In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the CNAY at the Aspen Institute will release the 5th Annual State of Native Youth Report on November 24, 2020. The theme of this year’s report is Native Youth are Medicine – highlighting the strength and resilience of Native youth. “The best advice was given by a man […]
The fierce determination of Native peoples and all our relatives to be seen, heard, and counted in this election powered historic change. Native peoples voted in record numbers and we had a decisive impact. Because of your support, our #NativesVote campaign, organized in partnership with Native Organizers Alliance, helped inspire and mobilize this historic Native […]
A first-of-its kind mental health guide created for students, by students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Young Americans are more stressed out than ever, and nearly half of Gen Z says they aren’t doing enough to manage stress. Young people could use some mental health support in 2020, especially with COVID-19 affecting over 55 million students in the […]
Join UNITY for the Best Practices in Youth Council Development Webinar happening Thursday, November 12, 2020, 12:00 pm PST//3:00 pm EST. Guest presenter Ginger Martin (Gila River Indian Community – Akimel O’odham), is the Owner of Sunbird Enterprises, LLC., and UNITY Alumnus, Original UNITY Earth Ambassador (1990). This webinar will explore how Youth Councils can ensure […]
We all know Indian Country is full of athletic and talented Native Youth, but many will struggle in the preparation, transition and first years of college, not only as athletes but as students as well. Among the various webinar topics being present during UNITY’s Fall Webinar Series, we want to dedicate one for our young […]
OJJDP & UNITY: Working Together to Create Safe Communities This year, the UNITY Peer Guides were able to offer training, virtually and in person to over 5,000 native youth. Young people will continue to receive training to serve as peer leaders who will provide training, mentoring, support, resources, information, and other assistance for their peers in […]
Have you ever attended a meeting for the sake of having a meeting? Lots of talk leading to no action. Good ideas, good discussion, but how can these ideas become reality? Meeting facilitation is key for any active Youth Council or youth group. Join to gain tips and strategies for Native youth engagement in community […]
The SAMHSA Tribal TTA Center will join the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) and members of their Champions for Change class for a series of three webinars focusing on youth empowerment in Indian Country. Watch and Learn the following recorded webinars: Indigenous Food & Healing with Mariah Gladstone, Suicide Prevention & Social media with […]
CLICK Here to Watch & Learn Dr. Locklear will discuss the various platforms youth use to connect with other youth. She will share insights on how to best connect and uses of social media. Special guest Dr. Leslie Locklear, Lumbee, is the FATE project coordinator at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, published author […]
UNITY is proud to announce a new scholarship program aimed at supporting entrepreneurial-minded undergraduate students named in honor of Mel Pervais, Ojibwe, a special supporter and long-time friend of UNITY. Pervais, a retired entrepreneur and engineer and is a former UNITY Trustee. The $1,000 scholarship will be available for the Spring 2021 semester. Click […]
