UNITY 25 under 25 awardee, Shayla French, 19, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is giving back to her community and is promoting literacy and cultural education at the same time. Shayla created activity bundles for children visiting the American Indian Health and Family Services clinic in Detroit, Michigan. Shayla, who also designed an […]
The Mvskoke Nation Youth Council recently served as ushers at a special screening of Reservation Dogs for the Muscogee Nation. The event was held at the River Spirit Resort in August. The group was excited for this opportunity as several members were hoping to have a watch party when the first show aired on FX […]
Chicago Indigenous Tribal Youth (C.I.T.Y.) Council received the honor of 2021 UNITY Youth Council of the Year was named at the National UNITY Conference in Dallas, Texas on July 4th.
As we acknowledge September as National Suicide Prevention Month, join us in shining light on the importance of choosing life and learning to live in wellness. While also sharing stories of inspiration and hope.
Native Governance Center: During times of crisis, the messages we send to our stakeholders matter more than ever. Tribal governments and Native organizations are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and are making important decisions to protect the health and safety of their people. As Indigenous people, we believe that our methods and modes of […]
Do you know any Native artists ages 14-24? Enter to win Cash Prizes for your art! Both Hand-drawn or computer illustrations are accepted for this challenge. The posters should encourage other youth to share their pandemic experiences by taking the Youth and Young Adult (YYA) COVID-19 Impacts Study. Every Native youth had a different experience […]
Join us for an informational webinar! Share this webinar with those in your community to further explain the purpose of the YYA survey, benefits, and incentives. Your participation and shared stories in the Impacts Study will help create affirming spaces for all Native youth to thrive. Webinar Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Time: 3pm PST […]
UNITY Youth Programs staff members collaborated with SAMHSA to host a two-part webinar series this summer aimed at helping SAMHSA grantees with bringing youth councils to their communities. In an effort to help boost youth council activities and presence throughout Indian Country, UNITY staff is striving to increase youth council support during this time of […]
Most importantly, taking this survey is a call for all Native Youth to Take action as allies and LGBTQI2S+ persons, ages 14- 24. No matter how we identify, we have a part to play as an advocate. Your participation and shared stories in the Youth and Young Adult (YYA) COVID-19 Impacts Study will help create […]
