Arizona-based Titan Facilities Services, LLC, recently presented a check to United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) in the amount of $4,500 to cover education scholarships for Native American students. The generous donation from Titan will be awarded to three college students in July 2023 at the National UNITY Conference in Washington, DC. Titan Facility […]
The National UNITY Council’s Northeastern Representative Nathan Solorio, also recently awarded the prestigious 25 Under 25 award, has been traveling his region this winter networking and reaching out to Native youth in various ways. Nathan’s Reflections: Two amazing events that took place in the Northeast this winter included the White House Tribal Youth Forum, hosted […]
Click here to Read the full article on OJJDP News @ a Glance When Colby WhiteThunder first joined the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas youth council 11 years ago, he says he was “that kid who sat in the back and didn’t say nothing.” He never raised his hand, and rarely called attention to himself. “I […]
2022-23 UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Parental genetics scientifically define parts of who we are, but it is not the only factor. From a young age, I have strongly resembled my mother, and I proudly smile each time someone reminds me of our similarities. However, each one of those smiles represents much more than […]
From the Desk of Jonathan Arakawa, Nationa UNITY Council Secretary, Northwest Representative and 25 Under 25 Awardee: The New Year is right around the corner. It is always an honor to represent UNITY and our Native youth. This report encloses some major events Native youth were each represented at. Along with my fellow UNITY leaders, […]
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 […]
Jasmine Lamas, Akimel O’odham, UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee reflects on her outreach during Native American Heritage Month: For my Native American month, I participated in the Phoenix Suns video as a representative of the Gila River Indian community, thanks to UNITY for inviting me. This meant so much to me for a number of […]
Join UNITY for this free training for Native youth ages 14-26 years old. Sign Up today to attend the two-day training on December 10-11, 2022 hosted by the Indigenous Youth Council of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department, on the University of New Mexico Campus. Registration is open to the first 100 New Mexico Native youth […]
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 […]
From the Desk of Jonathan Arakawa, National UNITY Council Secretary, Northwest Representative, and 25 Under 25 Awardee: Happy Holidays, UNITY! The holiday season has arrived. As exit Native American Heritage Month—something we celebrate daily—let us remember the reason for the season. We have the season of being thankful for our blessings and giving from our […]
