Written by National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee Jonathan J. Arakawa, Northwest Regional Representative: What an unforgettable trip and experience! It was an incredible honor to represent UNITY at 2022 Oregon Tribal Youth Summit!! Thank you, Cow Creek Tribe, for your phenomenal hospitality — your hospitality truly represents the teachings of your people and each one […]
UNITY just wrapped up a successful, fun and informative midyear conference in Phoenix. But we’re already thinking ahead to the national conference, July 8-12 in Minneapolis. You won’t want to miss out on all of the exciting speakers, workshops, and cultural sharing that we have planned, and now is the time to register and book […]
BOTH Steps (2 separate Online Forms) must be completed before April 8, 2022. UNITY is seeking American Indian and Alaska Native youth between the ages of 14 to 24, who have shown a commitment to serving their communities, to apply for this exciting program. For additional information, please visit the UNITY website: www.unityinc.org. Application Process: […]
COVID 19 Children’s Eagle Book Coloring Storybook. Community Protectors. Produced by CDC. Free download. For more information click here. Updated Resources and PSA’s – Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health’s COVID Resources. For more information click here. Lifeline is a federal benefit that lowers the cost of phone or internet service. Qualifying is the first step to getting […]
Scholarships Arizona Indian Education Association’s 2022-2023 Virtual Scholarship Webinar Series. Open to all American Indian students in middle school, high school, and college, including parents and guardians. Participants need to register in advance for each session. How to Write a Resume & Cover Letter (March 4), How to Write a Personal Statement (March 25), and […]
Are you interested in learning more about how to help individuals at risk of suicide or other mental health crises? Please join Kayla-Rae Wakeland on the third Wednesday of every month, March 16, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for a Virtual Mental Health First Aid Training. This virtual 2-hour training program teaches individuals how to help […]
Greetings from Tribal Practices and Youth Resiliency at NATIVE HEALTH! We are happy to say that we had a great February by having many events such as Valentine’s Day Blue Corn Quiche Giveaway and Tea with the Tooth Fairy and Read It and Eat. These events were culturally enriching by using traditional foods such as […]
Highlights included appearances by Native American celebrities and influencers, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities.Mesa, Az – UNITY hosted its annual midyear conference February 25-27 at the Phoenix Hilton Resort at the Peak, bringing together more than 400 attendees from tribal communities across the United States. Keynote speakers included America’s Got Talent finalist Brooke Simpson (Haliwa-Saponi), […]
Mesa, AZ – United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) is proud to announce that Midyear 2022 will be a hybrid event with options for attendance in person and online. We are so excited to welcome attendees back to the beautiful Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak, as well as continue to offer a robust and interactive […]
The Healing Indigenous Lives: Native Youth Town Halls report is available online. The report highlights juvenile justice and public safety concerns and recommendations from Tribal youth ages 14–24. Held in July 2020, the youth-led town hall meetings are part of the Healing Indigenous Lives Initiative, supported by OJJDP and United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY). More than 155 Native youth participated and provided feedback. Their input will help OJJDP develop programs to improve outcomes for Native youth, enhance public safety, promote accountability, and empower communities. In fiscal year 2021, […]
