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 […]
Are you ready to take the stage and represent Native youth from across the country? UNITY is looking for enthusiastic, confident, and passionate young leaders to serve as Youth Emcees at the 2025 National UNITY Conference! As an emcee, you’ll play a key role in setting the tone for the conference—guiding the program, engaging the […]
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 […]
Vydell Willie of the Navajo Nation Named 2025-26 UNITY Earth Ambassador UNITY is honored to recognize Vydell Willie of the Navajo Nation as one of its 2025 UNITY Earth Ambassadors. Representing the Western Region, Vydell exemplifies the next generation of Indigenous climate leaders, combining scientific research, cultural tradition, and youth engagement to address urgent environmental […]
On the eve of its milestone 50th anniversary, UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.) celebrated its 49th birthday not with cake and candles, but with compassion and community. In honor of nearly five decades of empowering Native youth, UNITY’s national staff dedicated a day to volunteering at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), an organization […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Media Contact: Mary Kim Titla headquarters@unityinc.org Phoenix, Ariz. – The 2025 UNITY Midyear Conference brought together a record number of Native youth, advisors, and tribal leaders for a transformative four-day event centered on leadership development, advocacy, and cultural sharing. Held February 7-9 at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, this […]
UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference celebrated the legacy of oral tradition and the power of written word as vital expressions of Indigenous identity. Through storytelling and creative writing workshops, youth explored how narratives shape their understanding of self, community, and purpose. These sessions fostered spiritual healing, cultural pride, and renewed passion to amplify Native voices through […]
UNITY & ASU Partner to Empower Native Youth Through Digital Storytelling and Higher Education At UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference, Native youth from across the country had the unique opportunity to step into the world of journalism, mass communication, and higher education thanks to a powerful partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). With an emphasis on […]
Georgia Harjo (Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Choctaw Nation, Seminole Nation, Cheyenne Tribe) proves that servant leadership grounded in culture can create lasting change. As a UNITY 25 Under 25 honoree, Georgia has spent the past season uplifting her community through various cultural, educational, and service activities. From teaching traditional arts to guiding youth in academic competitions, […]
