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Prioritizing Safety: Why Every Advisor Needs a Travel Safety Plan for UNITY Conferences

As Native youth travel across the country to attend national events like the UNITY Conference, one essential element often determines whether the experience is smooth, secure, and empowering: a comprehensive travel safety plan. Advisors and chaperones play a vital role in not only guiding youth through transformative learning opportunities but also ensuring their well-being every […]

Native Youth Wellness – Reclaiming Health Through Cultural Identity

At the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, Native youth explored wellness through a cultural lens—connecting physical, mental, and spiritual health with identity and community. UNITY’s goal to build a stronger sense of belonging among Native youth was fully realized in workshops that empowered them to embrace traditional teachings while gaining modern tools for healing and resilience. […]

UNITY Invites You to Join Our Spring Regional Meetups!

The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our spring regional meetups, designed to unite youth councils and Native youth from across the country. These virtual gatherings welcome UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters to reconnect, collaborate on shared goals, and develop impactful project plans. Our regional meetups are a great […]

Native Youth Unite to Inspire H.O.P.E.: A Call to Action for Grassroots Change

At the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference during the bi-annual Business Meeting, Native youth leaders from across the country came together to pass a powerful resolution as the National UNITY Council—Resolution 02-02-25-2: “Inspiring HOPE (Heart-to-Heart Conversations, Open-Minded Dialogue, Promoting Resources, Encouragement).” This initiative is a national call to action for the 300+ Native youth councils affiliated […]

Midyear Know Before You Go Webinar: Creating A Safety Plan

We are excited to invite you to a “Know Before You Go” webinar to help advisors and chaperones prepare to travel with their youth groups to a UNITY Conference. This session, led by UNITY Trainer Dr. Pearl Yellowman, will focus on Creating a Safety Plan for your youth group to ensure a safe, informed, and […]

Know Before You Go: Midyear 2025

All are welcome to attend the upcoming Live Q&A session to learn more about what to expect and how you can prepare for the forthcoming Conference. Click here to Register We are thrilled to welcome Advisors, Chaperones, Tribal Leaders, and your youth participants to the upcoming 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference! This year’s event will feature […]

Poarch Creek Tribal Youth Council: Leading with Generosity

The Poarch Creek Tribal Youth Council exemplifies UNITY’s mission of empowering Native youth to lead through service, cultural pride, and community connection. By organizing impactful events and fostering intertribal relationships, this youth council has strengthened its community and extended a helping hand to others in need. Their selfless acts demonstrate the transformative power of youth […]

Tesuque Pueblo Youth Coalition: Creating Opportunities for Youth

Building a Stronger PUEBLO  Through UNITY The Tesuque Pueblo Youth Coalition exemplifies the UNITY mission by fostering community, preserving cultural heritage, and addressing critical issues within their tribal nation. As part of the UNITY Network, the coalition demonstrates the transformative impact of youth leadership in driving social, spiritual, mental, and physical wellness initiatives in their […]

Native Village of Eyak Tribal Youth Council: A Connection Point For Community

The Native Village of Eyak Tribal Youth Council stands as a shining example of UNITY’s mission in action, connecting rural Alaska Native youth to a broader network of Indigenous peers across the country. Through events that celebrate culture, promote wellness, and foster leadership, the council embodies the transformative potential of youth councils in addressing community […]

Muscogee Nation Youth Council: A Model for Building Stronger Communities With UNITY

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Youth Council (MNYC) exemplifies the mission of UNITY in fostering leadership, cultural pride, and community wellness. By addressing challenges and creating meaningful connections within their tribal nation, the MNYC serves as a shining example of how youth councils can drive positive change. Their efforts highlight the unique ways youth councils function […]