The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUCEC) program has had an impactful year, serving as the collective voice of Native youth nationwide. Elected annually in July, the two Executive Committees serving in 2024 have upheld UNITY’s mission of fostering the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of Native youth through a wide range of initiatives, […]
The UNITY 25 Under 25 program exemplifies the transformative power of Native youth leadership. This year, 25 outstanding leaders from diverse tribal communities across the United States showcased their ability to drive change through initiatives rooted in cultural preservation, environmental justice, mental health advocacy, and economic empowerment. Their collective efforts highlight UNITY’s mission to foster […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY), in partnership with the Center for Native American Youth and the White House, co-hosted the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum in Washington, D.C. The event, held at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building, brought together nearly 150 Native youth leaders nationwide to engage in […]
Uplifting Youth through Servant Leadership Sophie Landin, an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation), exemplifies servant leadership as the Great Plains Regional Representative on UNITY’s Executive Committee. In her community of White Shield, North Dakota, Sophie focuses on empowering Native youth and celebrating culture. She works closely with elders and […]
“Bridging Generations: Sophie Landin Leads Youth and Elders in Community Growth” The magic of intergenerational collaboration shines through in Sophie Landin’s leadership as the Great Plains Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. Her efforts this month in White Shield, North Dakota, brought elders and youth together, demonstrating how civic engagement and cultural pride […]
Growing Roots of Leadership: Sophie Landin Inspires Change in White Shield The power of tradition and intergenerational collaboration shapes the work of Sophie Landin, who represents the Great Plains on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. By empowering youth and engaging elders in White Shield, North Dakota, she has shown how leadership can build bridges, […]
Calling all Native youth and their Advocates! You are Invited! The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our joint regional meetups this fall, 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 […]
As the school year kicks off for the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) schools, youth in the Great Plains are not just hitting the books—they’re stepping up as future leaders. For Sophie Landin, the nationally elected Great Plains Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee and a proud member of the MHA Nation, the […]
For Sophie Landin, a proud member of the MHA Nation and a representative on the National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee, leadership is not just about making decisions—it’s about fostering collaboration, building community, and embodying the values that have guided Native American communities for generations. Through grassroots initiatives in her hometown of White Shield, North Dakota, […]
In a historic moment during the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) business meeting in Portland, Oregon, Native youth leaders from over 300 youth councils came together to identify and adopt the Top Ten Issues facing Native youth for 2024-25. These issues reflect the most pressing challenges experienced by Native communities nationwide and serve as a call […]
