6/1/2023 10:39:20 Elwood McClellan Jr Southern Plains Representative In the month of February, there was a lot going on, from community events to trying to get settled into a new job, it was non-stop. I tried my best to reach out to youth councils to see if any events were going on or how I […]
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 […]
National UNITY Council Executive Committee Members focused on communications, team building, networking, mind mapping training January 13-15, Mesa, Arizona – UNITY’s elected leadership came together to ring in the new year with renewed vision and leadership during a 3-day leadership development training facilitated by Dr. Pearl Yellowman and Peer Trainer and former Co-President Audri Mitchell. […]
“Healing Circles are becoming the new wave! As they should be, they offer kids a platform to express their feelings and ideas” shared National UNITY Council Southwestern Representative Derek Captain (Laguna/ Navajo). “Times like this serve as a reminder of how critical it is to reach out to our Native youth.” Representative Captain attends the […]
The National UNITY Council’s Northeastern Representative Nathan Solorio, also recently awarded the prestigious 25 Under 25 award, has been traveling his region this winter networking and reaching out to Native youth in various ways. Nathan’s Reflections: Two amazing events that took place in the Northeast this winter included the White House Tribal Youth Forum, hosted […]
Click here to Read the full article on OJJDP News @ a Glance When Colby WhiteThunder first joined the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas youth council 11 years ago, he says he was “that kid who sat in the back and didn’t say nothing.” He never raised his hand, and rarely called attention to himself. “I […]
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 […]
