Click here to Read the full article on OJJDP News @ a Glance When Colby WhiteThunder first joined the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas youth council 11 years ago, he says he was “that kid who sat in the back and didn’t say nothing.” He never raised his hand, and rarely called attention to himself. “I […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”36802″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] You still have time to get the best rate for the 2023 UNITY Conferences! Don’t delay and register today! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] 2023 UNITY Midyear Conference February 23 – 26, 2023 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe Phoenix, Arizona Early Bird: $300 December 13 – January 31: $375 February 1 – On-site: $450 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel […]
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – A local Native youth program called UNITY has been awarded $200,000 in a racial equity grant from Bank of America! The executive director of UNITY said that Native youth are already making big strides across Indian Country and there are ways we can help boost their voices. Mary Kim Titla was the […]
UNITY was proud to partner with the Phoenix Suns to feature UNITY Native youth leaders in releasing the Phoenix Suns’ newest city uniform — as an homage to the diverse Native cultures in Arizona. UNITY played a big role in bringing all the Arizona tribes together for the Phoenix Suns’ ORIGINATIV launch. For more […]
For Immediate Release: November 2, 2022. Washington, DC: The White House, United National Indian Tribal Youth (U.N.I.T.Y.), and the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute are proud to announce the White House Tribal Youth Forum! This summit will take place on November 14, 2022, at Health and Human Services in Washington, […]
Click here to read Bank Of America’s announcement: Celebrating the leaders and nonprofits driving progress for communities of color According to the article: Bank of America announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of the top five leaders who strive to advance racial […]
Featuring UNITY’s Peer Guide and former Earth Ambassador Angela Noah, View complete article at BikePortland September 6, 2022 This story and photos by Jarrette Werk originally appeared on Underscore News Pedalpalooza’s first ride geared exclusively toward Native and Indigenous riders drew attendees from as far away as Arizona. Forty Native and Indigenous community members, ranging from young […]
A Look At Nathan Solorio, A Local 25 Under 25 Award Recipient Click here for the full article Meredith Willse York Dispatch As a child, Nathan Solorio routinely faced bullying on his bus rides to school because of his long hair. Other children pulled on his braids and used slurs against him. His mom, Misty Solorio, […]
Posted on July 20, 2022 by Kim Kalliber By Kalvin Valdillez, Tulalip News A fire was ignited in the heart of downtown Minneapolis on the morning of July 8. Over one hundred Indigenous youth, hailing from tribal nations throughout the country, approached that fire adding their choice of sage, cedar, or tobacco, and guided its smoke over their […]
Mandatory Training Wednesday, June 22, 2022 2:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) UNITY’s Trainers Juanita Toledo, Jemez Pueblo, and Chance Rush, Hidatsa, will host a training for those interested in serving as an emcee at the 2022 National UNITY Conference. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpd-iqrzorE9R2rPQDL2ABiVD_TWF5BEqn After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
