UNITY is calling on trusted adult volunteers to support our youth during the 2026 National UNITY Conference in Oklahoma City! As we prepare to welcome Native youth, advisors, presenters, families, and guests from across the country, we are looking for dependable adults to serve on the UNITY Eagles Team. This volunteer team will help provide […]
UNITY invites youth councils to sign up to share culture, teachings, songs, prayers, stories, encouragement, or other forms of “Good Medicine” at the UNITY Fire during the 2026 National UNITY Conference. For many years, the UNITY Fire has served as a place of support, healing, prayer, reflection, and spiritual nourishment for conference attendees. As with […]
National UNITY Council Executive Committee Town Hall — May 5, 2026 Across Native communities, youth are leading with clarity, courage, and cultural strength—naming the challenges of today while actively shaping pathways toward healing and justice. The National UNITY Council Executive Committee has taken a unified stand through its resolution, “Restore the Balance: Healing Trauma & […]
A Legacy 50 Years in the Making: UNITY Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary Mesa, AZ — United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY), the nation’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to Native youth leadership development, today announced two inspiring keynote speakers for its 2026 National Conference, taking place this summer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NBA athlete Lindy […]
UNITY’s 50th Anniversary Open House stood as a meaningful and intentional celebration of five decades dedicated to uplifting Native youth, strengthening cultural identity, and cultivating the next generation of leaders. This milestone reflected not only UNITY’s long-standing legacy, but also the ongoing commitment and collective effort that have carried its mission forward for 50 years. […]
Get ready to fill those lanyards! In celebration of UNITY’s 50th Anniversary, all registered National UNITY Conference attendees will receive a special keepsake memento: the official 50th Anniversary logo pin. This commemorative pin is for attendees to keep as a reminder of this historic gathering and their place in UNITY’s 50-year legacy. But the fun […]
Get ready to serve looks from the past 50 years! UNITY is excited to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with the UNITY Flashback Runway Costume Contest during Talent Night at the 2026 National UNITY Conference. Join us for Flashback Night on Saturday, July 11, at 7:00 PM during Talent Night. Youth and adults are invited to […]
The National UNITY Council has taken a unified stand through its resolution, “Restore the Balance: Healing Trauma & Ending Violence in Native Communities,” reflecting the voices of Native youth nationwide and outlining a path rooted in healing, cultural strength, and action. Adopted at the 2026 UNITY Midyear Conference, the resolution highlights urgent challenges facing Native youth, including […]
Phoenix, Arizona — January 19, 2026 During the UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, the National UNITY Council (NUC) officially adopted a powerful resolution titled “Restoring Balance: Healing Trauma & Ending Violence in Native Communities.”Approved at the National UNITY Council Business Meeting with a quorum present, the resolution establishes a unified, youth-driven framework to address some […]
2026 National UNITY Conference | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma For nearly five decades, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) has uplifted individuals and youth councils whose leadership strengthens Native youth, families, and communities across Indian Country. As part of the 2026 National UNITY Conference—a historic gathering marking UNITY’s 50th Anniversary —we are proud to honor exceptional […]
