For over 48 years, UNITY has been inspiring Native youth and changing lives with the hope it brings to communities everywhere. Calling all creative natives to spend quality time in the kitchen this spring. We’ve all seen the baking shows and thought, I can do that! Here is your chance to let your creativity shine […]
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 […]
Join us for two great events this week! College Fund Resources 101 Learn about the great opportunities the College Fund has to offer! Our Student Services staff will provide a 30-minute presentation on our scholarships, our Native Pathways and Career Pathways programs and more! Click below to register! Tuesday, January 24th 5:30 PM Mountain time […]
Arizona-based Titan Facilities Services, LLC, recently presented a check to United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) in the amount of $4,500 to cover education scholarships for Native American students. The generous donation from Titan will be awarded to three college students in July 2023 at the National UNITY Conference in Washington, DC. Titan Facility […]
Click here to read the full article The College Tour – A Powerful TV Series and More… By Lisa Hennessy As a seasoned TV producer and showrunner for over 25 years, I’ve had the pleasure of telling people’s stories from all around the world. It is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. Over […]
“It is important for students to see themselves in what they are learning every day, and to have the opportunity to be who they are, learn their language, and be recognized for their inherent Indigenous genius. At Oceti Sakowin Community Academy students will have the opportunity to do this, which is what the ancestors have […]
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex with 21 museums, 9 research centers, and 137 million treasures to discover. Krishna Aniel, Internship & Fellowship Coordinator hosted workshops for UNITY youth providing an overview of the 60+ internship programs throughout the Smithsonian and specific opportunities at the National Museum of the American […]
School has started or it will be soon, wherever you are. How can advisors support Youth Council members throughout the school year? The classic question still stands, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” UNITY has a history of advocating for career and educational opportunities. Serving College and High School aged youth, […]
College and Career Goal Setting and Understanding Self-Identity “This was my first year presenting at the National UNITY Conference and I truly enjoyed every moment of it,” said Tashina Tahdooahnippah, M.Ed, Senior Education Specialist for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. “The students were receptive and I had great sessions with them. One thing that stood […]
The PBS series Roadtrip Nation (RTN) will soon feature three Native college students who embark on a journey from Arizona to Oklahoma. The series is part of of the Native Way Forward series that will air on PBS in July. This road trip captures empowering stories that give students the confidence and tools to start […]
