View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNITY Western Region (@unity.western_region) Join the Western and Southwest Regions for the Spring 2024 Native Youth Meet Up! The National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee is hosting regional meet ups for the purpose of bringing youth councils and Native youth together. At these meetings, […]
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Left to right: Lourdes Pereira, 23, Matthew Holgate, 23, Alec Ferreira, 25, Shelbylyn Henry, 32, Xavier Medina, 25, and Nalani Lopez, 19. The six voters met with NPR at the Phoenix Indian Center in downtown Phoenix, Az. Grace Widyatmadja/NPR Read Full NPR Article here
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Youth Council (MNYC) has spent the past year building a strong and impactful partnership with the MCN Elders Program, bridging the generational gap through shared knowledge, mutual respect, and heartfelt connection. What began as simple collaboration has grown into lasting friendships and ongoing cultural exchange that benefits both youth and elders. […]
The NB3 Foundation Youth Council is a newly established group committed to building a strong foundation for youth leadership and community engagement. On January 1, 2024, ten members gathered for one of their first planning meetings at Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, joined by three advisors. During this meeting, the council focused on developing their […]
Midwest Rep. Mesarina attended the White House Tribal Youth Forum as the UNITY Midwest Regional Representative where she got the opportunity to participate in round table discussions with peers, listen to panel discussions about leading concerns in tribal communities, and speak directly to representatives to discuss their roles and answer any questions the youth have. […]
On December 16, 2023, the Hualapai Tribal Youth Council joined forces with several community departments to host the Elder Reindeer Co-ed Chair Volleyball Tournament in Peach Springs, Arizona. This exciting event brought together nearly 200 participants, including elders aged 55 and older from 12 different tribes across Arizona. The tournament was designed to promote physical […]
Northwest Rep. Mazie Countryman had the opportunity to volunteer at the 7th annual Idaho State University Indigenous Peoples Day event on October 9, 2023. She handed out goody bags at the event and also hosted a workshop talking about being a Native American full-time college student. Mazie spoke about her current role of being on […]
During the vibrant celebration of the annual Powwow, the Poarch Creek Youth Council held a heartfelt and creative fundraiser to support their ongoing work in promoting social wellness. With 15 dedicated youth members participating, the council organized a special raffle featuring handmade ribbon skirts and quilts — each one crafted by the youth themselves. The […]
On Halloween, Midwest Region Rep Marla Mesarina set up a UNITY booth in Cass Lake Minnesota on the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation where she was happy to answer questions about what UNITY is and how youth can get involved. Marla was giving out candy and having the youth and adults write their […]
