Click here to read Bank Of America’s announcement: Â Celebrating the leaders and nonprofits driving progress for communities of color According to the article: Bank of America announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of the top five leaders who strive to advance racial […]
Restoring the spirit of Native youth For the Next Generation The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Youth Council invites Native youth to join UNITY on November 18-20, 2022 for this free training at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in  Ledyard, Connecticut. This three-day peer-to-peer training will cover the community readiness model, asset mapping, and building youth council support […]
OJJDP PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO NATIVE YOUTH Model Programs Guide Literature Review: Tribal Youth in the Juvenile Justice System OJJDP-Sponsored, April 2016. This literature review cites research on Tribal youth in the juvenile justice systems and details protective factors that can contribute to resiliency and reducing negative outcomes and behaviors. 10 pages. NCJ 249809. […]
Written by: Ally Gee, Navajo UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee I was fortunate enough to be invited to a sunrise ceremony by a friend of mine who is from the San Carlos Apache tribe. I learned so much from this experience. Being able to witness such a sacred and spiritual moment was one of the […]
2022-223 UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee UNITY: What is your greatest personal achievement? Ajah-Rain: I had a really hard time trying to answer this question because I am mourning the person I used to be. I had thought that my greatest achievement was things my past self did. But, I am no longer the […]
Mentoring PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO NATIVE YOUTH Often these programs emphasize mentoring relationships for youth who are early in their engagement in the juvenile justice system or diverting them from involvement altogether ⎯ after an initial arrest or in lieu of sentencing for a minor crime. Recent years have also seen substantial investments, particularly […]
Please join the National UNITY Council Executive Committee for the Fall 2022 Regional Native Youth Meetups. The National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee is hosting UNITY Regional Meetups. At these meet-ups, UNITY-affiliated youth councils and supporters are invited to participate, gather together, reconnect and work towards goals and project plans. These Meetups will serve as a networking opportunity as well as […]
There are defining moments that shape us. UNITY interviewed 25 Under 25 Awardee Lily Painter to share some of her leadership growth from her past. As indigenous youth, our lives are living testimonies to our experiences. Read below to learn more about one of UNITY’s ambassadors and her journey to the leader she is today. […]
Promoting wellness to prevent suicide in Alaska – Click here for the Report The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council calls on all Alaskans to recognize our roles in building resilient individuals and resilient communities so we can act together to prevent suicide. The Statewide Suicide Prevention Council (SSPC) advises the governor and legislature on issues relating […]
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day: Native Organizations Team Up to Increase Native Youth Voter Engagement Click here for full article in NATIVE NEWS ONLINEÂ SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 On Monday, several Native American organizations announced they are coming together to form a coalition that focuses on increasing voter registration among Native youth. The National […]
