UNITY participants’ and youth’s safety and well-being are our utmost priority. As we prepare for this year’s National UNITY Conference, please know we will work closely with all advisors and chaperones to promote a safe experience. In fact, during the planning of UNITY events, we work closely with each property’s security team to outline safety […]
Are you a Youth Council Advisor or a Chaperone attending the 2023 UNITY National Conference in Washington DC? Join us live on Facebook this Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 5 pm MST for the latest information. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82717658478 Nearly two-thousand Native youth will be traveling to Washington DC for the National UNITY conference June […]
Click HERE to update your contact information with UNITY. We are proud to launch a new and improved national native network database called UNITY Connect. Not only should Native Youth and Youth Councils update their information, but we are also seeking to update contacts for partnering organizations, tribal leaders, alumni, and other resources. Please take […]
2023 UNITY J.R. Cook Advisor of the Year Award Deadline: May 31, 2023 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 nurture and […]
2023 Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year Award Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST) Application Link: https://forms.gle/4u7mv1cQmvCR7fGN8 Do you know a UNITY alum 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. The purpose […]
Join us for two great events this week! College Fund Resources 101 Learn about the great opportunities the College Fund has to offer! Our Student Services staff will provide a 30-minute presentation on our scholarships, our Native Pathways and Career Pathways programs and more! Click below to register! Tuesday, January 24th 5:30 PM Mountain time […]
A relationship with a mentor can be a valuable resource for a young person during life’s critical moments. OJP.GOV Click here for more information Successful mentoring relationships can improve a child’s self-esteem and academic achievement while deterring substance use, delinquency, and other high-risk behaviors. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has long supported […]
Mentoring PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO NATIVE YOUTH The mentoring literature focused on American Indian and Alaska Native youthi is growing, and it is further informed by empirical work from other countries, such as Canada and New Zealand. Nevertheless, rigorous research remains limited in understanding the strengths and needs of this group. Studies to date demonstrate […]
Mentoring PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO NATIVE YOUTH This resource contains tips and recommendations for mentoring practitioners for enhancing cultural competence in their work with Native youth. It includes information about cultural norms and cross-cultural communication as well as tips for training and retaining mentors, with specific information about training non-Native mentors. Guide and Handbook […]
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 […]
