Phoenix, Arizona — January 19, 2026 During the UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, the National UNITY Council (NUC) officially adopted a powerful resolution titled “Restoring Balance: Healing Trauma & Ending Violence in Native Communities.”Approved at the National UNITY Council Business Meeting with a quorum present, the resolution establishes a unified, youth-driven framework to address some […]
The conference unites Native youth who are ready to build a movement of collective impact across Native Country Mesa, Arizona – United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) will host an exclusive screening of the documentary Remaining Native at the Arizona Science Center on Friday, January 16, 6-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Attendance […]
This past week, UNITY Earth Ambassadors gathered in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, for a transformative experience that blended Traditional Ecological Knowledge with modern conservation science. Together, Native youth explored how Indigenous values and contemporary strategies can work hand-in-hand to guide the protection and restoration of our homelands. Opening Day – Platforms for Environmental Justice The gathering […]
This week, UNITY’s very own Executive Director, Mary Kim Titla (San Carlos Apache), has been spotted halfway around the world—in Auckland, New Zealand! Partnering with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), Mary Kim is carrying UNITY’s mission across oceans, showing that inspiring hope for Indigenous youth is a truly global movement. And […]
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 […]
When UNITY summer intern Roshaun Norcross (Navajo) joined acclaimed Phoenix artist Antoinette Cauley and the Phoenix Mercury for a month-long mural mentorship, she stepped into more than an art project—it became a transformative journey rooted in cultural expression, professional growth, and community connection. “This month-long program helped me be an even bigger part of the […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa KaszubaJuly 11, 2025 melissa@uriascommunications.com UNITY Wraps Up a Successful Sold-Out National Conference With the theme “Voices of H.O.P.E. Empowering Youth, Transforming Communities,” theconference provided opportunities for learning, sharing, and celebration [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”43989,43990,43991,43992,43993,43994,43995,43996,43997,43998,43999,44000,44001,44002,44003,44004,44005,44006,44007,44008,44009,44010″ img_size=”full” autoplay=”yes” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1753114353651{padding-top: 55px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Phoenix, Ariz. – More than 3,000 attendees from […]
UNITY is searching for four Native youth to serve as News Anchors for UNITY News segments that will be shown during the National UNITY Conference. Two main anchors, a weather anchor and a sports anchor will be chosen. Each contestant is required to complete a brief audition video within a 60 second time limit. A […]
Kiara Tanta-Quidgeon. named to UNITY’s 25 Under 25 list, finds empowerment in wearing many hats to impact her community. “KIARA TANTA-QUIDGEON, Mohegan, found out on her birthday in April 2024 that she was part of United National Indian Tribal Youth’s 25 Under 25 list. She was overwhelmed with joy, pride and honor to connect with […]
Evelyn Enos, named to the UNITY 25 Under 25 list, plans to teach writing to the Native youth in her community. “EVELYN ENOS is determined to empower others through the transformative power of writing. Raised in the Gila River Indian Community near Phoenix, Enos has always been deeply involved in her community, consistently taking on […]
