Northeastern Region
UNITY Regional Profile
The Northeast Region consists of geographical areas and the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island Massachusetts, Maine and DC . The Western region has 14 affiliated youth councils in 12 states within the UNITY Network.
2022 SPRING NORTHEAST VIRTUAL MEET-UP
2021 Fall NORTHEAST Virtual Meet-Up
UNITY News: Northeast Updates
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Northeast Regional Representative: Nathan Solorio
Nathan Solorio – UNITY Northeast Area Representative
Tribes: Brokenhead Ojibway First Nations
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Nathan Solorio, 16, is a descendant of the Roseau River Anishinabe Nation and is enrolled with the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation from Scanterbury, Manitoba, Canada. Nathan is currently a Sophomore in CAOLA High School through the West Shore School District in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. His honors include being a recipient of the 5th class of UNITY’s 25 Under 25 National Leadership Recognition Program. He also currently serves on UNITY’s 2022-2023 National UNITY Executive Committee as Northeast Area Representative. He enjoys traveling with his family, going to powwows, spending time with his friends, and meeting new people. In the future, he plans on attending college and majoring in Nursing. Nathan is focused on meeting and working with the youth councils in his region. He believes in community service, is about positive vibes, and helping others
NORTHEAST REGION
Nathan Solorio, Northeast Regional Representative
National UNITY Council Executive Committee
Northeast Region Youth Councils
- Council for the Advancement of Young Adults
- Mohegan Youth Council
- Mashantucket Pequot Youth Council
- Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Youth Council
- Mashpee Wampanoag Youth Council
- Penobscot Nation Youth Council
- New Dawn Tribal Youth Council
- Seneca Nation of Indians Tribal Youth Council
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
- Native Connections Youth Advisory Board
- Shinnecock Nation Youth Council
- Haudenosaunee Tribal Youth Council
- Seneca Nation Native Connections Youth Group
- Narragansett Youth Council
“Being here with UNITY is such a great experience. You get to meet so many new people and learn more about different tribes and their cultures.””
“The gathering, the sharing of cultures, the UNITY of our people!”
“Our YOUTH is the future!”
“It’s the best place to be open about what you think and what you want to do for your school or community. They make you feel like family and welcome you openly.”
“Great organization that allows empowerment for the Native youth to excel in leadership skills, networking opportunity, and early professional growth.”
“Awesome for youth group & leadership.”