Phoenix, Arizona — January 19, 2026 During the UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, the National UNITY Council (NUC) officially adopted…
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Native youth leadership is strongest when it uplifts the well-being of the community. This January, Ethan Hedgepeth of Cherokee and…
For Tia Butler of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, January was a month rooted in cultural education, community outreach,…
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From the moment youth leaders arrive, the energy of the UNITY Midyear Conference is something you can feel in the…
Hope for the future of Indian Country was on full display this January as hundreds of Native youth gathered in…
January offered moments of reflection and connection for Alina Sanchez of the Miwok Wilton Rancheria, who serves as the Pacific…
January offered Alina Sanchez two powerful reminders that leadership often happens at the intersection of advocacy, education, and culture. As…
When Native youth show up fully as themselves—culture first, community always—powerful things happen. This January, Amaya Escalante of the Pascua…