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UNITY’s Mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native youth, and to help build a strong, unified, and self-reliant Native America through greater youth involvement.
Youth Programs
The heart of UNITY is its affiliated youth councils, which are sponsored by tribes, Alaska Native villages, high schools, colleges, urban centers, and others. LEARN MORE »
Scholarships & Awards
Stay up to date on our scholarship opportunities and awards throughout the year. If you are aware of a candidate please have them apply. LEARN MORE »
Native Youth
A space dedicated to listing all the latest news and events happening among Native youth across the country.
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Membership
Native American youth can make a difference, but first, they must be organized and prepared for action. An effective way to accomplish this is through a youth council. LEARN MORE »
Big shoutout to everyone who walked in the Ribbon Shirt & Skirt Runway tonight before Culture Night! 🔥 Every single one of you showed up looking amazing. We Natives really know how to dress to impress
@Netflix, call us. The documentary is already writing itself.
Huge shoutout to Lindy Waters III for kicking off the 50th Annual National UNITY Conference as our first keynote speaker! 🙌 Thank you for sharing your story, inspiring our youth, and helping us start the week strong. 💙🔥
Kicking off the 2026 National UNITY Conference with attendance reaching nearly 3,000 youth and chaperones from tribes all over the United States. Our Parade of Nations is a way for each tribe/community to show off where they’re from. We love seeing the diversity and excitement from all the youth to experience UNITY #UNITYOK2026
Today marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey as we kick off UNITY’s 50th Anniversary celebration with lighting the UNITY Fire! ❤️💙
For five decades, UNITY has empowered Native youth by fostering leadership, strengthening cultural identity, and inspiring the next generation to serve their communities. What began 50 years ago has grown into a powerful legacy of hope, resilience, and Indigenous leadership that continues to shape the future.
As we gather with youth, advisors, alumni, and tribal leaders from across Indian Country, we honor those who paved the way while celebrating the leaders who are carrying that legacy forward.
Here’s to celebrating the past, embracing the present, and inspiring the next 50 years of Native youth leadership. #UNITYOK2026
Last night the Local Planning Committee also hosted a traditional Stomp Dance. It was a special evening of culture, connection, and community as friends and families gathered to honor tradition, share songs and dances, and enjoy time together. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so meaningful. We’re grateful to all who continue to keep these traditions strong for future generations. We are excited to see what today as in store! #UNITYOK2026
The Local Planning Committee of the 2026 National UNITY Conference hosted tonight’s UNITY Powwow. Kicking off the conference with a room full of positive energy, culture, and community was the perfect way to begin what’s sure to be an incredible few days. Looking forward to everything tomorrow has in store! #UNITYOK2026
Our UNITY pre-conference activities also included our Healing Circle training hosted by UNITY Alumni and our Youth Empowerment Hour hosted by the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. What a great day of Youth Leadership development and socializing before the conference officially kicks off tomorrow. What has been your favorite part? #UNITYOK2026
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