We’re very proud of our Native Youth leaders for their participation in the upcoming election. We all must do our part to ensure that Native youth are empowered to Register to Vote. The National N8V Youth Roundtable will include UNITY Peer Guide & 25 Under 25 Awardee Angela Noah (White Mountain Apache / Oklahoma Choctaw), Aminah Ghaffar (Lumbee), UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Owen Oliver (Quinault), National UNITY Council’s Male Co-President Robert “Scottie” Miller (Swinomish), National UNITY Council’s Female CoPresident Brittany McKane (Creek / Seminole), and Naelyn Pike (Chiricahua Apache).
UNITY Inc. is non-political, non-partisan, and we do not support or endorse any political candidates.
Thursday, September 24 N8V Youth 4 Biden will be hosting a roundtable discussion with young tribal rising stars from around the country at 6:00 pm ET! Please sign up here to join!
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Last Updated: September 29, 2020
Are you Registered to Vote yet?
Arizona! Your voter registration deadline is ONE WEEK away on October 5th.
Arizona holds 11 electoral college votes and 6% of the Native vote.
Check your registration status at http://NativesVote2020.com If you are voting by mail Arizona recommends mailing your ballot by Oct. 27. Read More
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Last Updated: September 28, 2020
Native American tribes in Texas rally to increase voter turnout
The Texas Tribune BY TRINADY JOSLIN SEPT. 25, 2020 – Native American tribe members say mistrust of the government and a history of erasure of indigenous people contribute to a lack of voter participation. Read More
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Posted: September 28, 2020
Youth Summit Coming October 3rd!
Help support UNITY’s partners at NEA by spreading the word on this opportunity for Native Youth! Calling all young people in college, high school, and the community! We’re coming together for an empowering day curated by SpeakOut – The Institute for Democratic Education and Culture. Read More
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Last Updated: September 24, 2020
Resources From We Decide: Arts, Culture and Voting Power
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Last Updated: September 24, 2020
National N8V Youth 4 Biden Roundtable features UNITY Peer Leaders
UNITY Inc. is non-political, non-partisan, and we do not support or endorse any political candidates.
Thursday, September 24 N8V Youth 4 Biden will be hosting a roundtable discussion with young tribal rising stars from around the country at 6:00 pm ET! Please sign up here to join!
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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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Last Updated: September 24, 2020
UNITY Virtual Workshop: Taking Action in 2020 – Civic Engagement in Indian Country
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Youth Commission officers from around Indian Country will lead a how-to video featuring running for office, registering to vote, ways to engage Native voters under the age of 18, and how to fill-out the Census and talk to family about the Census. Read More
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Last Updated: September 24, 2020
When We All Vote Resources for Native Youth
YOU are the best person to make sure your community is registered and ready to vote.
When We All Vote is a non-partisan effort that believes we can all make a difference in our democracy by inspiring more Americans to make their voices heard at the ballot box. The work begins in our communities — neighbor to neighbor, friend to friend — we can start a conversation about our rights and responsibilities in shaping our democracy. Namely, the responsibility of registering and voting. Just imagine what is possible if we all made our voices heard in every election. In order to work towards this goal, we need YOU. Read More
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Last Updated: September 29, 2020
2020 GETTING OUT THE NATIVE YOUTH VOTE
WE WANT YOU TO BECOME PART OF A NATIVE YOUTH VOTING SQUAD!
2020 could be the year of the young voter! You can be a part of it. All you have to do is register to vote and encourage one of your peers to do the same. Doing so means performing your first real civic duty! We are looking for Recruit at least 12 youth councils and 5 individuals to sign up to become Youth Squad members for the purposes of recruiting their peers to become new voters!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY
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Last Updated: August 27, 2020
UNITY Welcomes Youth Interns & Volunteers
UNITY recently hosted Amiyah Begay as a youth intern for three weeks through a partnership with the Phoenix Indian Center. She was able to attend UNITY Staff planning meetings and was assigned tasks. UNITY welcomes the opportunity to engage Native Youth in the workplace. Click below to learn more about Amiyah in her Self Introduction. Read More
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