Complete Civic Engagement – First Alaskans Institute In the largest state in the union, First Alaskans Institute (FAI) has been a transformative force of good for the Native American and Alaska Native community that calls it home. For the last year, FAI has been engaging in a sweeping civic engagement project, working tirelessly to both register […]
The Beauty of Civic Engagement – Las Vegas Indian Center Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Indian Center unveiled their “Our Voices Matter” mural to a socially distanced crowd and media. The beautiful artwork was painted by local artist Gear Duran and was created for the specific purpose of increasing civic engagement among the youth and […]
UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee “Anthony Tamez-Pochel wasn’t even a teenager yet when he knew his life’s purpose. He just needed a little help from his brother and the city of Chicago.” Article in Men’s Health BY JENNA CALDERÓN
View on MedicalNewsToday In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Indigenous communities to a disproportionate degree. In this Special Feature, we bring into focus some of the mental health effects and challenges that Indigenous people face as a result of the pandemic.
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 […]
