OJJDP News @ a Glance, July/August 2021: The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) hosted a five-part webinar series in June and July 2021 to highlight tribal youth concerns and offer youth tools to address them. The webinars drew from the feedback of more than 430 youth in Indian country who participated in four virtual town hall […]
UNITY Youth Submission from Earth Ambassador: Gabriella Nakai “I remember the teachings of my Nalis’ and the land back at home and began to share my produce from the garden with others who often don’t find a truly fresh farm-to-table produce in the city. Now, I am beginning to focus on Native heirloom produce, which […]
UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee Dylan Baca shared how he “was thrilled to share my story with Points of Light on how I became inspired to use my voice and the work I’ve done with the Indigenous Peoples’ Initiative. I hope my story inspires others to take action and use their voice.” Read the full […]
The National Center Welcomes our “Virtual” Fall Intern – Faith Long The National Center has a new virtual intern for the fall. Faith Long came to the National Center from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee and is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Learn more about Faith, her work with the National […]
It won’t replace Columbus Day, but AZ Gov. Ducey proclaims Oct. 12 ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ – AZ Central UNITY 25 Under 25 Leader Dylan Baca, 18 years old, helped to make history in AZ! He created the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Initiative to push for Indigenous Peoples’ day in AZ. State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai has been working […]
We’re very proud of our Native Youth leaders for their participation in the upcoming election. We all must do our part to ensure that Native youth are empowered to Register to Vote. The National N8V Youth Roundtable will include UNITY Peer Guide & 25 Under 25 Awardee Angela Noah (White Mountain Apache / Oklahoma Choctaw), […]
UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee “Anthony Tamez-Pochel wasn’t even a teenager yet when he knew his life’s purpose. He just needed a little help from his brother and the city of Chicago.” Article in Men’s Health BY JENNA CALDERÓN
The Klamath Tribes Youth Council was recognized by the United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc. organization (UNITY) as the 2020 UNITY Youth Council of the Year. With over 320 youth councils across the U.S., The Klamath Tribes Youth Council stood out for their community involvement and cultural teachings.
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — A team of three students representing the recently reestablished student chapter of American Indigenous Business Leaders, or AIBL, at Montana State University recently took first place in a business plan competition at UNITY’s national virtual conference in partnership with the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.
The annual leadership event featured speakers including Congresswomen Deb Haaland (New Mexico) and Sharice Davids (Kansas), recording artists Jewel, Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, Radmilla Cody, filmmaker Kyle Bell and more.
