In this week’s highlight, we would like to share the news that one of UNITY’s 25 under 25 awardees, Kylie Hunts-In-Winter has recently been accepted to Harvard University. Kylie, who is not only an outstanding student, has been actively working in her local community on projects such as womens’ self defense, as well as advocating […]
Guided by a UNITY alumnus and former Male Co-President who has found a fun and interactive way to bring UNITY youth cohorts together for an evening of virtual fun. Michael Preston of the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council and a former UNITY Male Co-President co-hosted the first of a series of monthly “Fun and Games.”
Do you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area or anywhere in Texas? Would you like to contribute your time and talents to a meaningful event? If so, we want you to join the 2021 UNITY Local Planning Committee! Why join? Not only do you get to connect with others and form friendships, you’ll experience the […]
“I was a former Earth Ambassador back in the 1990s and UNITY had such a major influence on my life and career” shared Program Manager Direlle R. Calica, J.D., Tux’um’shush. “As the third Changing Currents Tribal Youth Water Summit approaches, I wanted to connect with UNITY youth to invite them to participate.” said Calica. “We […]
As UNITY celebrates Black History Month, we share this important conversation about supporting Native youth who face lateral oppression based on the color of their skin. Both light and dark skin natives face struggles with feeling like they belong within Indigenous Communities. Join UNITY Alumni and former Female CoPresident LoVina Louie as she facilitates her […]
UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Dylan Baca shared how he “was thrilled to share my story with Points of Light on how I became inspired to use my voice and the work I’ve done with the Indigenous Peoples’ Initiative. I hope my story inspires others to take action and use their voice.” Read the full […]
Healing Indigenous Lives Youth Submission: Korbin Storms, Native Village of Unalakleet, Alaska I would tell Native Youth that struggle to see themselves as leaders that they have resiliency in their DNA, that sometimes it takes someone who has been low and lost before to connect to others that are feeling that way, that they have […]
UNITY Healing Indigenous Lives Youth Submission: Damien Carlos My whole life until I was fifteen, I didn’t know much of anything about my culture besides the fact that I belonged to the Tohono O’odham tribe. I knew nothing about where I came from. I went to schools on and off the reservation. My family dealt […]
Healing Indigenous Lives Youth Submission: Kyleigh Shipman In my early childhood, I witnessed close relatives struggling with substance abuse. After speaking with them, I have come to the understanding that these are battles in which a person begins to lose control. This has had a major impact on my life, and I had to learn […]
Youth Leader Submission: Boozhoo Ginewanakwad ndiznikaaz miishiks ndoodem, Mount Pleasat nidojiba. Hello my spirit name is Golden Eagle Cloud, I am of the Turtle Clan and live in Mount Pleasant. My English name is Thomas Rae Henry, attending Mount Pleasant High School. As a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, I enjoy […]
