The Los Angeles movie premiere of Prey,’ a Predator prequel streaming online on Hulu, drew the film’s biggest stars including Stormee Kipp, Shoshone-Bannock, a UNITY alumnus, Amber Midthunder, Assiniboine/Sioux, and Dakota Beavers, a descendant of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Midthunder plays Naru, a Comanche warrior woman, Beavers plays Taab, the older and supportive brother of Naru, […]
When Indigenous Matriarchs support each other and their personal growth it is magic. UNITY interviewed the phenomenal National UNITY Council Vice Present and Southeastern Regional Representative Evynn Ksé:hahiyé Richardson on her colleague UNITY 25 Under 25 awardee Lily Painter. Evynn nominated her Fellowship Sister for this prestigious national recognition award after working closely with her […]
Meet Chelbie Turtle, Cherokee: Chelbie is a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation. She is a junior at Northeastern State University pursuing a double major in political science and criminal justice. She is a member of the NSU Honors Program, the Northeastern Student Government Association where she serves as Student Body President, and the Oklahoma […]
National UNITY Council’s Southern Plains Representative Elwood McClellan Jr. of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s Monthly Report: As the new term has begun, I started off by exchanging contact information with as many southern plains youth councils as possible during the National Conference. The Caucuses are a wonderful time for youth to meet others in […]
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, […]
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex with 21 museums, 9 research centers, and 137 million treasures to discover. Krishna Aniel, Internship & Fellowship Coordinator hosted workshops for UNITY youth providing an overview of the 60+ internship programs throughout the Smithsonian and specific opportunities at the National Museum of the American […]
School has started or it will be soon, wherever you are. How can advisors support Youth Council members throughout the school year? The classic question still stands, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” UNITY has a history of advocating for career and educational opportunities. Serving College and High School aged youth, […]
“I always love UNITY and the renewed energy it gives me,” said newly elected Female Co-President, Chenoa Scippio. “UNITY is important to me because it truly does inspire hope and saves lives. I was so happy to be able to introduce youth from my community to the power of UNITY in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” “I thought […]
College and Career Goal Setting and Understanding Self-Identity “This was my first year presenting at the National UNITY Conference and I truly enjoyed every moment of it,” said Tashina Tahdooahnippah, M.Ed, Senior Education Specialist for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. “The students were receptive and I had great sessions with them. One thing that stood […]
Three Native young women served as this year’s UNITY News anchors and field reporters last month at the National UNITY Conference in Minneapolis. Marla Marina, Leech Lake Band Ojibwe, and Ally Gee, Navajo, served as co-anchors while Sonwai Walayuta, Hualapai, served as a Field Reporter. All three auditioned for UNITY News prior to the conference. […]
