For Amaya Escalante (Pascua Yaqui Tribe), July was a month dedicated to leadership, cultural preservation, and civic engagement. Following her attendance at the 2025 National UNITY Conference, Amaya presented her conference report to the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Council during one of their biweekly meetings — a trip made possible through the council’s sponsorship. While there, […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa KaszubaJuly 11, 2025 melissa@uriascommunications.com UNITY Wraps Up a Successful Sold-Out National Conference With the theme “Voices of H.O.P.E. Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities,” theconference provided opportunities for learning, sharing, and celebration [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”43989,43990,43991,43992,43993,43994,43995,43996,43997,43998,43999,44000,44001,44002,44003,44004,44005,44006,44007,44008,44009,44010″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1753114353651{padding-top: 55px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Phoenix, Ariz. – More than 3,000 attendees from […]
During the 2025 National UNITY Conference, the organization Running Strong for American Indian Youth took center stage to share the lasting impact of Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills (Oglala Lakota) and the opportunities available through the Dreamstarter® Program—a leadership initiative that has helped Native youth across the country turn their dreams into community solutions. Though […]
Before the official kickoff of the 2025 National UNITY Conference, a group of Native youth leaders arrived early in San Diego to participate in UNITY’s Earth Ambassadors Pre-Conference Training—a powerful experience blending cultural connection, environmental education, and action planning for climate justice. These youth make up the newly selected 2025–2026 Circle of UNITY Earth Ambassadors, […]
On Friday, June 27, over 3,000 Native youth, advisors, and community leaders gathered in San Diego with culture sharing at the National UNITY Conference: the Lighting of the UNITY Fire. This spiritual gathering marked the official start of the conference’s main sessions and reminded everyone present that this event is more than a gathering—it is […]
Every year, the National UNITY Conference elevates the importance of higher education by creating spaces for Native youth to explore college and career pathways in culturally relevant ways. This year, the partnership between UNITY and San Diego State University (SDSU) brought college tours and on-campus involvement to new heights, showcasing what’s possible when Native students, […]
The 2025 National UNITY Conference, in San Diego, CA, began with a powerful call to action during Native Youth Empowerment Night, where the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee welcomed peers from across the country into a greater collective of Indigenous leadership. Far beyond an icebreaker session, this evening exemplified the core values of the […]
Are you ready to dance, sing, drum, or tell a story that represents your culture and community? Now’s your time to shine! Culture Night is happening Sunday, June 29th at 7:00 PM, and we’re looking for youth performers to help light up the stage with cultural pride and tradition! Culture Night is one of the […]
Sunday, June 29th | 7:00 PM | 2025 National UNITY Conference Get ready to light up the stage—Talent Night is back and bigger than ever at the 2025 National UNITY Conference! This is your chance to share the beauty of your voice, the power of your movement, the strength of your story, or any unique […]
UNITY is searching for four Native youth to serve as News Anchors for UNITY News segments that will be shown during the National UNITY Conference. Two main anchors, a weather anchor and a sports anchor will be chosen. Each contestant is required to complete a brief audition video within a 60 second time limit. A […]
