At the break of dawn, the Tribal Images Youth Council brought together community members, families, and educators for a powerful Sunrise Ceremony held at Tucson High School. The gathering welcomed approximately 30 attendees and served as a moment of reflection, unity, and spiritual renewal. As the first light of day crept over the horizon, the […]
The Fort Hall Youth Council actively participated in the Fort Hall Indian Day Powwow, a two-day celebration of culture, dance, and community. Fifteen youth council members dedicated their time to assist the powwow committee while also leading fundraising efforts for their future attendance at the National UNITY Conference. Throughout the weekend, the youth council supported […]
The Fort Hall Youth Council proudly participated in the 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Parade, bringing spirit, culture, and community pride to the streets of Pocatello. Thirteen youth council members came together to decorate a donated trailer, transforming it into a vibrant float that represented their people and community with honor and creativity. The youth […]
On September 22, 2023, the Poarch Creek Youth Council hosted “Taste of the South” in Atmore, Alabama—a culturally rich event that used food as a powerful medium to educate the community about Creek traditions and heritage. With 10–12 youth participating, the event emphasized social wellness by fostering connection, identity, and intergenerational learning through traditional cuisine. […]
Are you wondering what to do with unused youth program funding for Fiscal Year 2023? UNITY is happy to work with you! Below are the conference registration rates for 2024 (with no increases from 2023): UNITY Midyear Conference 2024 February 2 – 4 Phoenix, AZ Early Bird (now through November 15) $300 Discounted (Nov. 16 – […]
Would you like to serve as a featured news anchor for UNITY News? UNITY is seeking 10 news anchors (males and females) for a two-minute News segment once a month. One will be selected per month. Those selected will have the opportunity to read UNITY News updates and will receive a $150 stipend. All you have to do is submit a :35 – :40 audition video. You don’t […]
UNITY has a very limited supply of blankets specially made for the 2023 National UNITY conference held in Washington, DC. The art used on the blankets was created by Evynn Richardson, Haliwa-Saponi, to coincide with the National UNITY Conference theme “Restoring the Spirit of Native Youth.” The design features the traditional northeastern blanket dance. The popular […]
The Comanche Nation IAMNDN Youth Council hosted a dynamic three-day Media Camp at the Higher Education Center in Lawton, Oklahoma, offering youth hands-on experience in a wide range of creative and communication fields. With 25 participants, the camp focused on developing practical skills in areas such as camera operation, graphic design, journalism, interviewing, music production, […]
Click Here to RSVP: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82638612872 UNITY in partnership with WeRNative And THRIVE presents the Healing Circle Webinar in honor of National Suicide Awareness Month. Join to learn tools for safe and effective prevention messaging and resources for community engagement. This one-hour webinar training is open to any Native youth and their advocates.
Written Report by National UNITY Council’s Southern Plains Representative, Mahiya Ramirez On August 15th, I had the opportunity to journey down to Livingston, TX, to visit the Inner Voice Youth Council of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to participate in their Recruitment night. On the way down, I began thinking of what I could say […]
