We are Dylan Felt (she/they) and Waapalaneexkweew AKA Dr. Nicky Bowman (Mohican/Lunaape; she/her) address their strategies to support 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous solidarity, love, and family. In both our Indigenous and transgender communities, storytelling occupies a sacred space. We want to embrace that space and share with you the story of our research and evaluation partnership, […]
UNITY is pleased to announce the appointment of five members of the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) Executive Committee. Those who chose to apply met the criteria and submitted their applications per the deadline are as follows: Mary Bush, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish-Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan, Midwest Regional Representative; Kaytlynn Johnston, Bishop Paiute Tribe of California, Pacific […]
Do you know a UNITY alumnus who should be recognized for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the Native American community? UNITY is accepting nominations for its prestigious Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year award. Application deadline is on June 18, 2021. APPLY HERE
Your Advisor does so much for your community, will you nominate them for this award? Effective and successful youth councils consistently have one key ingredient in common; an advisor who is involved, provides wise counsel and guidance, and is willing to work closely with youth council members as they make and carry out their decisions […]
The UNITY Peer Guides are dedicated to providing resources to Native youth who have been impacted by crime and trauma in their past. We believe Native youth with this lived resilience are the leaders we need to help heal our communities. The Healing Indigenous Lives Initiative (HILI) is excited to share the “Helping Children of […]
UNITY’s 2021 National Conference happening July 2-6, 2021, in Dallas, Texas! Would your organization like to do outreach to Native youth from across the country? Attend the National UNITY Conference by registering as an exhibitor. Spaces are limited this year. UNITY serves Native American and Alaska Native youth ages 14-24 years old. Your content should […]
‘Indigenous’ and ‘Native’ are identity markers used interchangeably across Turtle Island and are most often capitalized as nouns. ‘Native American’ is more and more rejected in protest against the settler states of the U.S. and Canada who presume their project of settlement and colonization of this land is finished. This is still Turtle Island.
Here are highlights from our conversation with Veronica V., age 24, from Santa Clara County, California. Veronica participates in iFoster’s TAY AmeriCorps program—an opportunity for transition-age foster youth (TAY) to gain the skills they need to find permanent employment once they age out of the foster care system and are on their own. In this role […]
Across Indian Country, we are witnessing tribal leaders and national Native organizations taking action to protect and position Native nations to see a better tomorrow. In order to take care of others, we must first starts learn how to properly protect ourselves. Here are some resources that illustrate best practices to keep yourself safe and […]
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS NEVER OKAY. StrongHearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) is a safe domestic violence and dating violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Anonymous and confidential.
