🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨
Native youth & chaperones — tune in for our Safety Webinar led by Mary Kim Titla, UNITY Executive Director, with special guests!
Let’s talk about how we can stay safe and support each other as strong Native communities. 💪🏽🛡️
🗓️ Today – May 21 at 4PM PST
Don’t miss it!
🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨
Native youth & chaperones — tune in for our Safety Webinar led by Mary Kim Titla, UNITY Executive Director, with special guests!
Let’s talk about how we can stay safe and support each other as strong Native communities. 💪🏽🛡️
🗓️ Today – May 21 at 4PM PST
Don’t miss it!
🚨 Happening TOMORROW! 🚨
Native youth & chaperones — don’t miss this important Safety Webinar led by Mary Kim Titla, UNITY Executive Director, with special guests joining the conversation!
Let’s come together to talk safety, support, and strength at the 2025 National UNITY Conference.
🔗 https://ow.ly/aNQa50VW4lp
🚨 Happening TOMORROW! 🚨
Native youth & chaperones — don’t miss this important Safety Webinar led by Mary Kim Titla, UNITY Executive Director, with special guests joining the conversation!
Let’s come together to talk safety, support, and strength at the 2025 National UNITY Conference.
🔗 https://ow.ly/aNQa50VW4lp
🚨 Attention Students - DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨
The Golda Cook, JR Cook, and Norman DesRosiers Scholarships just DOUBLED in value! 📣 Each awardee will now receive $4,000 — up from $2,000! 💸 Plus, the Norman DesRosiers Scholarship is awarded over a 2-year term.
Good news — the application deadline has been extended to May 30th! ⏳ Don’t miss this opportunity!
Thanks you to our Sponsors
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply today!
🚨 Attention Students - DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨
The Golda Cook, JR Cook, and Norman DesRosiers Scholarships just DOUBLED in value! 📣 Each awardee will now receive $4,000 — up from $2,000! 💸 Plus, the Norman DesRosiers Scholarship is awarded over a 2-year term.
Good news — the application deadline has been extended to May 30th! ⏳ Don’t miss this opportunity!
Thanks you to our Sponsors
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply today!
🎓 Calling All 2025 Grads! 🎓
Graduation is here and we want to spotlight YOU!
📸 Tag us with your graduation picture to be featured on our story.
We’re proud of every Native Youth taking steps toward a brighter future through education.
#ClassOf2025 #IndigenousExcellence #NativeYouth #NativeGrad
🎓 Calling All 2025 Grads! 🎓
Graduation is here and we want to spotlight YOU!
📸 Tag us with your graduation picture to be featured on our story.
We’re proud of every Native Youth taking steps toward a brighter future through education.
#ClassOf2025 #IndigenousExcellence #NativeYouth #NativeGrad
Meet one of your UNITY Support Team Members: Sheldon Smith 🔥
We’re excited to welcome Sheldon Smith — Native advocate, motivational speaker, and performer — to the UNITY Support team!
Sheldon has dedicated his life to empowering Native youth across the country, helping them unlock their potential through leadership, self-care, cultural pride, and spiritual strength.
Through storytelling, breaking barriers, and living his entrepreneurial journey, Sheldon brings energy, wisdom, and purpose to every space he enters. 🌟
Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and challenged to grow. #UNITYSD2025
Meet one of your UNITY Support Team Members: Sheldon Smith 🔥
We’re excited to welcome Sheldon Smith — Native advocate, motivational speaker, and performer — to the UNITY Support team!
Sheldon has dedicated his life to empowering Native youth across the country, helping them unlock their potential through leadership, self-care, cultural pride, and spiritual strength.
Through storytelling, breaking barriers, and living his entrepreneurial journey, Sheldon brings energy, wisdom, and purpose to every space he enters. 🌟
Get ready to be inspired, uplifted, and challenged to grow. #UNITYSD2025
Do you have a passion for style, culture, and confidence?
Here’s your chance to SHINE on the runway at the 2025 National UNITY Conference!
We are casting NOW for our Native Youth Fashion Show — and we want YOU to represent your community, your creativity, and your voice.
No experience needed — just bring your pride, personality, and presence.
✨ Submit to be chosen today!
🔗 Link in bio.
Do you have a passion for style, culture, and confidence?
Here’s your chance to SHINE on the runway at the 2025 National UNITY Conference!
We are casting NOW for our Native Youth Fashion Show — and we want YOU to represent your community, your creativity, and your voice.
No experience needed — just bring your pride, personality, and presence.
✨ Submit to be chosen today!
🔗 Link in bio.
Throughout the month of May, UNITY is proud to celebrate the 2025–2026 Circle of Earth Ambassadors by spotlighting each ambassador and sharing their reflections on what it means to be an environmental ambassador.
Mahiya Ramirez, 22
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
Mahiya Ramirez is a proud citizen of the Muscogee Nation and currently serves as UNITY Vice President and Southern Plains Representative. Since 2016, she has held leadership roles within the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council, including Speaker and Treasurer. A senior at the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in Digital Photography, Mahiya also supports visual arts programming at the Woody Gaddis Gallery. With experience in public service, cultural programming, and digital media, she is passionate about uplifting Indigenous voices through leadership and visual storytelling.
“Being an environmental ambassador means taking responsibility for the health of Mother Earth and encouraging sustainable practices in our communities. It’s about leading by example and honoring our role as original stewards of the land.”
Marla Mesarina, 19
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe/Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Minnesota
Marla Mesarina, a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, serves as the Midwest Regional Representative for UNITY and Female Co-Chair of the Leech Lake Youth Council. She is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Treasurer of the American Indian Student Cultural Center. A strong advocate for language revitalization, Marla is a Next Gen Language Leader and youth mentor with Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad, committed to cultural preservation and empowering Native youth through leadership and mentorship.
“Being an environmental ambassador means honoring our connection to the land by practicing cultural traditions and using our natural resources responsibly. Through storytelling and peer connection, I hope to inspire youth to care for our Ojibwe homelands.”
Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the full Earth Ambassador Circle throughout May!
#UNITYEarthAmbassadors #EnvironmentalJustice #IndigenousYouthLeadership #MotherEarthMatters
Throughout the month of May, UNITY is proud to celebrate the 2025–2026 Circle of Earth Ambassadors by spotlighting each ambassador and sharing their reflections on what it means to be an environmental ambassador.
Mahiya Ramirez, 22
Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma
Mahiya Ramirez is a proud citizen of the Muscogee Nation and currently serves as UNITY Vice President and Southern Plains Representative. Since 2016, she has held leadership roles within the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council, including Speaker and Treasurer. A senior at the University of Central Oklahoma majoring in Digital Photography, Mahiya also supports visual arts programming at the Woody Gaddis Gallery. With experience in public service, cultural programming, and digital media, she is passionate about uplifting Indigenous voices through leadership and visual storytelling.
“Being an environmental ambassador means taking responsibility for the health of Mother Earth and encouraging sustainable practices in our communities. It’s about leading by example and honoring our role as original stewards of the land.”
Marla Mesarina, 19
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe/Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Minnesota
Marla Mesarina, a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, serves as the Midwest Regional Representative for UNITY and Female Co-Chair of the Leech Lake Youth Council. She is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Treasurer of the American Indian Student Cultural Center. A strong advocate for language revitalization, Marla is a Next Gen Language Leader and youth mentor with Gaa-Niigaaniziwaad, committed to cultural preservation and empowering Native youth through leadership and mentorship.
“Being an environmental ambassador means honoring our connection to the land by practicing cultural traditions and using our natural resources responsibly. Through storytelling and peer connection, I hope to inspire youth to care for our Ojibwe homelands.”
Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the full Earth Ambassador Circle throughout May!
#UNITYEarthAmbassadors #EnvironmentalJustice #IndigenousYouthLeadership #MotherEarthMatters
Have a passion or skill to share? Submit your workshop proposal for the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Diego, CA! 🗓️ June 27 – July 1, 2025
This is your chance to lead, inspire, and empower your peers. Whether it’s cultural traditions, wellness strategies, leadership development, or environmental stewardship — your voice matters.
Let’s come together to share, learn, and grow. Your leadership starts here.
Sign up using the link in our bio.
Have a passion or skill to share? Submit your workshop proposal for the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Diego, CA! 🗓️ June 27 – July 1, 2025
This is your chance to lead, inspire, and empower your peers. Whether it’s cultural traditions, wellness strategies, leadership development, or environmental stewardship — your voice matters.
Let’s come together to share, learn, and grow. Your leadership starts here.
Sign up using the link in our bio.
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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