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Posted: October 19, 2020

Alaska Get Out the Vote youth committee

Complete Civic Engagement – First Alaskans Institute

In the largest state in the union, First Alaskans Institute (FAI) has been a transformative force of good for the Native American and Alaska Native community that calls it home. For the last year, FAI has been engaging in a sweeping civic engagement project, working tirelessly to both register and turn out voters but to also ensure that Alaska’s Native population is accurately counted in the 2020 Census.

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Last Updated: October 19, 2020

Our Voices Matter: Art Movement for Voter Registrations

The Beauty of Civic Engagement – Las Vegas Indian Center

Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Indian Center unveiled their “Our Voices Matter” mural to a socially distanced crowd and media. The beautiful artwork was painted by local artist Gear Duran and was created for the specific purpose of increasing civic engagement among the youth and Native population around Las Vegas.

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Last Updated: September 24, 2020

UNITY 25 Under 25 Anthony Tamez-Pochel Is a Native American Defending History—and the Future.

UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee “Anthony Tamez-Pochel wasn’t even a teenager yet when he knew his life’s purpose. He just needed a little help from his brother and the city of Chicago.” Article in Men’s Health BY JENNA CALDERÓN

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Posted: July 7, 2020

The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of Indigenous communities

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In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Indigenous communities to a disproportionate degree. In this Special Feature, we bring into focus some of the mental health effects and challenges that Indigenous people face as a result of the pandemic.
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Last Updated: June 25, 2020

UNITY Quarantine Dance Party For Native Youth! Send In your Video for a Chance to Win $100

UNITY Quarantine Dance Party For Native Youth happening the Final Day of The National UNITY Virtual Conference featuring Emceeone!

0pen Call for Videos of YOU Busting Your Moves Doing YOUR Favorite TikTok Dance

Drawing Winners from Video Submissions for a $100 Cash Prize & 20 UNITY Swag

Live Stream of Dances July 23, 2020 3 pm Pacific

Click HERE to learn more, & sign up to submit a Dance Video!

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Posted: May 27, 2020

8 Gardening Tips From Indigenous Food Growers

Garden interns learn plant and weed identification at the Cheyenne River Youth Project in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Cheyenne River Youth Project / Facebook

YES! Magazine May. 25, 2020
By Stephanie Woodard

Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today. As you seek ways to replace them, you can look to Native gardens for ideas and inspiration. Read More

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Posted: May 12, 2020

NPAIHB Talking Is Power! How to Talk about Sex with your youth

Healthy Native Youth – NPAIHB

Talking to teens about sensitive topics is never easy, but it’s important to talk to them openly and honestly. Most teens say their parents or caregivers are their biggest influence when it comes to making decisions about healthy relationships. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to be there for them.

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Last Updated: April 20, 2020

UNITY celebrates 44 years!#NativeYouth44

So how did UNITY begin? Read an article from our archive featuring UNITY founder J.R. Cook. Did you know? As A child J.R. sold grasshoppers so he could buy a hog? Did you know, at an early UNITY conference, attendees stayed in tents! Read more here.

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Posted: April 16, 2020

UNITY Bloopers

Not our best takes! Even though UNITY has great and amazing speakers, we are still human. There is no doubt that when a little red light and camera comes on we get a little nervous and want to look our best and be spot on. It is the human side that blossoms in our pursuit of perfection. As Native people, our unique humor has carried us through many moments. So check out UNITY’s blooper reel of UNITY’s leader and be sure to subscribe to UNITY’s youtube page. Enjoy!

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Posted: April 9, 2020

The Mvskoke Nation Youth Services invites you to join a webinar: The “A” Word

The “A” Word

The A Word is something that many of us experience, but rarely talk about. This youth led presentation will provide an overview of anxiety, coping strategies and the protective factor of cultural connections.

Presenters: Jasmine Buckley, Youth Mentor and Jasmyne Jack, Youth Services Specialist
Apr 15, 2020 02:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

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Alaska Get Out the Vote youth committee

Complete Civic Engagement – First Alaskans Institute

Our Voices Matter: Art Movement for Voter Registrations

The Beauty of Civic Engagement – Las Vegas Indian Center

UNITY 25 Under 25 Anthony Tamez-Pochel Is a Native American Defending History—and the Future.

The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of Indigenous communities

UNITY Quarantine Dance Party For Native Youth! Send In your Video for a Chance to Win $100

Click HERE to learn more, & sign up to submit a Dance Video!

8 Gardening Tips From Indigenous Food Growers

NPAIHB Talking Is Power! How to Talk about Sex with your youth

Healthy Native Youth – NPAIHB

UNITY celebrates 44 years!#NativeYouth44

UNITY Bloopers

The Mvskoke Nation Youth Services invites you to join a webinar: The “A” Word

Register Here

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2021 UNITY Midyear Conference – Virtual Event

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