Written by National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee Jonathan J. Arakawa, Northwest Regional Representative: What an unforgettable trip and experience! It was an incredible honor to represent UNITY at 2022 Oregon Tribal Youth Summit!! Thank you, Cow Creek Tribe, for your phenomenal hospitality — your hospitality truly represents the teachings of your people and each one […]
UNITY just wrapped up a successful, fun and informative midyear conference in Phoenix. But we’re already thinking ahead to the national conference, July 8-12 in Minneapolis. You won’t want to miss out on all of the exciting speakers, workshops, and cultural sharing that we have planned, and now is the time to register and book […]
National UNITY Council approves NEW 2022 Initiative At the recent UNITY Midyear Conference held on February 26, the National UNITY Council (NUC) held its business meeting to hear reports and conduct business. In an effort to address the impact of COVID-19 among Native youth, the Executive Committee introduced a resolution called “Restoring the Spirit of […]
BOTH Steps (2 separate Online Forms) must be completed before April 8, 2022. UNITY is seeking American Indian and Alaska Native youth between the ages of 14 to 24, who have shown a commitment to serving their communities, to apply for this exciting program. For additional information, please visit the UNITY website: www.unityinc.org. Application Process: […]
In July, I had the opportunity to talk to a few people that I look up to who gave me advice on how to move forward and better the EC during this term. I took in a lot of advice during Nationals. It was good to interact with youth councils in Dallas and hear what […]
OJJDP PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO NATIVE YOUTH Build the Skills To Support Tribal Youth OJJDP-Sponsored, November 2016. This brief provides summaries of and how to access three role-play simulations designed to prepare adults to guide conversations with Tribal youth that will foster their positive development. NCJ 252025. 1 page. Abstract | PDF The UNITY […]
COVID 19 Children’s Eagle Book Coloring Storybook. Community Protectors. Produced by CDC. Free download. For more information click here. Updated Resources and PSA’s – Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health’s COVID Resources. For more information click here. Lifeline is a federal benefit that lowers the cost of phone or internet service. Qualifying is the first step to getting […]
Scholarships Arizona Indian Education Association’s 2022-2023 Virtual Scholarship Webinar Series. Open to all American Indian students in middle school, high school, and college, including parents and guardians. Participants need to register in advance for each session. How to Write a Resume & Cover Letter (March 4), How to Write a Personal Statement (March 25), and […]
SAVE THE DATE! We’re excited to announce the return of our annual Indigenous Wellness Camp. Dates have been set for July 25– 29 at Mingus Mountain Camp for American Indian/Alaska Native youth ages 9-12. To register, please click here. For more information on any upcoming events, please contact Amber or Amanda, NATIVE HEALTH is pleased to announce […]
The Indigenous Wellness Program would like to wish you and your loved ones a happy Heart Month! We’re looking forward to spending a new year with you and your families. We encourage you to attend our upcoming events this month and be on the lookout for future videos on our social media platforms. The Indigenous […]
