UNITY Quarantine Dance Party For Native Youth happening the Final Day of The National UNITY Virtual Conference featuring Emceeone! 0pen Call for Videos of YOU Busting Your Moves Doing YOUR Favorite TikTok Dance Drawing Winners from Video Submissions for a $100 Cash Prize & 20 UNITY Swag Live Stream of Dances July 23, 2020 3 […]
YES! Magazine May. 25, 2020 By Stephanie Woodard Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today. As you seek ways to replace them, you can look to Native gardens for ideas and inspiration.
Healthy Native Youth – NPAIHB Talking to teens about sensitive topics is never easy, but it’s important to talk to them openly and honestly. Most teens say their parents or caregivers are their biggest influence when it comes to making decisions about healthy relationships. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need […]
So how did UNITY begin? Read an article from our archive featuring UNITY founder J.R. Cook. Did you know? As A child J.R. sold grasshoppers so he could buy a hog? Did you know, at an early UNITY conference, attendees stayed in tents! Read more here.
Not our best takes! Even though UNITY has great and amazing speakers, we are still human. There is no doubt that when a little red light and camera comes on we get a little nervous and want to look our best and be spot on. It is the human side that blossoms in our pursuit of […]
The “A” Word The A Word is something that many of us experience, but rarely talk about. This youth led presentation will provide an overview of anxiety, coping strategies and the protective factor of cultural connections. Presenters: Jasmine Buckley, Youth Mentor and Jasmyne Jack, Youth Services Specialist Apr 15, 2020 02:00 PM in Central Time […]
Action plans can help guide people and groups, including youth councils, on what needs to be done to complete a task, project, initiative or strategy. An action plan normally includes steps, milestones, and measures of progress, as well as responsibilities, specific assignments, and a timeline. Action plans are an important part of strategic planning. In […]
Did you know Youth Council members can and should stay connected during this time of social distancing? It is very important for groups to gather together, grow relationships and continue working towards goals and project plans.Meetings can continue to happen using technology. Each Youth Council is unique and has a purpose. Keep that UNITY Fire […]
Tahlequah, Oklahoma -Article Written by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief CHUCK HOSKIN, JR. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about what our work means for the next seven generations. What we do today will not only affect my children and grandchildren, but it will also leave a lasting impact […]
A new youth council from the Navajo nation captured the hearts of attendees at the UNITY Midyear Conference. A big reason may have to do with their ages. The District 17 Youth Council members are made of youth ages 10 to 12 years old. The youth council, from the communities surrounding Gallup, New Mexico, became […]
