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Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council Leads With Culture, Wellness and Community Service Across Fort Peck Nation

The Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council (NDO) of the Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Nation continues to create powerful opportunities for youth leadership through service, cultural connection and wellness-centered programming in Montana’s Rocky Mountain Region. With active youth members committed to mentoring, organizing and serving their community, NDO has remained a visible and […]

UNITY 50th Anniversary Pin Swap: Bring Your Youth Council, School, Tribe, or Organization Pins!

Get ready to fill those lanyards! In celebration of UNITY’s 50th Anniversary, all registered National UNITY Conference attendees will receive a special keepsake memento: the official 50th Anniversary logo pin. This commemorative pin is for attendees to keep as a reminder of this historic gathering and their place in UNITY’s 50-year legacy. But the fun […]

UNITY 50th Flashback Runway Costume Contest

Get ready to serve looks from the past 50 years! UNITY is excited to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with the UNITY Flashback Runway Costume Contest during Talent Night at the 2026 National UNITY Conference. Join us for Flashback Night on Saturday, July 11, at 7:00 PM during Talent Night. Youth and adults are invited to […]

Restore the Balance: Native Youth Leading Healing and Change

The National UNITY Council has taken a unified stand through its resolution, “Restore the Balance: Healing Trauma & Ending Violence in Native Communities,” reflecting the voices of Native youth nationwide and outlining a path rooted in healing, cultural strength, and action. Adopted at the 2026 UNITY Midyear Conference, the resolution highlights urgent challenges facing Native youth, including […]

Honoring Mother Earth: Indigenous Youth Lead the Way This Earth Day

Happy Earth Month! As communities around the world come together to recognize Earth Day, Native youth are stepping forward with powerful voices, rooted in tradition and driven by purpose. The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) Earth Ambassadors invite you to be part of this important movement during the upcoming UNITY Earth Day Webinar: […]

UNITY Invites Communities Nationwide to Join Sunrise Prayer on 50th Anniversary

On April 16, 2026, communities across the country are invited to greet the dawn in a moment of reflection, unity, and hope as United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) celebrates its 50th birthday. To begin this milestone day, UNITY will host a Sunrise Prayer at 6:00 a.m., welcoming Native youth, elders, families, and community […]

Behind the Boarding Passes: Spotlight on Helena Sorenson

Helena Sorenson has been quietly making big things happen for the UNITY family for a long time. From turning complex travel logistics into smooth arrivals, calm check-ins, and “we’re good” moments when everyone else is stress-sweating. Her career started in service, including volunteer work with the American Red Cross, and grew into decades of travel […]

CNAY Welcomes 2026 Fellowship Class

The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute has announced its 2026 CNAY Fellows, a group of 24 Indigenous leaders ages 18 to 24 committed to creating positive change in their communities. Representing 36 Tribal Nations and nine states, the Fellows will participate in a culturally grounded curriculum focused on Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, […]

Dancing for Awareness: Rhiannon Eaglespeaker Helps Bring Attention to MMIW on Campus

For Rhiannon Eaglespeaker, February was about using both cultural expression and community service to bring people together and support important causes. As a Rocky Mountain Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Rhiannon participated in events that raised awareness while continuing to give back to families in need. During the second weekend of February, […]

Where the Drum Leads: From Michigan to Ontario

For Gabriel Loonsfoot of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, February was filled with opportunities to share culture, strengthen community relationships, and support youth leadership through song, dance, and tradition. As a Midwest Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Gabriel spent the month participating in gatherings that celebrated Indigenous culture across Michigan and […]