Mentoring PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO NATIVE YOUTH Often these programs emphasize mentoring relationships for youth who are early in their engagement in the juvenile justice system or diverting them from involvement altogether ⎯ after an initial arrest or in lieu of sentencing for a minor crime. Recent years have also seen substantial investments, particularly […]
Please join the National UNITY Council Executive Committee for the Fall 2022 Regional Native Youth Meetups. The National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee is hosting UNITY Regional Meetups. At these meet-ups, UNITY-affiliated youth councils and supporters are invited to participate, gather together, reconnect and work towards goals and project plans. These Meetups will serve as a networking opportunity as well as […]
There are defining moments that shape us. UNITY interviewed 25 Under 25 Awardee Lily Painter to share some of her leadership growth from her past. As indigenous youth, our lives are living testimonies to our experiences. Read below to learn more about one of UNITY’s ambassadors and her journey to the leader she is today. […]
Promoting wellness to prevent suicide in Alaska – Click here for the Report The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council calls on all Alaskans to recognize our roles in building resilient individuals and resilient communities so we can act together to prevent suicide. The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC) advises the governor and legislature on issues relating […]
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day: Native Organizations Team Up to Increase Native Youth Voter Engagement Click here for full article in NATIVE NEWS ONLINE SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 On Monday, several Native American organizations announced they are coming together to form a coalition that focuses on increasing voter registration among Native youth. The National […]
From our partners at Tribal Tech: Communities, just like their members, will differ in their ability to deal with all the issues surrounding suicide and its prevention. The challenge in successful suicide prevention planning is to understand a communities’ readiness to take action and design prevention approaches that honor their belief and value system. This […]
Brought to you from our partners at WERNATIVE: 988 is the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is available across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors […]
When Someone Takes Their Own Life: How You Might Feel If someone you love has taken his or her life, you might be feeling devastated. You could be feeling shock, disbelief, and horror. You might be asking yourself: Why did they do it? Could I have prevented it? All these and so many other emotions […]
Native women continue to break new ground in the nation’s capital Click for full article in Thursday, September 15, 2022 By Acee Agoyo Indianz.Com WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s been a banner week for Native women trailblazers at all levels of U.S. government. On Monday, the White House announced Elizabeth Carr, a citizen of the Sault Ste. […]
Preventing Suicide: Multimedia Resources According to SAMHSA: Suicide takes precious lives. It can affect anyone, anywhere at any time, devastating families and even entire communities. But it is not inevitable. Help prevent suicide and offer support to those in crisis by sharing and airing these resources. Heart of the Land – Video for Alaska Native […]
