In a powerful demonstration of community resilience and advocacy, the Yakama Nation Youth Council played a central role in organizing and participating in the Hope for Life Day Suicide Prevention Walk. This event brought together over 500 participants to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Hope for Life Day, recognized across Indian Country […]
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 […]
The Fort Hall Youth Council exemplifies UNITY’s mission of fostering leadership and community outreach among Native youth. As part of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the council stands out for its efforts to connect tribal members, preserve cultural practices, and address pressing community issues. Their journey demonstrates how youth councils can become vital agents of change within […]
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 […]
The Native America Hear Our Voices Arise (NAHOVA) Youth Council from the Nez Perce Tribe has been named the 2024 UNITY Youth Council of the Year, an honor recognizing their remarkable community impact. Embodying UNITY’s mission of inspiring hope and changing lives, NAHOVA overcame recruitment challenges and achieved significant growth. Their standout accomplishments include organizing […]
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 […]
On June 25, 2024, the Yakama Nation Youth Council hosted the Truth and Action Substance Abuse Prevention Powwow. This powerful, culturally grounded event brought together over 200 community members in a celebration of healing, resilience, and tradition. Designed as a proactive approach to substance abuse prevention among Native youth, the powwow served as both a […]
On May 30, 2024, the Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) played a central role in the Siletz Tribe’s annual Run to the Rogue—a spiritual relay event that retraces the path of the Tribe’s forced removal from their homelands along the Rogue River to the present-day Siletz Reservation. This year’s run brought together approximately 30 STYC […]
On May 8, 2024, 25 members of the Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) visited the University of Oregon as part of their ongoing college campus tour series, guided by advisors from the Siletz Tribal Education Department. These visits are part of a broader initiative to support social wellness through education, connection, and cultural exploration. During […]
The Native America Hear Our Voices Arise (NAHOVA) Youth Council of the Nez Perce Tribe stands as a shining example of UNITY’s mission in action. By combining community outreach, cultural preservation, and wellness initiatives, NAHOVA demonstrates how a youth council can make a tangible impact while inspiring new groups to organize and serve their communities. […]
