United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) has been impacting lives since 1976. Thank you so much to those who gave as part of the national Giving Tuesday campaign. Your support will further UNITY’s mission, which paraphrased will Inspire Hope and Change Lives. If you haven’t made a contribution, it’s not too late to give! […]
Who will you be giving to, on Tuesday, November 29? That day is #GivingTuesday—a global day of giving where people all over the world come together to support their favorite nonprofits. On November 29, 2022, the United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc (UNITY) has set a goal of $20,000 on #GivingTuesday. We hope you will […]
He lived his life dedicated to serving the needs of Native American and Alaska Native youth. James “J.R.” Roscoe Cook of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who founded United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY), passed away with his sister by his side in her home in Edna, Kansas earlier this year at the age […]
Mandatory Training Wednesday, June 22, 2022 2:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) UNITY’s Trainers Juanita Toledo, Jemez Pueblo, and Chance Rush, Hidatsa, will host a training for those interested in serving as an emcee at the 2022 National UNITY Conference. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-iqrzorE9R2rPQDL2ABiVD_TWF5BEqn After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
UNITY is hosting an Advisor Meet Up to prepare advisors for the 2022 National UNITY Conference. Items include 2022 Conference FAQS, Advisor training, Chaperone 101 tips, etc. Title: UNITY Advisor Meet Up When: Thursday, June 23, 2022 Time: 6:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) Speakers: Christine Porter and Eileen Crocker on Chaperoning 101 Tips and more Register in advance for this meeting: […]
UNITY is participating in Arizona Gives Day today! But it’s not just for Arizonans! Arizona Gives Day helps raise awareness about Arizona nonprofits and the critical role they play in our communities, state, and in UNITY’s case, the nation. We ask for your generous support, no matter the dollar amount, to invest in our Native […]
Highlights included appearances by Native American celebrities and influencers, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities.Mesa, Az – UNITY hosted its annual midyear conference February 25-27 at the Phoenix Hilton Resort at the Peak, bringing together more than 400 attendees from tribal communities across the United States. Keynote speakers included America’s Got Talent finalist Brooke Simpson (Haliwa-Saponi), […]
UNITY calls upon its family & friends to join us today, March 2, 2022, at 2 pm CT, in a moment of silence in honor of our beloved founder, J. R. Cook. “We are deeply saddened to learn of J.R.’s passing. But his legacy and influence live on in the thousands of lives he has […]
Mesa, Az – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is saddened to announce that its founder, J.R. Cook (Cherokee), passed away at the age of 83 on February 25, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cook started the UNITY organization in southwestern Oklahoma in 1976 with a small group of Native American youth interested in […]
2020 is a year many will remember for different reasons. In UNITY’s second annual report, you will read how the organization navigated through an unprecedented pandemic. When challenges abound, teamwork is key. This past year so many people stepped up to the plate to ensure UNITY stayed the course to reach Native youth around the […]
