As a dedicated servant leader, Marla Mesarina, UNITY’s Midwest Regional Representative, has been a shining example of how youth can lead transformative efforts in their communities. Representing the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Marla’s work is deeply rooted in promoting holistic wellness—spanning social, mental, physical, and spiritual health—and making a lasting […]
Alyssa Mosley, 23, Nanticoke Lennie Lenape, New Jersey School: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (2023), Montclair State University Platform: The Lenape Cultural Revitalization Project aims to celebrate and preserve Lenape heritage through a series of workshops focused on traditional design and clothing. Over the course of a year, participants will explore the history and significance […]
Calling all Native youth and their Advocates! You are Invited! The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our joint regional meetups this fall, designed to unite youth councils and Native youth from across the country. These virtual gatherings welcome UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters to reconnect, collaborate on shared […]
For Liliana Mars, a Narragansett and Navajo youth leader and Northeast Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, leadership is a blend of tradition, connection, and advocacy. This August, she embraced her role by engaging with her community at two Powwows, fostering conversations, and building relationships that strengthen the UNITY network in the Northeast. […]
Rise and Vote: Amplify Native Voices CLICK below to download two Free UNITY GOTV toolkits designed to empower Native youth in elections by increasing voter participation, representation, and advocacy strategies. The toolkit also includes links to three UNITY webinars featuring Native youth guest speakers actively engaging our community through grassroots voter education. CLICK HERE 1 – GOTV […]
In a historic moment during the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) business meeting in Portland, Oregon, Native youth leaders from over 300 youth councils came together to identify and adopt the Top Ten Issues facing Native youth for 2024-25. These issues reflect the most pressing challenges experienced by Native communities nationwide and serve as a call […]
Each year, the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Inc. movement stands as a beacon of hope, empowerment, and strategic action, bringing together Native youth from across the nation in an unparalleled display of leadership and collective impact. Representing over 300 youth councils, UNITY’s delegation of youth leaders is a testament to the diversity and […]
Convening Celebrating LGBTQI+ and Two Spirit Indigenous Communities As part of Pride Month, we are happy to share that our UNITY Northeast Area Representative Nathan Solorio, 17 was selected to serve as a panelist at the Convening Celebrating LGBTQI+ and Two Spirit Indigenous Communities on June 25 at the White House. Nathan will be joined by […]
Thinking about joining the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee? It’s a great way to make friends, network and gain leadership experience, especially in serving your region. However, it can also require a significant time commitment. This petition is for National UNITY Council (NUC) members interested in running for regional area representative positions and Co-Presidents […]
Meet Anagali! He is from Stilwell, Oklahoma, and is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. For high school, he attended Sequoyah Indian Charter School in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He is a current first year at Brown University studying Critical Native American Studies and Organismal Biology/Environmental Science. Current Earth Ambassador Anagali Duncan uses poetry to address pressing […]
