UNITY & ASU Partner to Empower Native Youth Through Digital Storytelling and Higher Education At UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference, Native youth from across the country had the unique opportunity to step into the world of journalism, mass communication, and higher education thanks to a powerful partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). With an emphasis on […]
At the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference during the bi-annual Business Meeting, Native youth leaders from across the country came together to pass a powerful resolution as the National UNITY Council—Resolution 02-02-25-2: “Inspiring HOPE (Heart-to-Heart Conversations, Open-Minded Dialogue, Promoting Resources, Encouragement).” This initiative is a national call to action for the 300+ Native youth councils affiliated […]
Empowering Native Youth Through Digital Storytelling: UNITY & Arizona Science Center Collaboration at the 2025 Midyear Conference The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference kicked off in a powerful way, bringing together Native youth for an evening of learning, storytelling, and inspiration at the Arizona Science Center. Thanks to a special partnership with the Science Center, UNITY […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2025 Midyear Conference will engage more than 600 Native youth from across the country through workshops, breakout sessions, and cultural sharing. We seek workshop leaders from a broad range of fields to participate in the speed workshops at the Midyear Conference. Subject matters may include career, culture, education, environment, and health. Interested parties can […]
In a historic moment during the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) business meeting in Portland, Oregon, Native youth leaders from over 300 youth councils came together to identify and adopt the Top Ten Issues facing Native youth for 2024-25. These issues reflect the most pressing challenges experienced by Native communities nationwide and serve as a call […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba July 12, 2024 melissa@uriascommunications.com UNITY Wraps Up a Successful Sold-Out National Conference With the theme “Revitalizing Our Roots” the conference provided opportunities for learning, […]
Here’s important information about UNITY Nike Day at Nike WHQ Advisors/Chaperones: Nike will require all participants to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. If you have a youth under 18 years old, you will be asked to co-sign as a guardian. Youth must remain with advisor/chaperone and group throughout the day. All participants must wear their […]
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 […]
