Award-winning performers to headline leadership conference for Native Youth
Frank Waln
Photo credit: Tomas Karmelo Amaya
Dr. Evan Adams
Photo courtesy of Dr. Adams
American hip hop artist Frank Waln, and actor turned medical physician Dr. Evan Adams, will give motivational presentations at the United National Indian Tribal Youth’s (UNITY) annual midyear conference, February 15-18, 2019, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Read More
Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Council Inauguration Ceremony
UNITY Pendleton Blankets were given by the Tohono O’odham Nation youth program to the outgoing Youth Council 2016-2018, Saturday, January 12, 2012, at the Inauguration Ceremony for the newly elected Youth Council members in Sell, Arizona at the Legislative Chambers. UNITY values the long-standing support of the Tohono O’odham Nation youth program. As a result of that relationship, over 190 Tohono O’odham members attended the 2018 National UNITY Conference in San Diego, California.
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Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council Present at National Conference
Angel Hicks, an officer with the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council (NNYAC), spoke last month to dozens of attendees at the 2018 National Tribal Youth Conference in Palm Springs, California about the importance of a tribal youth council. Hicks highlighted efforts of the NNYAC as a way to combat violence, substance abuse, suicide and strengthening community through personal and civic responsibility.
Florida Local Planning Committee Efforts Underway
Members of the Florida Local Planning committee met late December to further discuss how they wish to welcome as many as 2,000 Native youth and advisors to Seminole country for the 2019 National UNITY Conference. UNITY’s signature event will be held July 4 – 8, 2019 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida. Those in attendance say they welcome tribes in the region to play a role in welcome events. Aside from planning a welcome event, discussions included the creation of a youth council for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
UNITY Alumni BJ Burries Reaches Historic Milestone
Globe High School senior Robert “BJ” Burries Jr. entered his January 8th game against San Carlos Secondary School with 2,993 career points, which put him third for all-time in the state of Arizona. “BJ,” a nickname known for him throughout the San Carlos Apache reservation grew up playing “RezBall” while also competing in off reservation tournaments and leagues.
UNITY NEWS Communications Bootcamp -2019 UNITY Midyear Conference
Spaces Limited! Registration is limited to the first 25 youth who sign up. Participants must be registered for the 2019 UNITY Midyear Conference. CLICK Here to Register Read More
2019 Midyear Conference
Visit the Midyear Conference page to learn more about the conference, download agenda, and reserve hotel rooms. Questions: Visit/Download the Midyear FAQ.
UNITY Commemorative Pendleton Blanket
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2019 Midyear Conference Registration
Last Updated: January 3, 2019
To register for the 2019 Midyear Conference, reserve hotel rooms, and download the event agenda, visit the Midyear Conference Registration Page.
If you cannot find the information you need, call the UNITY office at (480) 718-9793 for help with specific questions,