www.smithsonianmag.com: On Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020, the museum brings young Native activists together online to discuss the tension between history and memory, and how both are reflected in the current racial and social landscape. Hip-hop artist Frank Waln contributes a musical performance. From left to right: Musician Frank Waln; panelists UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee […]
With the increase of virtual activity in all aspects of society, more and more students are learning and interacting online for their education. With this presentation, our presenters will share some tips and advice on learning virtually as well as some online resources that can help students be effective learners. Our presenters are Nazhoona Betsuie […]
CLICK Here To WATCH & Learn: UNITY not only strives to Inspire Hope in Native youth, but their advisors, mentors and support staff as well. The national UNITY network is connected by the community members on the ground who have the shared mission to uplift Native youth in their corners of Indian Country. To kick-off […]
Tele-Native Youth: Art is Medicine – Join the healing discussion on how Art is Medicine, with Generation Indigenous #CreativeNative Program Creator & Contemporary Artist Del Curfman (Apsáalooke); Institute of American Indian Arts Student Kami Jo Whiteclay; and 2019 Generation Indigenous Creative Native Age 5-9 Category Winner & Artist Aydrian Day (Hochunk, Ojibwe, Odawa, Bodewadmi & Lakota).
Leaders will cover topic relevant to Native youth like voting, virtual learning and social media. October 5, 2020 – Mesa, AZ – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) will hold a series of webinars this fall that will further its mission of fostering the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native […]
#NativeYouthVote 2020 Join UNITY for a UNITY Native Youth Vote Q&A with “Little Cheiis!” “It began when two young Native men began to record videos about Native history, news, and culture. They named themselves Little Cheiis, which is a Navajo word for grandpa. And since they are grandpas in training, they use the word little. […]
October 1, 2020 – Mesa, AZ – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is pleased to announce the reinstatement of eight members of the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) Executive Committee. Those who chose to apply, met the criteria and submitted their applications per the deadline are as follows:
The National Center Welcomes our “Virtual” Fall Intern – Faith Long The National Center has a new virtual intern for the fall. Faith Long came to the National Center from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee and is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Learn more about Faith, her work with the National […]
Written by Christine Tansey, Writer/Editor – Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention A Navajo member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Audriana—known as Audri—is 1 of 12 peer guides selected last year to participate in the Tribal Youth Leadership Development Initiative, a collaboration between OJJDP and United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY). The peer guides have named […]
Arizona! Your voter registration deadline is ONE WEEK away on October 5th. Arizona holds 11 electoral college votes and 6% of the Native vote. Check your registration status at https://NativesVote2020.com If you are voting by mail Arizona recommends mailing your ballot by Oct. 27.
