6/1/2023 11:25:20 Elwood McClellan Jr Southern Plains Representative Here at the University of Central Oklahoma, we hosted a “Indigenous Broncho Premier”. This event brought in Native high school students throughout oklahoma to obtain information on how to get into college, the different routes that can be taken, and scholarship resources. The outcome of this event […]
Brown University, March 3, 2023, Pictured, above: Anagali (Shace) Duncan smiles in Brown apparel at his high school athletic field. Sequoyah High School is a boarding school for Indigenous students in grades 7-12. Meet 20-year-old environmental advocate Anagali (Shace) Duncan of the Cherokee Nation. “Respect, humility, and reciprocity describe Anagali best” shared Laura Smith, Program Coordinator with […]
The 2023-24 National UNITY Council Declaration of Candidacy Petition Online Application process is now open. This petition is for National UNITY Council (NUC) members who are interested in running for regional area representative positions and Co-Presidents (Female and Male) on the NUC Executive Committee. Members petitioning must be in good standing in order for their […]
6/1/2023 11:09:16 Elwood McClellan Jr Southern Plains Representative The month of march was extremely productive. I was able to get in contact with a few different Indian education departments to get information out on steps to creating a UNITY youth council and obtaining a “good standing” status. To close out the month, we had our […]
Chelbie Turtle, 25 Under 25 honoree has contributed to the planning of the Cherokee Nation Youth Summit to be held in summer 2023; the theme will be “Know Your Nation;” this also includes a series of coloring books that will be printed to share Cherokee history and culture Multiple Cherokee Nation departments (Education Services, Public […]
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 […]
2022-23 UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee UNITY asked 25 Under 25 Awardee Chelbie Turtle what are the top three issues of concern facing Cherokee youth today. Chelbie Turtle: Statistically, the Native American population is associated with low high school and post-secondary retention rates. Although various tribal nations provide students in both high school and […]
P’áu:gyá tóñ:áñ: (Brings Water from the Creek) also known as Lily Aliesse Painter, is a video/filmmaker, and storyteller. She is a member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Lily is a UNITY 25 Under 25 honoree for the 2022-2023 year, a former inaugural Remembering Our Sisters Fellow with the […]
