This week, UNITY’s very own Executive Director, Mary Kim Titla (San Carlos Apache), has been spotted halfway around the world—in Auckland, New Zealand! Partnering with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), Mary Kim is carrying UNITY’s mission across oceans, showing that inspiring hope for Indigenous youth is a truly global movement. And […]
At the National UNITY Council (NUC) Business Meeting on June 30, 2025, during the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, California, more than 130 Native youth leaders representing over 60 affiliated youth councils across 23 states gathered to identify the most urgent challenges facing their peers and communities. Guided by both regional discussions and survey […]
On Tuesday, April 4th, this day of giving aims to harness the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy to support Arizona non-profits. This year all funds raised will support the National UNITY Conference, Youth Programing, and registration scholarships for deserving Native youth. Take time to make a contribution to UNITY to […]
Click here to read Bank Of America’s announcement: Celebrating the leaders and nonprofits driving progress for communities of color According to the article: Bank of America announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of the top five leaders who strive to advance racial […]
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 […]
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 […]
Above Photo By Monique Saldana/EAC: From left, EAC President Todd Haynie, EAC alumna Preston Kenton, Executive Director for United National Indian Tribal Youth, EAC alumna Mary Kim Titla, and San Carlos Apache Tribal Council Member David Nozie take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. By Kris McBride/EAC. THATCHER — More than 40 members of Eastern Arizona […]
UNITY is happy to announce a new addition to its Council of Trustees. Elke Chenevey, Omaha, who is a graduate of both Dartmouth College and Columbia University is recognized as a leading financial advisor in the Native American community. She is a UNITY alumna, having attended a UNITY conference in 1980 in Washington, D.C.
Much appreciation goes to everyone who played a role in all the moving parts that made the National UNITY Conference possible. The UNITY staff is a small team of 6 people. Together we set up camp in Dallas for 6 Days bringing youth together in person and virtually. We are so thankful for the enthusiasm […]
Sells/Tucson, Arizona – Promoting and developing partners for UNITY is a priority according to Fund Development Manager Greg Mendoza as he traveled to southern Arizona. “One of the best ways to promote UNITY is to do it in-person. By traveling to meet with tribal leaders and representatives from the Tohono O’odham Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, […]
