As we acknowledge September as National Suicide Prevention Month, join us in shining light on the importance of choosing life and learning to live in wellness. While also sharing stories of inspiration and hope.
UNITY is happy to announce a new addition to its Council of Trustees. Elke Chenevey, Omaha, who is a graduate of both Dartmouth College and Columbia University is recognized as a leading financial advisor in the Native American community. She is a UNITY alumna, having attended a UNITY conference in 1980 in Washington, D.C.
Native Governance Center: During times of crisis, the messages we send to our stakeholders matter more than ever. Tribal governments and Native organizations are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and are making important decisions to protect the health and safety of their people. As Indigenous people, we believe that our methods and modes of […]
Do you know any Native artists ages 14-24? Enter to win Cash Prizes for your art! Both Hand-drawn or computer illustrations are accepted for this challenge. The posters should encourage other youth to share their pandemic experiences by taking the Youth and Young Adult (YYA) COVID-19 Impacts Study. Every Native youth had a different experience […]
Join us for an informational webinar! Share this webinar with those in your community to further explain the purpose of the YYA survey, benefits, and incentives. Your participation and shared stories in the Impacts Study will help create affirming spaces for all Native youth to thrive. Webinar Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Time: 3pm PST […]
UNITY Youth Programs staff members collaborated with SAMHSA to host a two-part webinar series this summer aimed at helping SAMHSA grantees with bringing youth councils to their communities. In an effort to help boost youth council activities and presence throughout Indian Country, UNITY staff is striving to increase youth council support during this time of […]
Most importantly, taking this survey is a call for all Native Youth to Take action as allies and LGBTQI2S+ persons, ages 14- 24. No matter how we identify, we have a part to play as an advocate. Your participation and shared stories in the Youth and Young Adult (YYA) COVID-19 Impacts Study will help create […]
Would you believe preparations are already underway for the National UNITY Conference slated for Portland, Oregon in 2024 and Oklahoma City in 2026? Site visits to both cities happened earlier this month led by UNITY‘s Executive Director Mary Kim Titla. The Portland site visit included National UNITY Council (NUC) co-president Izaiah Fisher of the Confederated […]
Virtual Recipe Share – SQUASH 2021 Wed Sep 1st 5:30pm – 7:30pm (MDT) Link: https://zoom.us/j/99352295000?pwd=bFNDYTdIaFRBZExnclRKN1VaaWJWdz09 Call in Number: +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 993 5229 5000 calendar by Tockify Tipi Culture Series: Webinar 2021 Wed Sep 29th 5:30pm – 7:00pm (MDT) The Spirit Within Project at DIHFS would like to invite you to participate in our Tipi Culture Series! On Wednesday, September […]
