In honor of the life of Golda Cook (1913 – 2005) and her on-going support of UNITY, especially in the organization’s early years, Golda’s friends, family, and UNITY trustees established the Golda Cook Memorial Fund.
UNITY awards two students (one young woman and one young man), who demonstrate community service and leadership. The scholarships, $1000 each, will be announced and awarded during the 2019 National UNITY Conference banquet in Orlando, Florida.
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Last Updated: June 13, 2019
UNITY at Native American Fish & Wildlife Conference
Partnerships are important to UNITY so when an opportunity became available for a presentation at the annual Native American Fish and Wildlife conference, UNITY jumped at the chance. The conference, sponsored by the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) held last month at the Gila River Wild horse Pass Casino Hotel, drew about 200 attendees from around the country.
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Last Updated: June 13, 2019
UNITY at 2019 Four Bears Pow Wow
For years, the Four Bears Pow Wow has marked the beginning of the pow wow season on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota. It has grown to a three-day celebration of American Indian dance and culture.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2019
Anchor Competition Deadline June 7th
YOU CAN BE THE NEXT UNITY NEWS ANCHOR!
The UNITY NEWS ANCHOR CONTEST provides UNITY Members with the opportunity to be of one of two news anchors for UNITY News segments that will be shown during the 2019 National UNITY Conference in Orlando, Florida.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2019
Announcing UNITY’s New Peer Guides Cohort
Congratulations to a new class of UNITY youth leaders! Twelve young people have been named to UNITY’s OJJDP Peer Guide program, which builds on the successes of the past Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Intertribal Youth Leadership efforts and the Today’s Native Leaders program. The three-year initiative will support and enhance Native youth engagement, coordination, and action related to community support systems, cultural approaches to restorative justice, with a focus on juvenile justice and delinquency prevention in Indian country. UNITY looks forward to working with this diverse group of youth leaders and mentors, who will design and facilitate intensive trainings aimed to reach at risk Native youth throughout the country.
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Last Updated: June 6, 2019
UNITY Travel Scholarships available to Native youth in Foster Care
Click Here to Apply: https://forms.gle/NPpNTDZpJ7ja56Gs8
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Last Updated: May 29, 2019
UNITY 25 Under 25 attends Dreamstarter Academy in Washington DC
Congrats to Freddy Gipp, 25, Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, for being named a Dreamstarter! Olympic Gold medalist Billy Mill’s Running Strong for American Indian Youth organization provides grants to community non-profits who will mentor young Dreamstarters and work with them to implement a project inspired by the young person’s dream for her or his community. This year UNITY will work closely with Dreamstarter Freddy Gipp to help turn his dream into a reality.
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Last Updated: May 17, 2019
UNITY announces the newest class of its Earth Ambassadors Leadership Program
UNITY has announced the recipients of its 2019-2020 UNITY Earth Ambassadors Leadership Program. The environmental stewardship program (which was started in the 1990s) was re-established in 2015 with the support of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2019
2019 Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year Award
Do you know a UNITY alum who should be recognized for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the Native American community? UNITY is accepting nominations for its prestigious Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year award.
NOMINATION FORM: https://forms.gle/UqoMndMMnhpq9rWw7
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Last Updated: May 29, 2019
2019 JR Cook Advisor of the Year Award
Effective and successful youth councils consistently have a few commonalities:
1.) An advisor who is involved;
2.) Who provides wise counsel and guidance; and
3.) Is willing to work closely with youth council members as they make and carry out their decisions and related activities
Pictured: 2018 JR Cook Advisor of the year, Ashley Dillion (San Carlos Apache Tribe)
Honor your Advisor and nominate them for the 2019 JR Cook Advisor of the Year! FORM: https://forms.gle/4sGfEe9xkLLvj57X6
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Last Updated: May 29, 2019
2019 Golda Cook Scholarship presented by the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)
In honor of the life of Golda Cook (1913 – 2005) and her on-going support of UNITY, especially in the organization’s early years, Golda’s friends, family, and UNITY trustees established the Golda Cook Memorial Fund.
UNITY awards two students (one young woman and one young man), who demonstrate community service and leadership. The scholarships, $1000 each, will be announced and awarded during the 2019 National UNITY Conference banquet in Orlando, Florida.
Golda Cook Scholarships Form: https://forms.gle/BDA873GWrXuGmzr76
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