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 […]
UNITY & ASU Partner to Empower Native Youth Through Digital Storytelling and Higher Education At UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference, Native youth from across the country had the unique opportunity to step into the world of journalism, mass communication, and higher education thanks to a powerful partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). With an emphasis on […]
At the 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference during the bi-annual Business Meeting, Native youth leaders from across the country came together to pass a powerful resolution as the National UNITY Council—Resolution 02-02-25-2: “Inspiring HOPE (Heart-to-Heart Conversations, Open-Minded Dialogue, Promoting Resources, Encouragement).” This initiative is a national call to action for the 300+ Native youth councils affiliated […]
Empowering Native Youth Through Digital Storytelling: UNITY & Arizona Science Center Collaboration at the 2025 Midyear Conference The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference kicked off in a powerful way, bringing together Native youth for an evening of learning, storytelling, and inspiration at the Arizona Science Center. Thanks to a special partnership with the Science Center, UNITY […]
Do you have knowledge, skills, or experiences to share with Native youth? UNITY is now accepting workshop proposals for the 2025 National UNITY Conference, taking place June 27 – July 1, 2025, in San Diego, California, at the Town & Country Resort. Workshops will be held on Saturday, June 28, and Monday, June 30, offering […]
We are excited to invite you to a “Know Before You Go” webinar to help advisors and chaperones prepare to travel with their youth groups to a UNITY Conference. This session, led by UNITY Trainer Dr. Pearl Yellowman, will focus on Creating a Safety Plan for your youth group to ensure a safe, informed, and […]
What drives someone to run 100 miles through rugged mountain trails, facing darkness, exhaustion, and pain? For Christopher Porcaro, the answer is simple: purpose. This September, the Seattle-based father and outdoor enthusiast completed the Mountain Lakes 100-mile ultramarathon in Oregon, raising over $6,200 for UNITY and Indigenous Earth, two organizations dedicated to supporting Native youth […]
The 2025 Midyear Conference will engage more than 600 Native youth from across the country through workshops, breakout sessions, and cultural sharing. We seek workshop leaders from a broad range of fields to participate in the speed workshops at the Midyear Conference. Subject matters may include career, culture, education, environment, and health. Interested parties can […]
Kaylee Evans, a proud member of the Haliwa-Saponi and Lumbee Tribes, embodies the transformative power of UNITY’s youth leadership programs. As the newly elected Southeastern Representative for the National UNITY Council, Kaylee has taken full advantage of opportunities to grow as a leader while inspiring other Native youth to pursue higher education and meaningful careers. […]
