UNITY invites Native youth, youth council members, advisors, and adult supporters to take part in a special one-day Healing Circle Training before the 2026 National UNITY Conference in Oklahoma City. This training will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the day before the official start of the National UNITY Conference, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. […]
UNITY proudly recognizes another group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are working across fields including policy, health, education, justice, and community advocacy to support and uplift Native communities. Gabriel Spinks (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation) is a Minneapolis-based political strategist and […]
Kanik Deschene is demonstrating how youth leadership can create meaningful impact both locally and globally through volunteer service, public health education, and community-building initiatives. Representing the Northeast UNITY Region and connected with Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, Kanik has dedicated significant time to service projects that support wellness, youth engagement, and community care. One of […]
Kaylee Evans is creating meaningful opportunities for cultural education, advocacy, and student leadership through her involvement in Native student initiatives in the Northeast Region. Based in North Carolina and actively engaged at Columbia University, Kaylee has helped organize events that center Native visibility, wellness, cultural expression, and community connection for Indigenous students and allies. One […]
UNITY is excited to announce the launch of its first annual Youth of the Year Award, recognizing one outstanding Native youth for their leadership, service, and positive impact in their community. This new award celebrates Native youth who are stepping up, giving back, and making a difference through community service. Whether you have volunteered with your […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is excited to announce a special collaboration with RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City, offering conference attendees and youth participants an opportunity to enjoy outdoor adventures at a significantly discounted rate. Located just a short distance from the conference grounds, RIVERSPORT is known for its exciting outdoor recreation experiences, including […]
UNITY proudly recognizes the first five of the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are creating meaningful change through education, advocacy, culture, research, and service in their communities and beyond. Aliyah Atencio (Santo Domingo Pueblo) earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of […]
Kahmussa Green is using her voice, leadership, and platform as a student-athlete to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) while uplifting Native representation throughout the Northwest Region. Based in Warm Springs Reservation, Kahmussa has become a visible advocate for Indigenous youth, cultural awareness, and community healing through public speaking, film participation, athletics, […]
The Native Organizers Alliance is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming virtual event featuring Kiliii Yüyan, an award-winning photographer, author, and National Geographic Explorer. Titled “Guardians of Life: Indigenous Science, Indigenous Wisdom, and Restoring the Planet,” the webinar will explore the powerful relationship between Indigenous peoples and their ancestral homelands through photography, storytelling, and lived experience. […]
Zoe Loonsfoot is demonstrating the power of Native youth leadership through service, cultural engagement, and community wellness initiatives across the Midwest Region. Based in Michigan, Zoe has dedicated time and energy to supporting youth wellness, cultural teachings, and community care through volunteerism, mentorship, and collaboration with tribal youth programs. Throughout the past year, Zoe participated […]
