The Native America Hear Our Voices Arise (NAHOVA) Youth Council from the Nez Perce Tribe has been named the 2024 UNITY Youth Council of the Year, an honor recognizing their remarkable community impact. Embodying UNITY’s mission of inspiring hope and changing lives, NAHOVA overcame recruitment challenges and achieved significant growth. Their standout accomplishments include organizing […]
For O’Shay Birdinground, an Apsáalooke youth leader and Rocky Mountain Representative on the National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee, leadership is rooted in the wisdom of his ancestors and the traditions of his people. This summer, O’Shay participated in a vision quest with his local youth council, Ak Bacheeitchilewioosh, or “Those Who Will Become Leaders,” in […]
Each year, the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Inc. movement stands as a beacon of hope, empowerment, and strategic action, bringing together Native youth from across the nation in an unparalleled display of leadership and collective impact. Representing over 300 youth councils, UNITY’s delegation of youth leaders is a testament to the diversity and […]
The Comanche Nation IAMNDN Youth Council demonstrates how UNITY’s mission empowers Native youth to lead transformative initiatives within their communities. Through cultural celebration, education, and service, this council embodies the core values of spiritual, social, and physical wellness while fostering leadership and resilience among its members. Celebrating Cultural Identity At the heart of IAMNDN’s outreach […]
The Native America Hear Our Voices Arise (NAHOVA) Youth Council of the Nez Perce Tribe stands as a shining example of UNITY’s mission in action. By combining community outreach, cultural preservation, and wellness initiatives, NAHOVA demonstrates how a youth council can make a tangible impact while inspiring new groups to organize and serve their communities. […]
UNITY is hosting regional meet-ups for the purpose of bringing youth councils and Native youth together. At these meetings, UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters are invited to participate virtually to reconnect and work toward goals and project plans. These meetups are designed to serve as an opportunity to network and share resources as well […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] You still have time to get the best rate for the 2023 UNITY Conferences! Don’t delay and register today! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] 2023 UNITY Midyear Conference February 23 – 26, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe Phoenix, Arizona Early Bird: $300 December 13 – January 31: $375 February 1 – On-site: $450 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”35887″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The National UNITY Council elected its new 2022-23 Executive Committee Members who were honored at UNITY’s annual Gala during the National UNITY Conference this July. Imagine nearly 2,000 Native youth from around the country listening to powerful messages for five days at the National UNITY Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, presented by the Fort […]
2022 Spring UNITY Regional Meet-Ups for Native Youth Join the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee as they host the Spring UNITY Regional Native Youth Meet Ups. At these meet-ups, youth councils are invited to gather to grow relationships and work towards goals. These MeetUps will serve as a networking opportunity and a brainstorming session […]
UNITY is awarding (20) $250.00 mini-grants for Environmental Projects! The UNITY Earth Ambassadors know that the time to address Climate Change is now! Our people have always been earth protectors and caretakers. What better way to revitalize our cultural environmental teaching than by developing an Environmental Community Project! All you have to do is tell […]
