FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sherrie Catanach, NM Indian Affairs Department Sherrie.Catanach@iad.nm.gov UNITY Mary Kim Titla, (480) 718-9793 mk.titla@unityinc.org Mesa, AZ – United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) is proud to partner with the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) to provide resources at no cost to New Mexico Native youth ages 14 to […]
As we continue to find ways to heal our mental and emotional health, we learn to utilize various means to bring about healing. For many Native youth, music and creating are that outlet. So we are excited to provide a platform for Native youth and artists to showcase their talents. “UNITY Turn Up Tuesdays” will […]
In the U.S., suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for young people 10 to 24 years old. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for AI/ANs 10-34 years old. But suicide can be prevented. National Suicide Prevention Week is Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10th. Here’s what you […]
“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 […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”35887″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The National UNITY Council elected its new 2022-23 Executive Committee Members who were honored at UNITY’s annual Gala during the National UNITY Conference this July. Imagine nearly 2,000 Native youth from around the country listening to powerful messages for five days at the National UNITY Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, presented by the Fort […]
Victoria (Vicki) Vasques, the owner of Tribal Tech LLC, located in Virginia, stopped by the UNITY office recently to present a $10,000 check to the organization. Vasques, who also created the Ronald Maese Peralta Foundation (RMP), is Diegueno of the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians. Vasques, who was joined by her sister Michele Matteson […]
Do you need to raise some quick cash to attend the National UNITY Conference? It’s not too late! We’re here to help! UNITY’s Executive Director Mary Kim Titla has been fundraising for more than 30 years! She’s helped a local youth council raise thousands of dollars. She’s also helped raise millions of dollars for UNITY. Register today to […]
Let’s Connect: Southeast, Northeast & Midwest Meet this month 2022 Spring UNITY Regional Meet-Ups for Native Youth Join the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee as they host the Spring UNITY Regional Native Youth Meet Ups. At these meet-ups, youth councils are invited to gather to grow relationships and work towards goals. These MeetUps will serve as a networking […]
UNITY is awarding (20) $250.00 mini-grants for Environmental Projects! The UNITY Earth Ambassadors know that the time to address Climate Change is now! Our people have always been earth protectors and caretakers. What better way to revitalize our cultural environmental teaching than by developing an Environmental Community Project! All you have to do is tell […]
Written by National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee Jonathan J. Arakawa, Northwest Regional Representative: What an unforgettable trip and experience! It was an incredible honor to represent UNITY at 2022 Oregon Tribal Youth Summit!! Thank you, Cow Creek Tribe, for your phenomenal hospitality — your hospitality truly represents the teachings of your people and each one […]
