At this year’s UNITY Midyear Conference, Native youth stepped into the future by engaging in workshops celebrating their role as innovators and problem-solvers in technology, engineering, and broadband development. These career-based sessions supported UNITY’s broader goals to expand Native youth access to STEM education and equip them for careers that directly benefit their communities. In […]
At the heart of the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference was the celebration of cultural knowledge passed down through generations. From languages to crafting traditions, UNITY workshops gave Native youth the tools to engage with ancestral teachings in modern ways. These sessions reminded young people that by learning traditional practices, they are not just keeping culture […]
The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, Arizona brought together Native youth from across the country to explore deeper levels of self-awareness, cultural identity, and spiritual wellness. As part of UNITY’s commitment to providing young leaders with a stronger sense of belonging, several hands-on cultural workshops focused on personal storytelling, traditional knowledge, and cultural revitalization. […]
Higher education opportunities were front and center at the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, where university and college partners engaged Native youth in workshops that demystified the college process and introduced students to campus resources that support Indigenous identity and success. These sessions reflected UNITY’s ongoing efforts to connect Native students with institutions that value their […]
Excitement was building as the Midyear conference drew near. In Downtown Phoenix, Arizona more than 600 Native youth would gather for a weekend of storytelling, cultural sharing and creativity. In UNITY fashion there were many pre-conference activities planned for those that arrived early, including the Healing Circle. There were more than 60 youth that participated […]
Do you have knowledge, skills, or experiences to share with Native youth? UNITY is now accepting workshop proposals for the 2025 National UNITY Conference, taking place June 27 – July 1, 2025, in San Diego, California, at the Town & Country Resort. Workshops will be held on Saturday, June 28, and Monday, June 30, offering […]
We are excited to invite you to a “Know Before You Go” webinar to help advisors and chaperones prepare to travel with their youth groups to a UNITY Conference. This session, led by UNITY Trainer Dr. Pearl Yellowman, will focus on Creating a Safety Plan for your youth group to ensure a safe, informed, and […]
All are welcome to attend the upcoming Live Q&A session to learn more about what to expect and how you can prepare for the forthcoming Conference. Click here to Register We are thrilled to welcome Advisors, Chaperones, Tribal Leaders, and your youth participants to the upcoming 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference! This year’s event will feature […]
As the seasons shift and the air grows crisp, the spirit of service and leadership remains steadfast among Native youth. Watson Whitford, a Chippewa Cree/Navajo member of UNITY’s Executive Committee representing the Rocky Mountain region, exemplified this enduring commitment during his participation in the White House Tribal Youth Forum in Washington, D.C. The White House […]
Voices of Change: Kaytlynn Johnston Inspires Native Youth Leadership “This work is vital to me. It’s given me new opportunities and new friendships,” shared Kaytlynn Johnston, UNITY’s Female Co-President and a proud member of the Bishop Paiute Tribe of California. Kaytlynn’s servant leadership shone brightly in November as the Master of Ceremony at the 2024 […]
