The early morning air was still and sacred in southern Colorado as the sun began to rise over the ancestral lands of the Kiowa and Southern Cheyenne people. For Earth Ambassador Codie Horse-Topetchy, camping out with relatives before a buffalo hunt was not just a return to tradition—it was a step into leadership grounded in […]
At the National UNITY Council (NUC) Business Meeting on June 30, 2025, during the National UNITY Conference in San Diego, California, more than 130 Native youth leaders representing over 60 affiliated youth councils across 23 states gathered to identify the most urgent challenges facing their peers and communities. Guided by both regional discussions and survey […]
Jamie Crowe: Championing Health Equity and Cultural Revitalization for Native Youth Jamie Crowe, a proud member of the Pueblo of Tesuque, stands as a committed advocate for the health and well-being of Native communities. Serving her second term as the Southwest Regional Representative and Vice President on the National UNITY Council Executive Committee, Jamie brings […]
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 […]
The Navajo Prep Naat’áanii Youth Council recently completed an intensive learning experience through the Indigenous American Youth Adult Community Health Worker Training Program, sponsored by the Morehouse School of Medicine. With 25 youth participants, the program was designed to equip Native youth with knowledge and tools to address critical health issues within their communities—particularly those […]
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 […]
