In the Fort Berthold community of White Shield, North Dakota, February was a month focused on culture, creativity, and personal growth. Weston Bird, Great Plains Representative for the National UNITY Council Executive Committee and a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation, helped support events that strengthened connections within the community while encouraging youth […]
When Native youth come together with purpose, powerful ideas begin to take shape. This January, Weston Bird of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation continued his leadership journey by helping guide youth through planning, healing, and community engagement during the UNITY Midyear Conference and back home in North Dakota. As the Great Plains Regional Representative […]
Phoenix, Arizona — January 19, 2026 During the UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, the National UNITY Council (NUC) officially adopted a powerful resolution titled “Restoring Balance: Healing Trauma & Ending Violence in Native Communities.”Approved at the National UNITY Council Business Meeting with a quorum present, the resolution establishes a unified, youth-driven framework to address some […]
2026 National UNITY Conference | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma For nearly five decades, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) has uplifted individuals and youth councils whose leadership strengthens Native youth, families, and communities across Indian Country. As part of the 2026 National UNITY Conference—a historic gathering marking UNITY’s 50th Anniversary —we are proud to honor exceptional […]
When Native youth lead with generosity and cultural pride, entire communities feel it. This December, Weston Bird of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation demonstrated what servant leadership looks like in action—through service projects, cultural education, and powerful community gatherings in White Shield, North Dakota. As the Great Plains Regional Representative on the National UNITY […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] The National UNITY Council (NUC) continues to move forward because of the leadership, commitment, and impact of UNITY Youth Councils across the country. As we prepare for the upcoming UNITY Midyear Conference, the NUC Executive Committee is pleased to share this 30-day notice of items that will be presented for review and action […]
November was a month of culture, competition, and confidence-building for Weston (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), Great Plains Regional Representative, as he supported youth leadership at home and elevated Native youth voices on a national stage. Back in White Shield High School, Weston helped lead his Youth Council’s annual Handgames Tournament, welcoming students from Twin Buttes and […]
October was a month of hands-on leadership and relationship-building for Victor Organista (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation), Executive Committee Member for the Southern Plains. Across community spaces—from skateparks to powwow grounds—Victor focused on empowering Native youth with skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead. The month kicked off with a public skateboarding event at the PBPN Skatepark, […]
Weston Bird (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), Great Plains Regional Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, witnessed the power of storytelling and culture as medicine within his community of White Shield, North Dakota. Though his month was quieter than usual, it was filled with deep reflection and learning — reminding him that healing and leadership […]
This fall, Weston (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara), Great Plains Regional Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, demonstrated what true leadership looks like — courage, community, and resilience in the face of challenge. Though the season brought both celebration and hardship, Weston continued to embody the UNITY mission by uplifting youth and honoring culture within […]
