UNITY 25 under 25 awardee, Shayla French, 19, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is giving back to her community and is promoting literacy and cultural education at the same time. Shayla created activity bundles for children visiting the American Indian Health and Family Services clinic in Detroit, Michigan. Shayla, who also designed an […]
The Mvskoke Nation Youth Council recently served as ushers at a special screening of Reservation Dogs for the Muscogee Nation. The event was held at the River Spirit Resort in August. The group was excited for this opportunity as several members were hoping to have a watch party when the first show aired on FX […]
UNITY Alumni Give Big! They ‘pay it forward” by supporting UNITY with individual donations. How? Facebook Birthday Fundraisers, employee match programs, recurring monthly donations, or a one-time gift or in memoriam for a loved one. Each year UNITY Alumni are the greatest number who participate in yearly giving events; Giving Tuesday, End of Year Giving […]
Chicago Indigenous Tribal Youth (C.I.T.Y.) Council received the honor of 2021 UNITY Youth Council of the Year was named at the National UNITY Conference in Dallas, Texas on July 4th.
As we acknowledge September as National Suicide Prevention Month, join us in shining light on the importance of choosing life and learning to live in wellness. While also sharing stories of inspiration and hope.
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.
Native Governance Center: During times of crisis, the messages we send to our stakeholders matter more than ever. Tribal governments and Native organizations are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and are making important decisions to protect the health and safety of their people. As Indigenous people, we believe that our methods and modes of […]
Do you know any Native artists ages 14-24? Enter to win Cash Prizes for your art! Both Hand-drawn or computer illustrations are accepted for this challenge. The posters should encourage other youth to share their pandemic experiences by taking the Youth and Young Adult (YYA) COVID-19 Impacts Study. Every Native youth had a different experience […]
Join us for an informational webinar! Share this webinar with those in your community to further explain the purpose of the YYA survey, benefits, and incentives. Your participation and shared stories in the Impacts Study will help create affirming spaces for all Native youth to thrive. Webinar Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Time: 3pm PST […]
