/rooted-in-yaqui-pride-amaya-escalante-strengthens-culture-and-connection-at-unity-midyear/
🌟 Do you know a Native youth creating real change? 🌟
Nominations are open for UNITY’s 25 Under 25, a national leadership recognition honoring 25 inspiring Native American & Alaska Native youth under the age of 25 who are making a difference in their communities. ✨
This program celebrates young leaders who show dedication to culture, service, advocacy, and uplifting others. If someone in your community is leading with heart and purpose, now is the time to recognize them!
🔥 Submit a nomination or apply today — applications close March 31st.
🌟 Do you know a Native youth creating real change? 🌟
Nominations are open for UNITY’s 25 Under 25, a national leadership recognition honoring 25 inspiring Native American & Alaska Native youth under the age of 25 who are making a difference in their communities. ✨
This program celebrates young leaders who show dedication to culture, service, advocacy, and uplifting others. If someone in your community is leading with heart and purpose, now is the time to recognize them!
🔥 Submit a nomination or apply today — applications close March 31st.
Calling all UNITY advisors! Join us for our monthly Advisor Coffee Hour, a virtual gathering held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. This is a relaxed space to connect with fellow advisors from across the network, share ideas, and support one another in the work we do with Native youth.
During Coffee Hour you can:
• Connect with advisors from across the UNITY community
• Share successes, challenges, and best practices
• Learn about helpful resources and upcoming opportunities
• Build stronger relationships with fellow mentors and leaders
Bring your coffee, tea, or favorite drink and join the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! ☕
Calling all UNITY advisors! Join us for our monthly Advisor Coffee Hour, a virtual gathering held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. This is a relaxed space to connect with fellow advisors from across the network, share ideas, and support one another in the work we do with Native youth.
During Coffee Hour you can:
• Connect with advisors from across the UNITY community
• Share successes, challenges, and best practices
• Learn about helpful resources and upcoming opportunities
• Build stronger relationships with fellow mentors and leaders
Bring your coffee, tea, or favorite drink and join the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! ☕
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.”
