FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Becky Antiocobecky@uriascommunications.com July 27, 2026 50 YEARS OF GENERATIONAL IMPACT: UNITY CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY WITH LANDMARK NATIONAL CONFERENCE More than 3,000 Native Youth, Tribal Leaders, and Advocates Gathered for Five Days of Cultural Resilience, Leadership Development, and Historic Milestones Phoenix, […]
UNITY is calling on trusted adult volunteers to support our youth during the 2026 National UNITY Conference in Oklahoma City! As we prepare to welcome Native youth, advisors, presenters, families, and guests from across the country, we are looking for dependable adults to serve on the UNITY Eagles Team. This volunteer team will help provide […]
UNITY proudly recognizes another group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are working across health, housing, environment, communications, and community leadership to create meaningful change in their communities. Kiian Huenemann (Navajo Nation) is a Stanford University student studying Cellular, Molecular, and Organismal Biology on […]
UNITY is excited to announce the launch of its first annual Youth of the Year Award, recognizing one outstanding Native youth for their leadership, service, and positive impact in their community. This new award celebrates Native youth who are stepping up, giving back, and making a difference through community service. Whether you have volunteered with your […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is excited to announce a special collaboration with RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City, offering conference attendees and youth participants an opportunity to enjoy outdoor adventures at a significantly discounted rate. Located just a short distance from the conference grounds, RIVERSPORT is known for its exciting outdoor recreation experiences, including […]
UNITY proudly recognizes the first five of the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are creating meaningful change through education, advocacy, culture, research, and service in their communities and beyond. Aliyah Atencio (Santo Domingo Pueblo) earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of […]
UNITY invites youth councils to sign up to share culture, teachings, songs, prayers, stories, encouragement, or other forms of “Good Medicine” at the UNITY Fire during the 2026 National UNITY Conference. For many years, the UNITY Fire has served as a place of support, healing, prayer, reflection, and spiritual nourishment for conference attendees. As with […]
A Legacy 50 Years in the Making: UNITY Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary Mesa, AZ — United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY), the nation’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to Native youth leadership development, today announced two inspiring keynote speakers for its 2026 National Conference, taking place this summer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NBA athlete Lindy […]
UNITY’s 50th Anniversary Open House stood as a meaningful and intentional celebration of five decades dedicated to uplifting Native youth, strengthening cultural identity, and cultivating the next generation of leaders. This milestone reflected not only UNITY’s long-standing legacy, but also the ongoing commitment and collective effort that have carried its mission forward for 50 years. […]
Get ready to fill those lanyards! In celebration of UNITY’s 50th Anniversary, all registered National UNITY Conference attendees will receive a special keepsake memento: the official 50th Anniversary logo pin. This commemorative pin is for attendees to keep as a reminder of this historic gathering and their place in UNITY’s 50-year legacy. But the fun […]
