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Early Bird Registration Rates Extended Through Monday, December 12, 2022!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] You still have time to get the best rate for the 2023 UNITY Conferences! Don’t delay and register today! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] 2023 UNITY Midyear Conference February 23 – 26, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe Phoenix, Arizona Early Bird:  $300 December 13 – January 31:  $375 February 1 – On-site:  $450 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel […]

Special Thank you from UNITY Executive Director

United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) has been impacting lives since 1976. Thank you so much to those who gave as part of the national Giving Tuesday campaign. Your support will further UNITY’s mission, which paraphrased will Inspire Hope and Change Lives. If you haven’t made a contribution, it’s not too late to give! […]

The women who built me: Lisa Turtle’s role model

2022-23 UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee   Parental genetics scientifically define parts of who we are, but it is not the only factor. From a young age, I have strongly resembled my mother, and I proudly smile each time someone reminds me of our similarities. However, each one of those smiles represents much more than […]

UNITY announces partnership with the Indigenous Youth Council, NM Indian Affairs Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sherrie Catanach, NM Indian Affairs Department [email protected] UNITY Mary Kim Titla, (480) 718-9793 [email protected]    Mesa, AZ – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is proud to partner with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) to provide resources at no cost to New Mexico Native youth ages 14 to […]

25 Under 25 Challenges Native Communities to Invest in Themselves

UNITY Youth Highlight For Chelbie Turtle, cultural sovereignty begins with active participation in the knowledge and relationships of one’s own nation. Her platform, Cultural Sovereignty: The Value of Knowing Your Nation, grew from learning Cherokee language, history, and lifeways alongside years of youth leadership and community involvement. Turtle was a member of UNITY’s 25 Under […]

New Mexico Healing Circle Training for Native youth

  Join UNITY for this free training for Native youth ages 14-26 years old. Sign Up today to attend the two-day training on December 10-11, 2022 hosted by the Indigenous Youth Council of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, on the University of New Mexico Campus. Registration is open to the first 100 New Mexico Native youth […]

Invest In Native Youth, Give to UNITY

Who will you be giving to, on Tuesday, November 29?  That day is #GivingTuesday—a global day of giving where people all over the world come together to support their favorite nonprofits. On November 29, 2022, the United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc (UNITY) has set a goal of $20,000 on #GivingTuesday.  We hope you will […]

UNITY Youth Take Center Court with Phoenix Suns

  UNITY was proud to partner with the Phoenix Suns to feature UNITY Native youth leaders in releasing the Phoenix Suns’ newest city uniform — as an homage to the diverse Native cultures in Arizona. UNITY played a big role in bringing all the Arizona tribes together for the Phoenix Suns’ ORIGINATIV launch. For more […]

25 Under 25 Partners with Grub Hub for Two Week Food Drive

UNITY Youth Highlight Ally Gee approached Fort Lewis College’s annual food and basic necessities drive with a question about who was being overlooked. Food donations were important, but she saw a continuing shortage of menstrual products at the campus pantry and wanted students to have more choices in caring for their health. The UNITY 25 […]

25 Under 25 Serves as Youth Advocate for Mental Health and Disability Leadership Exchange

UNITY Youth Highlight Ajah-Rain Yellowhair brought a youth advocacy perspective to the International Initiative for Mental Health and Disability Leadership Exchange in Arlington, Virginia, on October 26–27, 2022. The experience prompted her to consider how cultural knowledge, respectful relationships, and youth participation belong in conversations about community wellness. Yellowhair attended on behalf of Youth MOVE […]