FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Becky Antiocobecky@uriascommunications.com July 27, 2026 50 YEARS OF GENERATIONAL IMPACT: UNITY CELEBRATES GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY WITH LANDMARK NATIONAL CONFERENCE More than 3,000 Native Youth, Tribal Leaders, and Advocates Gathered for Five Days of Cultural Resilience, Leadership Development, and Historic Milestones Phoenix, […]
UNITY proudly recognizes our last group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are grounded in culture, education, and service, and are actively creating change through advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. Reg Macarro (Pechanga Band of Indians) is a UC Berkeley student studying Conservation & […]
UNITY proudly recognizes another group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are grounded in culture, education, and service while creating impact in their communities through advocacy, leadership, and storytelling. Meranden Numkena (Hopi Tribe & Navajo Nation) is a recent Arizona State University graduate in […]
UNITY invites Native youth, youth council members, advisors, and adult supporters to take part in a special one-day Healing Circle Training before the 2026 National UNITY Conference in Oklahoma City. This training will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026, the day before the official start of the National UNITY Conference, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. […]
UNITY proudly recognizes another group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are working across health, housing, environment, communications, and community leadership to create meaningful change in their communities. Kiian Huenemann (Navajo Nation) is a Stanford University student studying Cellular, Molecular, and Organismal Biology on […]
UNITY proudly recognizes another group of outstanding leaders in the 2026 UNITY 25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders class. These young leaders are working across fields including policy, health, education, justice, and community advocacy to support and uplift Native communities. Gabriel Spinks (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation) is a Minneapolis-based political strategist and […]
Kanik Deschene is demonstrating how youth leadership can create meaningful impact both locally and globally through volunteer service, public health education, and community-building initiatives. Representing the Northeast UNITY Region and connected with Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, Kanik has dedicated significant time to service projects that support wellness, youth engagement, and community care. One of […]
Kaylee Evans is creating meaningful opportunities for cultural education, advocacy, and student leadership through her involvement in Native student initiatives in the Northeast Region. Based in North Carolina and actively engaged at Columbia University, Kaylee has helped organize events that center Native visibility, wellness, cultural expression, and community connection for Indigenous students and allies. One […]
UNITY is excited to announce the launch of its first annual Youth of the Year Award, recognizing one outstanding Native youth for their leadership, service, and positive impact in their community. This new award celebrates Native youth who are stepping up, giving back, and making a difference through community service. Whether you have volunteered with your […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is excited to announce a special collaboration with RIVERSPORT in Oklahoma City, offering conference attendees and youth participants an opportunity to enjoy outdoor adventures at a significantly discounted rate. Located just a short distance from the conference grounds, RIVERSPORT is known for its exciting outdoor recreation experiences, including […]
