Helen Sekaquaptewa, 16 Tribe: Yakama Nation Youth Council: Yakama Nation Youth Council Helen Sekaquaptewa, a high school student from Toppenish High School, brings a unique and powerful perspective to Indigenous youth leadership. Of Yakama Nation, Comanche, and Hopi Pueblo descent, Helen is a self-identifying queer, multi-tribal individual who is deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces […]
Tia Butler, 21 Tribe: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Youth Council: Siletz Tribal Youth Council Tia Butler, a proud citizen of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, carries with her a rich and powerful lineage as a descendant of the Yurok, Northern Cheyenne, Yankton Sioux, and Iñupiaq peoples. Raised on the coast of Oregon, Tia […]
Graciela Broncheau, 19 Tribe: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Youth Council: Nez Perce Tribe NAHOVA My name is Graciela Broncheau, and I am a proud member of the Nez Perce Tribe from Lewiston, Idaho. I am a graduate of Clarkston High School and a successful completer of the Army National Guard Washington Youth Challenge Academy. […]
Ready to lead? The National UNITY Council (NUC) is accepting petitions for Area Representative and Co-President (Female and Male) positions on the Executive Committee. This is your opportunity to represent Native youth, uplift your region, and help shape the future of Indigenous leadership. Available Positions: Area Representatives from UNITY’s ten regions Co-Presidents (must be former […]
The Siletz Tribal Youth Council (STYC) continues to shine as a powerful force of service, wellness, and cultural preservation within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Over the past year, STYC members have led a series of impactful activities rooted in honoring their ancestors, serving their community, and empowering future generations. Their efforts demonstrate how […]
Are you a Native youth artist with a passion for design? Here’s your chance to showcase your creativity! UNITY is inviting Native youth ages 14 to 24 to submit their original artwork for the 2025 National UNITY Conference Logo Contest. The winning design will be used on promotional materials for this summer’s National UNITY Conference […]
The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, Arizona brought together Native youth from across the country to explore deeper levels of self-awareness, cultural identity, and spiritual wellness. As part of UNITY’s commitment to providing young leaders with a stronger sense of belonging, several hands-on cultural workshops focused on personal storytelling, traditional knowledge, and cultural revitalization. […]
The National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUC EC) is thrilled to announce our spring regional meetups, designed to unite youth councils and Native youth from across the country. These virtual gatherings welcome UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters to reconnect, collaborate on shared goals, and develop impactful project plans. Our regional meetups are a great […]
During the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference, the National UNITY Council (NUC) Executive Committee (EC) was a team of mentors behind an unforgettable gathering of Native youth leaders. With unwavering dedication, they cultivated an environment where young people could learn, heal, and grow as community leaders. From facilitating healing circles to creating spaces for cultural exchange […]
Excitement was building as the Midyear conference drew near. In Downtown Phoenix, Arizona more than 600 Native youth would gather for a weekend of storytelling, cultural sharing and creativity. In UNITY fashion there were many pre-conference activities planned for those that arrived early, including the Healing Circle. There were more than 60 youth that participated […]
