As the Northwest Regional Representative on the 2021-2022 National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee Secretary, Jonathan Arakawa has been active within his region to promote wellness and Native youth leadership development in many ways. “Jonathan’s commitment to the revitalization of language and culture is profoundly important” explains Kate Reavey, Ph.D., professor at Peninsula College. “He has […]
UNITY Intern Caleb Dash reported: “Recently NCAI ( The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) recently hosted its annual midyear conference in Anchorage, Alaska and UNITY youth leaders took part. During the meeting, tribal leaders addressed many issues regarding Indian Country were talked about and discussed by tribal leaders all over the country, such as […]
Do you need to raise some quick cash to attend the National UNITY Conference? It’s not too late! We’re here to help! UNITY’s Executive Director Mary Kim Titla has been fundraising for more than 30 years! She’s helped a local youth council raise thousands of dollars. She’s also helped raise millions of dollars for UNITY. Register today to […]
2022 Spring UNITY Regional Meet-Ups for  Native Youth Join the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee as they host the  Spring UNITY Regional Native Youth Meet Ups. At these meet-ups, youth councils are invited to gather to grow relationships and work towards goals. These MeetUps will serve as a networking opportunity and a brainstorming session […]
Healing Our Mother Earth Webinar focuses on ways everyone can take to protect our Mother Earth. We must Heal Our Earth not just because we care about the natural world, but also because we live on it. Every one of us needs a healthy Earth to support our livelihoods, health & survival, and happiness. A healthy […]
UNITY is awarding (20) $250.00 mini-grants for Environmental Projects! The UNITY Earth Ambassadors know that the time to address Climate Change is now! Our people have always been earth protectors and caretakers. What better way to revitalize our cultural environmental teaching than by developing an Environmental Community Project! All you have to do is tell […]
Written by National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee Jonathan J. Arakawa, Northwest Regional Representative: What an unforgettable trip and experience! It was an incredible honor to represent UNITY at 2022 Oregon Tribal Youth Summit!! Thank you, Cow Creek Tribe, for your phenomenal hospitality — your hospitality truly represents the teachings of your people and each one […]
National UNITY Council approves NEW 2022 Initiative At the recent UNITY Midyear Conference held on February 26, the National UNITY Council (NUC) held its business meeting to hear reports and conduct business. In an effort to address the impact of COVID-19 among Native youth, the Executive Committee introduced a resolution called “Restoring the Spirit of […]
In July, I had the opportunity to talk to a few people that I look up to who gave me advice on how to move forward and better the EC during this term. I took in a lot of advice during Nationals. It was good to interact with youth councils in Dallas and hear what […]
During the month of February, the National UNITY Council’s Northwest Regional Representative and Executive Committee Secretary Jonathan Arakawa attended the following events: Weekly UNITY Production Meetings with EC members and UNITY staff to plan upcoming Conferences 2022 NCAI State of Indian Nations Address with members of the Biden Administration and Congress 2022 NCAI Executive Council […]
