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Idyllwild Arts Open House for Native Students interested in World Class Arts Education

Join us for one of four online Information sessions designed specifically for Native American students, families, and parents curious about the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program (all ages) or Idyllwild Arts Academy (grades 9-12 + postgrad). Faculty, alumni, and staff will share information about attending high school or summer camp on our beautiful mountain campus in […]

Indigenous 20 Something Project Gathering

The Native Wellness Institute, Center for Native American Youth and, We R Native are partnering together “calling in” all Indigenous young people, who are in their late teens through early 30’s, to come join in on this unique collaboration where we will gather virtually to learn, share, connect and strategize ways to help this generation let go of things that no longer serve […]

TikTok resources for Advisors & Parents to keep Youth Safe

With Tik Tok’s popularity on the rise among teens, we wanted to give parents a resource to understand the app and how they can protect their children. All Connect developed an in-depth resource provides parents and guardians with information on what Tik Tok is, how kids can be kept safe while using the app and […]

Victims and Survivors Guide to Domestic Violence During the Pandemic

We understand it’s important to provide individuals with resources for safe living conditions as many may be experiencing abuse in their households due to current stay-at-home orders. MyMove informative guide provides a detailed infographic of the types of abuse and barriers when leaving relationships, tips on emergency planning and tech safety, along with support programs […]

Vital Roles & Healthy Goals for Native Youth

A key element of  UNITY’s mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth.  What does this mean to you as an individual? What does this mean to your place in your Family, Youth Council or Community?  Let’s talk about Roles. Have you ever thought about […]

National Mentoring Month Toolkit & Resources

What if we all decided to turn up our impact? How would we strengthen our communities? How would we change the world?  Change multiplies each time someone is inspired by greater possibilities. It starts with someone like you committing to one act of support, which motivates someone else to advocate for progress. And then it […]

A Call to Action: Mandates from the Minnesota MMIW Task Force

On December 15, 2020, the Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force released the MMIW Task Force Report to the Minnesota Legislature and the public. In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature created a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force and charged that group with providing a picture of the problem, identifying its causes, and proposing solutions. The […]

Before a Mental Health Crisis: Creating a Family Safety Plan

If you’re like most of us, you or someone close to you experiences mental health challenges. The added stresses of the pandemic, as well as seasonal and holiday effects, may exacerbate those challenges. One way of supporting our loved ones who experience these challenges is to develop a safety plan ahead of time, during periods […]

UNITY Family Fun Day! Monday, Dec 28th

UNITY wants to spend the holidays together! Log in and participate virtually with other Native youth from across the nation in games led by the Akimel O’odham Pee-posh Youth Council. Part of Self-care and celebrating the season is making time to gather safely with others and have some fun. See you Monday at 3pm Mountain […]