UNITY Midyear – Call for Speed Workshops

What is a Speed Workshop? 

Similar to speed dating, presenters will have 25 minutes to present on a specific topic (see suggested subject matters below.) Native youth participants will select the workshops to participate in. There will be four rounds, meaning you will present four times with a 5-minute break between each round.

Please remember – this format of “workshopping” is meant to keep your audience engaged and learn in a safe and positive environment, we challenge you to be fun and creative with your video 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, NAGPRA/Historic 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; and
• 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.

Please note: Honorariums are not provided for workshop presenters.

Email questions to Carmen with our events team at carmen@uriascommunications.com.   Thank you again for your interest!