At Pyramid Lake Jr/Sr High School, Native youth are leading and energizing community events that blend tradition with teen spirit. The student-led Pyramid Lake UNITY Youth Council has established new annual traditions like the Valentine’s Teen Dance – a drug- and alcohol-free social held at the Nixon gym each February​schoolandcollegelistings.com. In 2025, the dance drew […]
At this year’s UNITY Midyear Conference, Native youth stepped into the future by engaging in workshops celebrating their role as innovators and problem-solvers in technology, engineering, and broadband development. These career-based sessions supported UNITY’s broader goals to expand Native youth access to STEM education and equip them for careers that directly benefit their communities. In […]
At the heart of the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference was the celebration of cultural knowledge passed down through generations. From languages to crafting traditions, UNITY workshops gave Native youth the tools to engage with ancestral teachings in modern ways. These sessions reminded young people that by learning traditional practices, they are not just keeping culture […]
Are you a Native youth artist with a passion for design? Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity! UNITY is inviting Native youth ages 14 to 24 to submit their original artwork for the 2025 National UNITY Conference Logo Contest. The winning design will be used on promotional materials for this summer’s National UNITY Conference […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Media Contact: Mary Kim Titla headquarters@unityinc.org Phoenix, Ariz. – The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference brought together a record number of Native youth, advisors, and tribal leaders for a transformative four-day event centered on leadership development, advocacy, and cultural sharing. Held February 7-9 at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, this […]
Girl Scouts REFLECT ON THEIR TIME AT the UNITY Midyear Conference At the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, young Native women took center stage in leadership development through UNITY’s ongoing partnership with the Girl Scouts. Aiyana Wellington, 6th Grade, of Chinle, AZ, joined Shiloh Saganey, 12th Grade, of San Tan Valley, for this year’s annual event. […]
The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, Arizona brought together Native youth from across the country to explore deeper levels of self-awareness, cultural identity, and spiritual wellness. As part of UNITY’s commitment to providing young leaders with a stronger sense of belonging, several hands-on cultural workshops focused on personal storytelling, traditional knowledge, and cultural revitalization. […]
The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our spring regional meetups, designed to unite youth councils and Native youth from across the country. These virtual gatherings welcome UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters to reconnect, collaborate on shared goals, and develop impactful project plans. Our regional meetups are a great […]
UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference celebrated the legacy of oral tradition and the power of written word as vital expressions of Indigenous identity. Through storytelling and creative writing workshops, youth explored how narratives shape their understanding of self, community, and purpose. These sessions fostered spiritual healing, cultural pride, and renewed passion to amplify Native voices through […]
Higher education opportunities were front and center at the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, where university and college partners engaged Native youth in workshops that demystified the college process and introduced students to campus resources that support Indigenous identity and success. These sessions reflected UNITY’s ongoing efforts to connect Native students with institutions that value their […]
