On May 30, 2024, the Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) played a central role in the Siletz Tribe’s annual Run to the Rogue—a spiritual relay event that retraces the path of the Tribe’s forced removal from their homelands along the Rogue River to the present-day Siletz Reservation. This year’s run brought together approximately 30 STYC […]
Click here for full article BY SHONDIIN SILVERSMITH, MICHIGAN ADVANCE – APRIL 14, 2023 This article was originally published in Michigan Advance. Native Americans face recurring and unnecessary barriers when it comes to exercising their right to vote, according to a report released by the White House. “Many of the voting barriers faced by Native American communities […]
Youth Programs Coordinator Position Are you interested in youth leadership development work? UNITY is growing and is seeking an experienced Youth Programs Coordinator with strong skills to help administer our youth programs. Click on the attached job description for full details. You may send your inquiries and resume to Mary Kim Titla at mk.titla@unityinc.org. We wish to fill this […]
This is a great opportunity for youth council advisors to attend to get all the details on what it takes to be a good advisor for the National UNITY Conference. Join us LIVE tomorrow at 5pm PST! Featured Speakers include: Michael Preston, Carrie Brown and Lovina Louie.
In an effort to protect families and strengthen community health, the Tesuque Pueblo Youth Coalition hosted a Drug Identification Presentation at the Tesuque Pueblo Intergenerational Center. With 56 attendees, the event focused on raising awareness around the dangers of drug exposure—especially in homes where grandparents and great-grandparents care for young children. As the use and […]
The Tulsa Native Youth Board (TNYB) partnered with Chef Nico Williams and Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness for an engaging and empowering cultural cooking experience focused on physical wellness. With 20 youth in attendance, the event combined traditional food knowledge with modern wellness practices to promote healthy lifestyles through Indigenous cuisine. Held during TNYB’s monthly meeting, […]
Seeking UNITY News Anchors! Would you like to serve as news anchors for UNITY News? UNITY is seeking one male news anchor and one female anchor to host daily News segments at this year’s National UNITY Conference. If you’re already planning to attend the conference in Portland and you’d like to be considered as a […]
The Comanche Nation IAMNDN Youth Council demonstrates how UNITY’s mission empowers Native youth to lead transformative initiatives within their communities. Through cultural celebration, education, and service, this council embodies the core values of spiritual, social, and physical wellness while fostering leadership and resilience among its members. Celebrating Cultural Identity At the heart of IAMNDN’s outreach […]
On May 8, 2024, 25 members of the Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) visited the University of Oregon as part of their ongoing college campus tour series, guided by advisors from the Siletz Tribal Education Department. These visits are part of a broader initiative to support social wellness through education, connection, and cultural exploration. During […]
At Mansfeld Middle School, the Tribal Images Youth Council came together for a special cultural project rooted in love, identity, and tradition. With 15 youth members participating, the council hand-crafted leis in the sacred colors of the Medicine Wheel — black, white, yellow, and red — to honor Native graduating seniors during the Native American […]
