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By MONA GABLE MAY 26, 2020
Michelle Tom stared into the screen. The Navajo doctor had just finished a grueling shift at the Winslow Indian Health Care Center urgent care facility in Winslow, Ariz., caring for Covid-19 patients. Now, she was spending her Friday night speaking via livestream to Native American youth about the pandemic. “I’ve seen it hit everyone,” she said of the coronavirus. “But I have the strength of my ancestors, the strength of my prayers, and the strength of all of you. We have to keep talking about it, especially to our young people.” Read More
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Last Updated: May 28, 2020
Become a UNITY Member for FREE in 2020!
The National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee first suggested the idea of waiving affiliation fees as a way to be more inclusive and assist those who have been impacted by the pandemic. UNITY acted on the recommendation and is excited to waive this year’s affiliation fees for youth councils and individuals in hopes to reach even more Native youth through the upcoming virtual events. Those who have already paid their membership dues will automatically be in “Good Standing” through July 1, 2022.
Youth Councils and Individual Members may join the UNITY Network for free when completing an Annual Report before June 15, 2020.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2020
25 Under 25 Awardee featured in NCAI Native Vote Virtual Rally
NCAI Launches 2020 Native Vote Efforts
with Star-Studded Virtual Rally
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Last Updated: May 28, 2020
Phoenix teens raise $11,000 for supplies to send to the Navajo Nation
by Alana Minkler, Arizona Republic Published 6:27 p.m. MT May 27, 2020
In three weeks, a friend group of teenagers in Phoenix raised over $11,000 for supplies to donate to the Navajo Nation. Read More
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Last Updated: May 30, 2020
Save the Dates for UNITY Virtual Conference: June 25, July 9 & July 23
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Last Updated: May 30, 2020
UNITY Quarantine Dance Party For Native Youth! Send In your Video for a Chance to Win $100
2020 National UNITY Virtual Conference
Featuring emcee one
July 23, 2020
2:30 PM Eastern // 1:30 PM Central // 12:30 PM Mountain // 11:30 AM Pacific // 1030 AM Alaska
A Prize Drawing for a $100 Cash Prize and UNITY Swag for Dance Video Submissions!
Native Youth have an opportunity to win big by submitting a video dancing to your favorite songs.
Click HERE to learn more, & sign up to submit a Dance Video!
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Posted: May 28, 2020
Sign up for the 2020 UNITY Virtual Cultural Exchange!
We want you to be part of the first ever virtual UNITY Cultural Exchange! The National UNITY Conference Talent Show is always a big hit every year and just because we’re going virtual this year doesn’t mean we can’t have a Cultural Exchange. We’re recruiting now for singers, dancers, storytellers, social teaching, and more! The only difference this year is you must videotape yourself doing your presentation for four minutes and then send the video to us! Have you always wanted to share a little bit of your culture? Now’s your chance!
Sign Up Here for One of the 20 Spots available in the Cultural Showcase
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Posted: May 28, 2020
Sign up for the 2020 UNITY Virtual Talent Show!
We want you to be part of the first ever virtual UNITY Talent Show! The National UNITY Conference Talent Show is always a big hit every year and just because we’re going virtual this year doesn’t mean we can’t have a Talent Show. We’re recruiting now for musicians, singers, dancers, spoken word artists, comedians, and more! The only difference this year is you must videotape yourself doing your talent for two minutes and then send the video to us! Have you always wanted to show off your unique talent? Now’s your chance!
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Posted: May 27, 2020
8 Gardening Tips From Indigenous Food Growers
YES! Magazine May. 25, 2020
By Stephanie Woodard
Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today. As you seek ways to replace them, you can look to Native gardens for ideas and inspiration. Read More
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Last Updated: May 27, 2020
As Covid-19 tears through Navajo Nation, young people step up to protect their elders
By MONA GABLE MAY 26, 2020
Michelle Tom stared into the screen. The Navajo doctor had just finished a grueling shift at the Winslow Indian Health Care Center urgent care facility in Winslow, Ariz., caring for Covid-19 patients. Now, she was spending her Friday night speaking via livestream to Native American youth about the pandemic. “I’ve seen it hit everyone,” she said of the coronavirus. “But I have the strength of my ancestors, the strength of my prayers, and the strength of all of you. We have to keep talking about it, especially to our young people.” Read More
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Last Updated: May 22, 2020
Native youth councils and advisers find ways to connect!
UNITY affiliated youth councils around the country are finding ways to meet to discuss their initiatives and continue their community service projects. Youth on the Yavapai Apache Nation in Arizona met last month via Zoom video conferencing. They are re-organizing as a youth council. By the end of the meeting, the youth decided to work on positive messaging in the community. Some committed to creating posters with positive messages to hang in the community. Others said they would write notes to include in food baskets that were being distributed to the elders. UNITY’s executive director Mary Kim Titla was invited to be a special guest at the meeting.
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