On Dec. 23, the Akimel O’Odham/ Pee-Posh Youth Council (AOPPYC) delivered gifts and tokens of appreciation to the Caring House elderly residents and staff. AOPPYC members donated gift bags, which consisted of lip balm, lotions, facemasks, Epson salt, coffee, cookies, desserts, and other treats. AOPPYC At-Large Member Javonni Molina from Sacaton spearheaded the effort. Molina […]
We understand it’s important to provide individuals with resources for safe living conditions as many may be experiencing abuse in their households due to current stay-at-home orders. MyMove informative guide provides a detailed infographic of the types of abuse and barriers when leaving relationships, tips on emergency planning and tech safety, along with support programs […]
The American Indian Center of Chicago, with the help of 25 Under 25 UNITY Youth Leader Frankie Pederson, hosted its first virtual powwow late last year. The Indian Center normally hosts an annual “in person powwow” every November but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the committee opted to host a virtual event. The event kicked […]
A key element of UNITY’s mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth. What does this mean to you as an individual? What does this mean to your place in your Family, Youth Council or Community? Let’s talk about Roles. Have you ever thought about […]
Written by:  Regina A. Jones, Alyssa’s Advisor and Assistant Director of the Native Student Program at Syracuse University “To me, being an environmental ambassador comes along with several responsibilities to my community, the global indigenous community, and all creation as a whole. One duty of being an environmental ambassador would be to set goals to attain […]
What if we all decided to turn up our impact? How would we strengthen our communities? How would we change the world? Change multiplies each time someone is inspired by greater possibilities. It starts with someone like you committing to one act of support, which motivates someone else to advocate for progress. And then it […]
On December 15, 2020, the Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force released the MMIW Task Force Report to the Minnesota Legislature and the public. In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature created a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force and charged that group with providing a picture of the problem, identifying its causes, and proposing solutions. The […]
Winter messages from Tribal Youth Resource Center: We have just passed the winter solstice, which marks the beginning of a season for storytelling and ceremony in many tribes. This winter, perhaps the most challenging many of us and our children have known, might be a good time to engage with traditional stories, which have helped […]
In the past several months, since UNITY announced the 2020 class of 25 under 25 awardees, UNITY’s 25 under 25 awardees have naturally been keeping busy during this time.  Even with the hurdles of a pandemic, these students have found ways to be helpful to their respective communities and be effective leaders.  Some have been helping with […]
As part of celebrating the season and school break, UNITY held a Fun and Games virtual event led by the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council. UNITY affiliated youth councils around the country are finding innovative ways to meet to discuss their initiatives and continue their projects in a fun interactive way. The Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council […]
