2023 UNITY Youth Council of the Year Award Each year the national native network recognizes one outstanding Youth Council to receive this prestigious award at the Gala during the National UNITY Conference. This award is based on the community impact of the community service projects that the Youth Council describe in their Bi-Annual Membership Reports. […]
2023 UNITY J.R. Cook Advisor of the Year Award Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST) Application Link: https://forms.gle/4pb4kF9rCraKCFof9 This award is named after UNITY’s late former and first Executive Director. JR Cook was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. UNITY values the dedication of the many individuals who provide adult leadership and nurture and […]
2023 Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year Award Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST) Application Link:Â https://forms.gle/4u7mv1cQmvCR7fGN8 Do you know a UNITY alum who should be recognized for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the Native American community? UNITY is accepting nominations for its prestigious Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year award. The purpose […]
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 […]
The National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee invites all youth within the network to sign up for one of the four upcoming virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these town hall meetings are designed to gather Native youth’s views on UNITY’s National Initiative to address wellness and restore tribal support systems. Youth are welcomed to share […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba melissa@uriascommunications.com UNITY Wraps Up a Successful Sold-Out Midyear Conference Highlights included appearances by Native American celebrities and influencers, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities. Mesa, Arizona – UNITY hosted its annual midyear conference February 23-26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe, bringing together more than 600 […]
Join us on Friday, February 24th 2023 for our UNITY O’odham Cu:dk! We’re excited to offer two styles of traditional gatherings at this year’s UNITY Midyear Conference in Tempe, Arizona! Friday, Feb 24th: UNITY O’odham Cu:dk Social dancing Fiesta Ballroom, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tempe Lead Singers: Joe Davis (GRIC), Samuel Lopez (TON), Hunter Nish (GRIC), […]
Mesa, Arizona – Indigenous people comprise only 1.1% of the United States population, yet they account for nearly 25% of human trafficking victims. This imbalance – and the plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) – was the subject of UNITY executive director Mary Kim Titla’s remarks at the It’s a Penalty event held […]
UNITY Announces New Speakers for Midyear Conference    Left to Right: Amber Midthunder and producer Jhane Myers will join life coach James W. Anderson as guest speakers at the UNITY Midyear Conference  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba January 23, 2023      melissa@uriascommunications.com Left to Right: Amber […]
Are you interested in digital storytelling? Or you’ve always wanted to learn how to produce, shoot and edit a video? Now’s your chance to learn how to do just that. UNITY in partnership with the ASU Cronkite School of Journalism is once again offering a Communications Camp on Thursday, February 23, the day before the start […]
