On February 24, 2024, the Health & Wellness Committee of the FINAL Youth Council hosted a meaningful Youth Self-Love Day at the Phoenix Indian Center. This intimate event focused on promoting mental wellness through intentional self-care practices and cultural appreciation. The day’s activities included guided journaling, mindful movement exercises, and open discussions that encouraged participants […]
On February 21, 2024, the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council joined forces with Kickapoo Youth from Preserving the Future and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Behavioral Health team to host a powerful and heartfelt conversation centered around youth mental health. The virtual event created a safe and supportive space for Native youth to share their experiences, struggles, […]
2024 UNITY J.R. Cook Advisor of the Year Award Deadline: May 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST) Application Link: https://forms.gle/4pb4kF9rCraKCFof9 This award is named after UNITY’s late former and first Executive Director. JR Cook was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. UNITY values the dedication of the many individuals who provide adult leadership and […]
Click to read full article -BY KAILI BERG JANUARY 31, 2024 The National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC) invested more than a million dollars into helping Native Americans living in urban centers be counted accurately in the 2020 Census. That investment is looking to pay off in the upcoming elections, according to a new report by […]
Thinking about joining the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee? It’s a great way to make friends, network and gain leadership experience, especially in serving your region. However, it can also require a significant time commitment. This petition is for National UNITY Council (NUC) members interested in running for regional area representative positions and Co-Presidents […]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNITY Western Region (@unity.western_region) Join the Western and Southwest Regions for the Spring 2024 Native Youth Meet Up! The National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee is hosting regional meet ups for the purpose of bringing youth councils and Native youth together. At these meetings, […]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNITY Western Region (@unity.western_region) Want to have your Midyear Reflections featured on UNITY’s website? Email your stories to la.buford@unityinc.org and nucec@unityinc.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba February 6, 2024 melissa@uriascommunications.com Highlights included appearances by Native American celebrities and influencers, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities Phoenix, Ariz. – Hundreds of Native youth from around the country are now armed with advocacy plans to help their tribal communities. They learned how to advocate for top issues […]
Left to right: Lourdes Pereira, 23, Matthew Holgate, 23, Alec Ferreira, 25, Shelbylyn Henry, 32, Xavier Medina, 25, and Nalani Lopez, 19. The six voters met with NPR at the Phoenix Indian Center in downtown Phoenix, Az. Grace Widyatmadja/NPR Read Full NPR Article here
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Youth Council (MNYC) has spent the past year building a strong and impactful partnership with the MCN Elders Program, bridging the generational gap through shared knowledge, mutual respect, and heartfelt connection. What began as simple collaboration has grown into lasting friendships and ongoing cultural exchange that benefits both youth and elders. […]
