As communities gather to reflect and plan for the future, the importance of civic engagement within Native communities remains ever-present. UNITY’s National 25 Under 25 Honoree Ian Teller, a Diné (Navajo) youth leader from Tsaile, Arizona, exemplifies this commitment through his servant leadership and dedication to uplifting Native youth.(Center for Native American Youth) In the […]
Calling all Native youth and their Advocates! You are Invited! The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our joint regional meetups this fall, designed to unite youth councils and Native youth from across the country. These virtual gatherings welcome UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters to reconnect, collaborate on shared […]
Rise and Vote: Amplify Native Voices CLICK below to download two Free UNITY GOTV toolkits designed to empower Native youth in elections by increasing voter participation, representation, and advocacy strategies. The toolkit also includes links to three UNITY webinars featuring Native youth guest speakers actively engaging our community through grassroots voter education.  CLICK HERE 1 – GOTV […]
Get Involved Our partners at the Center for Native American Youth are excited to offer a great opportunity to make a real impact ahead of the 2024 election! In partnership with the National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC), they are offering additional funding available to help bring your community engagement project to life. To qualify, your […]
For Jamie Crowe, a proud member of the Pueblo of Tesuque and the Southwest Representative on the National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee, leadership is more than an individual journey—it’s about reaching back and lifting others. Through UNITY’s Healing Circle training, Jamie is not only growing as a leader but also mentoring the next generation of […]
Each year, the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Inc. movement stands as a beacon of hope, empowerment, and strategic action, bringing together Native youth from across the nation in an unparalleled display of leadership and collective impact. Representing over 300 youth councils, UNITY’s delegation of youth leaders is a testament to the diversity and […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) proudly announces the fantastic lineup for its upcoming National Conference, including world-renowned hip-hop artist Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, acclaimed Indigenous Canadian actor, playwright, and physician Dr. Evan Adams, MTV VMA Winner, and official NBA DJ Emcee One. The 2024 National UNITY Conference is set for June […]
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 […]
2024 UNITY J.R. Cook Advisor of the Year Award Deadline: May 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST) Application Link: https://forms.gle/4pb4kF9rCraKCFof9 This award is named after UNITY’s late former and first Executive Director. JR Cook was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. UNITY values the dedication of the many individuals who provide adult leadership and […]
Would you like to serve as a featured news anchor for UNITY News? UNITY is seeking 10 news anchors (males and females) for a two-minute News segment once a month. One will be selected per month. Those selected will have the opportunity to read UNITY News updates and will receive a $150 stipend. All you have to do is submit a :35 – :40 audition video. You don’t […]
