About The UNITY Midyear Conference
Affiliated Youth Councils and individual members are eligible for registration discounts. Become a member today!
Midyear Conference Agenda
7 am – 9 am Registration
9 am – 10:30 am Opening General Assembly
10:30 am – 10:45 am Break
10:45 am – 12:00 pm Sessions 1 (5 breakouts)
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Lunch (on own)
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Sessions 2 (5 breakouts)
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Break
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Afternoon General Assembly
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner (on own)
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Evening Activities/Evening General Assembly
8:30 am – 9:45 am Morning General Assembly
9:45 am – 10:00 am Break
10:00 am – 10:25 am Speed Workshops 1
10:30 am – 10:55 am Speed Workshops 2
11:00 am – 11:25 am Speed Workshops 3
11:30 am – 11:55 am Speed Workshops 4
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Luncheon & Program
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm Afternoon General Assembly
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions 3 (5 breakouts)
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Dinner (on your own)
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Cultural Exchange
8:30 am – 11:30 am Closing General Assembly
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch (on your own) / Departure
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Post-Conference Sessions (up to 5)
December 1 through January 31, 2022: $300 advance registration
February 1 through onsite registration: $350 full rate
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
⟐ Unlimited high-speed Internet for up to two devices ($29.90 value)
⟐ Unlimited local and 1-800 phone calls ($1/call value)
⟐ Use of Fitness Centre for up to four people ($48 value)
⟐ One round of 18-hole miniature golf for up to four people ($20 value)
⟐ Admittance into the River Ranch for up to four people (maximum four people per suite, ($140 value )
Remember to mention "UNITY" when booking your hotel to take advantage of discounted rates
Exhibitors - Your involvement will enhance the experience for attendees!
February 25-27 Phoenix, Arizona | Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday ½ Day
Package Rates
Exhibitor $400.00
Conference Bag Stuffing $250
Bag Stuffing Includes:
⟐ Limited to 10 per conference
⟐ Informational Items (brochures, flyers, booklets, etc.)
⟐ Promotional Items (pens, hand sanitizer, note pads, etc.)
Each Exhibitor/Vendor Booth Will Include
⟐ One (1) 6-ft table
⟐ Two (2) Chairs-ft table
⟐ Two (2) non-transferable registrations
Outreach Opportunity
⟐ Meet up to 500 Native Youth, ages 14-24 and their adult advisor
⟐ College & Career Day – Saturday
⟐ Speed workshop presentations
⟐ All day and evening activities
⟐ Cultural Sharing Night open to the community and public
Set up information and schedule coming soon.
Workshops
Thank you for your interest in conducting a speed workshop at the 2021 Midyear UNITY Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Thank you for your interest in conducting a speed workshop at the 2021 Midyear UNITY Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
Workshop subject matters may include (but are not limited to):
⟐ CAREER: Higher Education, Fellowship Programs, STEM-related Education, Politics and Leadership, and Financial Planning
⟐ CULTURE: Language and Culture Retention Programs/Models, Using the Arts as a Means of Retaining Culture, Music, dancing or singing, Cultural Preservation, and Using Culture as a Means to Live a Healthy Life;
⟐ ENVIRONMENT: Global Warming, Environmental Issues Confronting Tribal Communities, Careers, and Opportunities in Environmental Sciences, Political Issues Involving Our Planet;
⟐ HEALTH: Physical, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Violence, Wellness Programs, Fitness, and Active Lifestyles.
UNITY serves Native American and Alaska Native youth ages 14-24 years old. Your content should be appealing and directed to youth in this age range. There is high interest in Peer-to-Peer workshops. Youth and youth councils are encouraged to submit proposals.
What is a Speed Workshop?
Similar to speed dating, presenters will have 25 minutes with each group of 10-12 Native youth participants. You will be required to present 3 times. The youth will rotate between tables of topics that interest them. The participants come to the table. You present your topic for about 15 minutes, then, for the remaining 10 minutes, you engage the participants in discussion questions about your topic. Your job is to carry the discussion and to make sure everyone has a better understanding of the topic at the end of the 25 minute period.
Please remember – this format of “workshopping” is meant to keep your audience engaged and feeling comfortable enough to contribute to the discussion. It’s also meant to share and to learn in a safe and positive atmosphere. Have fun with this new way of presenting your information.
Please note: Honorariums are not provided for workshop presenters. A One-Day Conference Pass is provided on Day-Of workshop presentation only (for presenters). To experience the Midyear Conference in its entirety, we ask that you please register and pay for full registration.
Sponsorship Opportunties
• In-person or pre-taped welcome message
• Logo on event promotions (digital and printed) with “Presenting Sponsor” designation
• Logo on program cover (digital and printed)
• Verbal thank you and mention during the event
• One exhibitor booth/table
• Item in conference bag (provided by sponsor)
• Welcome letter in printed and digital event program
• Back Page Full-page Ad in printed and digital event program
• Mention in pre- and post-conference Press Release
• “Thank you to our presenting sponsor” message with a digital ad posted on social media channels
• Digital Ad to be included in one upcoming UNITY Newsletter)
• Ticker Ad (name on scroll across the screen during live streamed general sessions)
• Web Banner Ad on the UNITY Website (for a two-month period)
• 30 National UNITY Conference VIP registrations (Includes reserved seating in general session and UNITY Banquet)
• Full-size Tribal Leader cutout
• Logo on event promotions and program (digital and printed)
• Verbal thank you and mention during the event
• One exhibitor booth/table
• Full-page Ad in printed and digtial event program
• Mention in post-conference Press Release
• Mention in “thank you sponsors” message on social media channels (Facebook and Instagram
• Digital Ad to be included in one upcoming UNITY Newsletter)
• Ticker Ad (name on scroll across the screen during live streamed general sessions)
• 10 National UNITY Conference VIP registrations (Includes reserved seating in general session and
UNITY Banquet)
• Half-size Tribal Leader cutout
• Verbal thank you and mention during the event
• One exhibitor booth/table
• Half-page Ad in printed and digital event program
• Mention in post-conference Press Release
• Mention in “thank you sponsors” message on social media channels (Facebook and Instagram
• Ticker Ad (name on scroll across the screen during live streamed general sessions)
• 6 National UNITY Conference VIP registrations (Includes reserved seating in general session and UNITY Banquet)
• Verbal thank you and mention during the event
• One exhibitor booth/table
• Ticker Ad (name on scroll across the screen during live streamed general sessions)
• Mention in post-conference Press Release
• Mention in “thank you sponsors” message on social media channels (Facebook and Instagram
• 2 National UNITY Conference VIP registrations (Includes reserved seating in general session and
UNITY Banquet)
(digital and printed)
• Verbal thank you and mention during the event
• Mention in post-conference Press Release
• Mention in “thank you sponsors” message on social media channels (Facebook and Instagram)
• Mention in post-conference Press Release
• Mention in “thank you sponsors” message on social media channels (Facebook and Instagram)
$500
• Half-page
$1,000
• Full-page
$500
• Name to scroll across the screen during
live streamed general sessions
$2,500
• Exclusive sponsor name on event lanyard
$5,000
• Exclusive name and logo on
conference totes
$15,000
• Logo watermark on screen
during all general live stream general
session (for virutal audience)
FAQ
No, COVID-19 vaccines are not required for attendance. UNITY will abide by CDC guidelines for the duration of the conference. If you received a COVID-19 vaccine, you may consider keeping proof of your vaccination with you.
The banquet fee is included for each registration. If a registered attendee wishes to bring a guest, you can pay for an additional banquet ticket online.
Yes, when registering please note the Purchase Order or indicate a pending purchase order. A purchase order will hold the current rate until payment is received for a fee of $25 and must be paid within 60 days.
Yes, casual to business casual. The dress code is similar to a school dress code.
All rooms at the Hilton Resort are Suites that come with double beds and a sofa with a pull out bed, which can accommodate 4 – 6 people. However, there is only one bathroom. A King bed Suite includes a sofa sleeper (2 -4 people).
No other host hotel will be available with a conference rate.
There are limited hotel rooms available prior to and after the conference on a first come first served basis.
There is no free hotel shuttle service. You may try ride sharing apps like Uber or Lyft or Taxi service. Depending on the time of day, the cost one-way may be $20 – $30 depending on the type of vehicle you require.
The Hilton at the Peak is approximately almost 10 miles from Sky Harbor Airport.
No, you are welcome to attend as an individual. We encourage all youth councils to find out how to become affiliated and take advantage of the benefits, otherwise you are welcome to attend as a group or individual, affiliated or not.
Yes, however, parents and advisors must consider whether topics and length of sessions are age appropriate.
Yes, you can participate in our conference, however, per the National UNITY Council Constitution and Bylaws, youth participants who wish to vote in the business meeting are required to be a U.S. citizen. You may be an observer if you are not a U.S. citizen.
The weather will be very pleasant with lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s.
Exhibitors and workshop presenters must specify ahead of time if they have any audio or visual needs. A charge may apply.
Chairs and a podium will be provided.
Parking is free at the hotel site.
Attractions include:
Phoenix Zoo https://www.phoenixzoo.org/
Biltmore Fashion Mall https://www.shopbiltmore.com/
Heard Museum https://heard.org/
Desert Botanical Garden https://dbg.org/
Pueblo Grande Museum https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/pueblo-grande
Butterfly Wonderland https://butterflywonderland.com/
Odysea Aquarium https://www.odyseaaquarium.com/
The Hotel will offer indoor dining and grab and go options. There are some fast food places within walking distance but some are limited to weekday and business hours. The nearest mall, Biltmore Fashion Mall is 2.6 miles away, which offers fast food options.
Phoenix Indian Medical Center https://www.ihs.gov/phoenix/healthcarefacilities/phoenix/ is an Indian Health Service facility. It is located 4.5 miles away from the hotel. The nearest medical facility to the hotel is the John C. Lincoln Medical Center, which is 2 miles away.