Sometimes leadership means stepping in to help others move forward. For Mazie Countryman, Co-President of the National UNITY Council Executive…
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For Watson Whitford, February was a month centered on community, ceremony, and connecting with Indigenous youth across borders. As Male…
When Native youth speak up about the challenges facing their communities, powerful solutions begin to emerge. This January, Mazie…
Phoenix, Arizona — January 19, 2026 During the UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, the National UNITY Council (NUC) officially adopted…
Hope for the future of Indian Country was on full display this January as hundreds of Native youth gathered in…
2026 National UNITY Conference | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma For nearly five decades, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) has uplifted…
Leadership doesn’t clock out for winter break. Even during a quieter December, Watson Whitford of Chippewa Cree and Navajo heritage…
Some moments remind you exactly why you lead. For Mazie Countryman—Northern Arapaho, Shoshone, and Navajo leader and Co-President of the…
When Indigenous youth step into leadership spaces—on campus, on the field, and in front of tribal leaders—real change begins. This…