Girl Scouts REFLECT ON THEIR TIME AT the UNITY Midyear Conference At the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, young Native women took center stage in leadership development through UNITY’s ongoing partnership with the Girl Scouts. Aiyana Wellington, 6th Grade, of Chinle, AZ, joined Shiloh Saganey, 12th Grade, of San Tan Valley, for this year’s annual event. […]
The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our spring regional meetups, 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 goals, and develop impactful project plans. Our regional meetups are a great […]
UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference celebrated the legacy of oral tradition and the power of written word as vital expressions of Indigenous identity. Through storytelling and creative writing workshops, youth explored how narratives shape their understanding of self, community, and purpose. These sessions fostered spiritual healing, cultural pride, and renewed passion to amplify Native voices through […]
During the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee (EC) was a team of mentors behind an unforgettable gathering of Native youth leaders. With unwavering dedication, they cultivated an environment where young people could learn, heal, and grow as community leaders. From facilitating healing circles to creating spaces for cultural exchange […]
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 […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) proudly welcomed the International Indigenous Youth Leadership Cohort (IYLC) to the UNITY Midyear Conference, held from February 6-9, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative, established by the U.S. Department of State, aims to amplify Indigenous youth voices in global civic and political participation. The IYLC united six Indigenous youth leaders […]
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 […]
The Young River People’s Council (YRPC) proudly hosted the 8th Annual Native Youth Identity Conference at the Accelerated Learning Academy Campus, welcoming over 75 participants for a full day of cultural engagement, leadership development, and community connection. The event empowered youth from across the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and surrounding areas to deepen their […]
