Have you ever attended a meeting for the sake of having a meeting? Lots of talk leading to no action. Good ideas, good discussion, but how can these ideas become reality? Meeting facilitation is key for any active Youth Council or youth group. Join to gain tips and strategies for Native youth engagement in community […]
The SAMHSA Tribal TTA Center will join the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) and members of their Champions for Change class for a series of three webinars focusing on youth empowerment in Indian Country. Watch and Learn the following recorded webinars: Indigenous Food & Healing with Mariah Gladstone, Suicide Prevention & Social media with […]
CLICK Here to Watch & Learn Dr. Locklear will discuss the various platforms youth use to connect with other youth. She will share insights on how to best connect and uses of social media. Special guest Dr. Leslie Locklear, Lumbee, is the FATE project coordinator at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, published author […]
UNITY is proud to announce a new scholarship program aimed at supporting entrepreneurial-minded undergraduate students named in honor of Mel Pervais, Ojibwe, a special supporter and long-time friend of UNITY. Pervais, a retired entrepreneur and engineer and is a former UNITY Trustee. The $1,000 scholarship will be available for the Spring 2021 semester. Click […]
This Sunday, Nov.1 marks the start of NB3’s annual Zero to 60 Challenge. The NB3 Foundation, and many of our relatives across the country are already signed up to take on the month-long challenge. Zero sugary drinks for 30 days! I won’t lie, the first couple days are rough, but making your family and coworkers do […]
Click Here to Watch & Learn: UNITY values the dedication and commitment of Youth Council advisors. Each youth council is unique with its culture, location and sponsoring agencies. UNITY wants you to have the support and resources you need. Building community support provides each advisor a network of people to assist with meetings, activities, fundraising […]
Indigenous youth who have experienced cyber-bullying were almost twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had not (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.). In celebration of October’s National Anti-Bullying efforts United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) revived it’s ‘Be A Hero’ initative. In 2018, the National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee passed a Resolution focused on traditional […]
…”I recorded this for my wellness” Native Youth submission By Sage Lacapa – Earth Ambassador 2019-2020 This was a personal project that I recorded and wrote on my own. I recorded an album with 8 of my own songs and 2 covers. This album is called, “Songs that were once letters”. Some letters were […]
The date for Arizona is Oct 27th? What is the recommended day to mail back early ballots in your state? Make sure local Native youth around you know the deadlines and make a plan to vote and vote early. Youth voters are breaking down barriers and breaking records at the polls this year! Be a […]
NCUIH is hosting several upcoming events in our Get Out the Vote Series and we’d love to have you join us. See the full list of offerings below. Find out more on their website. Featured Event Get Out the Vote: Facebook Live Sessions | 10/27 & 10/28 Upcoming Events AMA Webinar Series: Project Firstline–CDC’s new […]
