For Jamie Crowe (Pueblo of Tesuque), Southwest Representative on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, July was a month of growth, purpose, and commitment to the environment. The month began in San Diego, California, at the National UNITY Conference, where over 3,000 Native youth gathered to learn, share, and lead. Jamie returned home with a […]
Jamie Crowe, 19 Tribe: Pueblo of Tesuque Youth Council: Tesuque Pueblo Youth Coalition Jamie Crowe, a proud member of the Pueblo of Tesuque, is a 22-year-old student at the University of New Mexico where she studies Population Health and minors in Maternal and Child Health. With aspirations to pursue a master’s degree in Public Health […]
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 […]
Jamie’s dedication to leadership and personal growth was showcased in her recent experience at the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Despite feeling under the weather for much of the event, Jamie pushed through, embodying resilience and determination to be present and engaged with her peers. Her commitment to her community and leadership development […]
The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference fostered healing through powerful conversations around the intersection of culture, mental health, and community leadership. UNITY’s cultural wellness workshops helped Native youth strengthen their sense of belonging by encouraging them to explore how traditional knowledge, spiritual teachings, and community connections can be powerful tools for mental health and personal growth. […]
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 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 […]
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) proudly welcomed the International Indigenous Youth Leadership Cohort (IYLC) to the UNITY Midyear Conference, held from February 6-9, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative, established by the U.S. Department of State, aims to amplify Indigenous youth voices in global civic and political participation. The IYLC united six Indigenous youth leaders […]
