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Virtual things to do on Earth Day!

An Evening of Reading and Conversation with Joy Harjo: The U.C. Berkeley Arts Research Center presents a reading and conversation with USDAC poetry crush and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo on April 22, from 5:30pm-7pm PST. This reading is free and open to the public and available live captioned and live streamed on ARC’s YouTube channel.

UNITY Kicks Off Virtual 44 Day Challenge to Celebrate 44th Birthday

United National Indian Tribal Youth, UNITY, is celebrating its 44th birthday tomorrow, April 16. In honor of their 44 years, UNITY, the largest Native youth leadership development organization, will be kicking off a 44 Day Challenge for Native youth on Facebook Live. UNITY wants to encourage youth to reach out to others, and to send […]

5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus

New York Times By Lisa Damour March 11, 2020 Adults can help by making sure adolescents don’t overestimate the dangers or underestimate their ability to protect themselves. People of all ages are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, and teenagers, as a group, tend to experience emotions especially intensely. If you are raising, teaching or […]

The Mvskoke Nation Youth Services invites you to join a webinar: The “A” Word

The “A” Word The A Word is something that many of us experience, but rarely talk about. This youth led presentation will provide an overview of anxiety, coping strategies and the protective factor of cultural connections. Presenters: Jasmine Buckley, Youth Mentor and Jasmyne Jack, Youth Services Specialist Apr 15, 2020 02:00 PM in Central Time […]

The importance of action planning!

Action plans can help guide people and groups, including youth councils, on what needs to be done to complete a task, project, initiative or strategy. An action plan normally includes steps, milestones, and measures of progress, as well as responsibilities, specific assignments, and a timeline. Action plans are an important part of strategic planning. In […]

Find your calm in the chaos!

We realize you may be experiencing moments of anxiety or stress due to self-isolation or due to constant online exposure concerning the Coronavirus pandemic. Experts say having a positive attitude, taking a balanced approach to life’s ups and downs, and using relaxation exercises are just some of the ways that people can alleviate stress and […]

12 Native Youth you should follow on Instagram!

As many of our Native youth are faced with the reality of being confined to their homes and often rooms, their cellphones and social media become their only outlets. While social media is seen by many as a negative and hindering outlet, there are people changing that narrative, Native youth.

Celebrate Mother Earth Day!

JOIN UNITY LIVE: Thursday, April 2 for Celebrate Mother Earth Day! Click Here to Register Join the discussion about Youth Councils and Individual project ideas for Earth Day. Learn how to carry out a project while Social Distancing. Find out more about campaigns, advocacy, individual environmental impact and call for Personal Pledges. Meet UNITY Earth […]

New Scholarships Available from American Indian College Fund

Full Circle Scholarship is OPEN! The application is now open for the College Fund’s Full Circle Scholarship for Native students. CLICK HERE to learn more about this fantastic opportunity and apply! Share with your friends at www.collegefund.org/scholarships. Visit the College Fund’s Student Resources pages to explore these and many more opportunities.