6/19/2023 23:15:39 Derek Capitan Executive Committee member “I take great pride in being a student researcher on the UNM Campus and to be representing the Center for Water and the Environment and finding environmental solutions for Indigenous communities. Here we students were given an opportunity to talk about our research but with a cool twist […]
6/1/2023 11:25:20 Elwood McClellan Jr Southern Plains Representative Here at the University of Central Oklahoma, we hosted a “Indigenous Broncho Premier”. This event brought in Native high school students throughout oklahoma to obtain information on how to get into college, the different routes that can be taken, and scholarship resources. The outcome of this event […]
6/10/2023 6:02:41 Nathan Solorio Executive committee In the beginning of April I had the opportunity to be invited to the Running Strong for American Indian Youth Blanket Ceremony. There I had chance to talk and listen to Billy Mills. Running Strong for American Indian Youth This happened in Washington D.C This happened on April 26th […]
In celebration of Earth Day, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) announces the 2023-2024 class of UNITY Earth Ambassadors. The environmental stewardship and leadership program, which began in the 1990s, provides Native American youth with training sessions and informational workshops to increase their knowledge of environmental issues affecting Indian Country. “Our newest class of Earth […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba [email protected] April 22, 2023 Mesa, Arizona – In celebration of Earth Day, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) announces the 2023-2024 class of UNITY Earth Ambassadors. The environmental stewardship and leadership program, which began in the 1990s, provides Native American youth […]
Would you like to serve as news anchors for UNITY News? UNITY is seeking one male news anchor and one female anchor to host daily News segments at this year’s National UNITY Conference. If you’re planning to attend the conference and you’d like to be considered as a host, all you have to do is […]
6/19/2023 22:21:27 DJ Capitan Executive Committee member I applied to Earth Ambassadors and rightfully so. It falls right in line with what I’m studying which is environmental engineering. We share common values in that we are saving, protecting, and finding new ways in how we treat mother earth. I spent the month reflecting before applying […]
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) celebrated Earth Week (April 17-22) with several events on and around the Qualla Boundary encouraging knowledge of environmental and wildlife issues. “Earth Day is where you recycle, you grow stuff, and you don’t throw trash around the […]
NORTHWEST REGIONAL REPORT FOR MARCH, 2023 Prepared by Jonathan J. Arakawa, NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative The month of March was very productive. The majority of this month was spent busy with my job and supporting our Executive Committee members. Spring 2023 Spring Regional Native Youth Meet-Ups The National UNITY Council Executive Committee successfully held […]
Brown University, March 3, 2023, Pictured, above: Anagali (Shace) Duncan smiles in Brown apparel at his high school athletic field. Sequoyah High School is a boarding school for Indigenous students in grades 7-12. Meet 20-year-old environmental advocate Anagali (Shace) Duncan of the Cherokee Nation. “Respect, humility, and reciprocity describe Anagali best” shared Laura Smith, Program Coordinator with […]
