As Native youth are back to school many youth councils are meeting for the first time and setting good intentions for the upcoming year. UNITY 25 under 25 awardee Elizabeth Bryant, of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe, shared her experiences with her Youth Council’s annual retreat and planning meeting. “We discussed our focuses […]
When Indigenous Matriarchs support each other and their personal growth it is magic. UNITY interviewed the phenomenal National UNITY Council Vice Present and Southeastern Regional Representative Evynn Ksé:hahiyé Richardson on her colleague UNITY 25 Under 25 awardee Lily Painter. Evynn nominated her Fellowship Sister for this prestigious national recognition award after working closely with her […]
Meet Chelbie Turtle, Cherokee:Â Chelbie is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is a junior at Northeastern State University pursuing a double major in political science and criminal justice. She is a member of the NSU Honors Program, the Northeastern Student Government Association where she serves as Student Body President, and the Oklahoma […]
A Look At Nathan Solorio, A Local 25 Under 25 Award Recipient Click here for the full article Meredith Willse York Dispatch As a child, Nathan Solorio routinely faced bullying on his bus rides to school because of his long hair. Other children pulled on his braids and used slurs against him. His mom, Misty Solorio, […]
“I always love UNITY and the renewed energy it gives me,” said newly elected Female Co-President, Chenoa Scippio. “UNITY is important to me because it truly does inspire hope and saves lives. I was so happy to be able to introduce youth from my community to the power of UNITY in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” “I thought […]
Jonathan J. Arakawa NUC Executive Committee Secretary/Northwest Representative and UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Report: It was with great honor to accept UNITY’s 25 Under 25 National Leadership Recognition Award at the National UNITY Conference this year. I continue to stay heavily involved in my platform, “Advocating for the requirement of Native American History and […]
Three Native young women served as this year’s UNITY News anchors and field reporters last month at the National UNITY Conference in Minneapolis. Marla Marina, Leech Lake Band Ojibwe, and Ally Gee, Navajo, served as co-anchors while Sonwai Walayuta, Hualapai, served as a Field Reporter. All three auditioned for UNITY News prior to the conference. […]
Jonathan J. Arakawa NUC Executive Committee Secretary/Northwest Representative and UNITY 25 Under 25 “Secretary/Representative Report: Thank you to the Northwest Region for re-electing me as their Representative. Thank you to the Executive Committee for re-appointing me as their Secretary. As we approach the 2022-2023 academic year, I will be meeting with our local middle school […]
“When you jump off a cliff into a pool of water, the impact can be strong enough to compress your spine, break bones, or give you a concussion. Human tolerance can only survive an impact close to a 186-foot-free-fall” explained UNITY 25 Under 25 Awadree Ajahrain, “sharing my personal story with a bunch of random […]
UNITY’s recent 25 Under 25 Awardee Jasmine Lamas, of the Gila River Indian Community, shared she “was excited that I had the opportunity to host my very first workshop at UNITY! I had lots of fun working with the youth and, it was amazing to see the youth work together in order to bring their […]
