On March 24, 2024, the Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) visited Oregon State University (OSU) as part of their annual college campus outreach initiative. This visit, attended by 30 youth council members, was the first of several planned throughout the year to promote social wellness through educational exploration and connection. The STYC college visits are […]
Over 100 community members gathered at Hollis Henrich’s Park for the much-anticipated annual Easter Egg Hunt, with the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Youth Council playing an important role in making the event a success. Youth council members helped hide eggs throughout the park, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for children and families. The […]
Express yourself in UNITY’s annual National Conference Logo Contest. Any Native youth ages 14 – 24 is eligible to submit up to 3 designs. Drawings can be hand-drawn sketches in any media or digital art. The youth submissions will enhanced by a graphic designer for all of the conference promotions. All logo designs are […]
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 […]
Northwest Rep. Mazie Countryman had the opportunity to volunteer at the 7th annual Idaho State University Indigenous Peoples Day event on October 9, 2023. She handed out goody bags at the event and also hosted a workshop talking about being a Native American full-time college student. Mazie spoke about her current role of being on […]
In a powerful expression of culture, healing, and community support, seven members of the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Youth Council came together to make and design traditional drums for the Sobriety Celebration in Cordova. These handcrafted drums were contributed to the event’s auction table, serving as both cultural items and meaningful symbols of wellness […]
Three members of the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Youth Council had the honor of attending the 2023 Elder & Youth Conference hosted by the First Alaskans Institute in Anchorage. This powerful gathering brought together Alaska Native youth and elders from across the state to engage in intergenerational learning, cultural revitalization, and community healing. 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 […]
The month of August was filled with multiple events and activities. Starting the month out strong I volunteered with my youth council to help with handing out winter coats for kids who do not have access to one, this was on August 1st and August 2nd. On August 4th I went and volunteered to help […]
