From the Desk of Jonathan Arakawa: the NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative, and UNITY 25 Under 25 Honoree As part of the ECWS, I had the honor of attending the State of Indian Nations address. A huge thank you to NCAI’s Native Youth Program Manager, Lisa Vandever, for inviting me to represent NCAI and UNITY’s […]
Your UNITY Executive Committee (EC) has been hard at work these past six months within their regions. Explore each youth’s Midyear Report on their community involvement and service to Indian Country. This year the youth leaders have been dedicated to rebuilding our National network and helping revitalize youth programs across the nation. Take time to […]
UNITY is hosting regional meet-ups for the purpose of bringing youth councils and Native youth together. At these meetings, UNITY-affiliated youth councils and their supporters are invited to participate virtually to reconnect and work toward goals and project plans. These meetups are designed to serve as an opportunity to network and share resources as well […]
“Entering a New Dawn of Healing with UNITY” Prepared by Jonathan J. Arakawa, NUC Secretary & Northwest Representative Members of the National UNITY Council, The first half of my term on the 2022-2023 Executive Committee has been very meaningful. Continuing in a second term has enabled me to continue hit the ground running. Starting […]
Whitman Wire – Written by Katherine Ellis, News Reporter February 2, 2023 The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Youth Council encourages young tribal members to improve their communities, including advocating for environmental preservation across the Pacific Northwest. The CTUIR Youth Council is open to CTUIR members between the ages 12 to 18. […]
The environmental stewardship program which was started in the 1990s, engages Native American and Alaska Native youth in training sessions and informational workshops to increase their knowledge of environmental issues affecting Native America, learn to serve as ambassadors to increase awareness of the issues affecting the environmental quality of Native lands, and promote efforts to […]
From the Desk of Jonathan Arakawa, Nationa UNITY Council Secretary, Northwest Representative and 25 Under 25 Awardee: The New Year is right around the corner. It is always an honor to represent UNITY and our Native youth. This report encloses some major events Native youth were each represented at. Along with my fellow UNITY leaders, […]
From the Desk of Jonathan Arakawa, National UNITY Council Secretary, Northwest Representative, and 25 Under 25 Awardee: Happy Holidays, UNITY! The holiday season has arrived. As exit Native American Heritage Month—something we celebrate daily—let us remember the reason for the season. We have the season of being thankful for our blessings and giving from our […]
Learn more about the monumental experiences that shaped UNITY 25 Under 25 Honoree Alexis Large Cooley’s leadership development. In her interview, Cooley shares her experiences both in and outside of the classroom that gave her hope and served as a foundation in her journey to becoming a UNITY Ambassador. From her “truly life-changing work at […]
Sam is Siberian Yupik from Gambell and Kenaitze Indian from Kenai, currently attending Stanford University. He was selected as a 25 Under 25 honoree for his passion for food sovereignty, hunting and fishing, both of which keep him connected to tradition and infuse his efforts to combat the suicide, drug abuse, and cultural erosion that […]
