We are excited to announce the launch of the UNITY Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest. This is your chance to inspire and mobilize your community to exercise their right to vote. We seek compelling, original, and impactful non-partisan PSA 1-minute videos. To enter the contest, you must attend at least […]
The National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee invites all youth within the network to sign up for one of the four upcoming virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these town hall meetings are designed to gather Native youth’s views on UNITY’s National Initiative to address wellness and restore tribal support systems. Youth are welcomed to share […]
UNITY is now accepting Speed Workshop submissions to be presented during the 2023 UNITY Midyear Conference The midyear conference will engage more than 400 Native youth from across the country through workshops, breakout sessions, and cultural sharing. We seek workshop leaders from a broad range of fields to participate in the speed workshops at the […]
Click here to read Bank Of America’s announcement: Celebrating the leaders and nonprofits driving progress for communities of color According to the article: Bank of America announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of the top five leaders who strive to advance racial […]
Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kim Kalliber By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News A fire was ignited in the heart of downtown Minneapolis on the morning of July 8. Over one hundred Indigenous youth, hailing from tribal nations throughout the country, approached that fire adding their choice of sage, cedar, or tobacco, and guided its smoke over their […]
Highlights included appearances by Native American celebrities and influencers, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities.Mesa, Az – UNITY hosted its annual midyear conference February 25-27 at the Phoenix Hilton Resort at the Peak, bringing together more than 400 attendees from tribal communities across the United States. Keynote speakers included America’s Got Talent finalist Brooke Simpson (Haliwa-Saponi), […]
Every decade, a national survey is conducted that guides the federal government’s funding decisions, congressional apportionment, resource allocation, and much more. The impact that the 2020 Census will have is going to be profound on many levels as it will shape and define every community’s future.
The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society offered the 2026 National Summer Youth Practicum for Native American and Alaska Native high school students ages 14–17. This opportunity was designed to give Native youth hands-on and classroom-based learning experiences in natural resource management and Indigenous knowledge. The program helps students better understand the importance of caring […]
Native News Online, in partnership with the Center for Native American Youth, invited Native youth ages 18–24 to share their voices through the National Native Youth Essay Contest. The contest theme, “America 250: A Republic Built on Native Land,” asked Native youth to reflect on the meaning of 1776, the upcoming 250th anniversary of the […]
Dream.Org is inviting people nationwide to share their hopes for the future through the Dream for America opportunity. As the country approaches the recognition of America’s first 250 years, this opportunity asks people to reflect on what they want to see built for the next generation. Participants can submit a short video or written response […]
The Natives Aiming to Inspire Values in Education, or NATIVE Pipeline, at Cal Poly Pomona is designed to inspire Native American students to attend college and explore their academic potential. The program helps students build a strong support system while navigating college life. Participants have access to peer mentors, faculty mentors, cultural activities on campus, […]
UNITY proudly recognizes our last group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are grounded in culture, education, and service, and are actively creating change through advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. Reg Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians) is a UC Berkeley student studying Conservation & […]
A unique opportunity is helping Native students gain the skills, certifications, and experience needed to protect their communities and natural resources. The Native Youth Firefighter Training Program, a partnership between the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, is creating pathways for Indigenous youth to pursue careers in wildland firefighting and […]
Indigenous young people across the Mid-Atlantic region have an exciting opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills and make a lasting impact on climate justice. The Earth Guardians Indigenous Youth Initiative is now accepting applications for its 2026 Leadership Training Program, a weeklong retreat and training designed for Indigenous youth ages 18–30. Open to participants from […]
The Heard Museum Guild invited young Native artists nationwide to submit artwork for the 68th Annual Indian Fair & Market, held March 7–8, 2026. The American Indian Youth Art Show + Sale gave talented Native youth an opportunity to share their creativity with a wide audience of Native artists, buyers, collectors, and community members. Selected […]
The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence hosted the 2026 AI/AN Medical School Applicant Workshop to help American Indian and Alaska Native students prepare for the medical school application process. This virtual workshop was designed for AI/AN students planning to apply to medical school within the next one to two years. Participants received guidance on […]
Pollinator Stewards Alaska is planning a Caring for Pollinators Workshop to bring Alaskans together to learn, share knowledge, and support community-led stewardship of pollinator species. Pollinator Stewards Alaska is a group dedicated to improving collaborative care for Alaska’s many pollinators. The upcoming gathering will focus on helping community members better understand pollinators and develop local […]
