As we continue to find ways to heal our mental and emotional health, we learn to utilize various means to bring about healing. For many Native youth, music and creating are that outlet. So we are excited to provide a platform for Native youth and artists to showcase their talents. “UNITY Turn Up Tuesdays” will […]
When Indigenous Matriarchs support each other and their personal growth it is magic. UNITY interviewed the phenomenal National UNITY Council Vice Present and Southeastern Regional Representative Evynn Ksé:hahiyé Richardson on her colleague UNITY 25 Under 25 awardee Lily Painter. Evynn nominated her Fellowship Sister for this prestigious national recognition award after working closely with her […]
Meet Chelbie Turtle, Cherokee: Chelbie is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is a junior at Northeastern State University pursuing a double major in political science and criminal justice. She is a member of the NSU Honors Program, the Northeastern Student Government Association where she serves as Student Body President, and the Oklahoma […]
In the U.S., suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people 10 to 24 years old. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for AI/ANs 10-34 years old. But suicide can be prevented. National Suicide Prevention Week is Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. Here’s what you […]
A Look At Nathan Solorio, A Local 25 Under 25 Award Recipient Click here for the full article Meredith Willse York Dispatch As a child, Nathan Solorio routinely faced bullying on his bus rides to school because of his long hair. Other children pulled on his braids and used slurs against him. His mom, Misty Solorio, […]
Reflections from Great Plains regional representative, Justice Fox of the Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara nation: I attended the first Healing Circle training in Oklahoma, along with the celebration of UNITY’s founder J.R Cook. One new thing I learned about another culture was how many different styles of dancing there are within Indian Country. Our Female […]
School has started or it will be soon, wherever you are. How can advisors support Youth Council members throughout the school year? The classic question still stands, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” UNITY has a history of advocating for career and educational opportunities. Serving College and High School aged youth, […]
In their UNITY workshop, Rudy Indigenous (Pina) and Abby Rush dove into the basic principles and foundations of building healthy habits and relationships with oneself and the community around them, while keeping focus on the Six Areas of Wellness and how it relates to our lives culturally. Tribal Unite was created to serve as an […]
Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kim Kalliber By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News A fire was ignited in the heart of downtown Minneapolis on the morning of July 8. Over one hundred Indigenous youth, hailing from tribal nations throughout the country, approached that fire adding their choice of sage, cedar, or tobacco, and guided its smoke over their […]
“I always love UNITY and the renewed energy it gives me,” said newly elected Female Co-President, Chenoa Scippio. “UNITY is important to me because it truly does inspire hope and saves lives. I was so happy to be able to introduce youth from my community to the power of UNITY in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” “I thought […]
