In August, Kaytlynn Johnston, UNITY Female Co-President, engaged in a series of meaningful activities that underscored her commitment to advocacy, cultural preservation, and youth empowerment. Her efforts during the month not only reflected her leadership but also highlighted the pressing issues facing her community. One significant event was Johnston’s attendance at her tribe’s groundbreaking ceremony […]
In a historic moment during the National UNITY Council’s (NUC) business meeting in Portland, Oregon, Native youth leaders from over 300 youth councils came together to identify and adopt the Top Ten Issues facing Native youth for 2024-25. These issues reflect the most pressing challenges experienced by Native communities nationwide and serve as a call […]
Each year, the UNITY (United National Indian Tribal Youth) Inc. movement stands as a beacon of hope, empowerment, and strategic action, bringing together Native youth from across the nation in an unparalleled display of leadership and collective impact. Representing over 300 youth councils, UNITY’s delegation of youth leaders is a testament to the diversity and […]
New York City, NY – A week before Earth Day, Vice President and Rocky Mountain Area Representative Watson Whitford was invited to sit at a round table discussion with the United States Secretary Deb Haaland in New York City, NY to speak about climate change and its effects on tribal communities. Representative Whitford joined other […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba February 6, 2024 melissa@uriascommunications.com Highlights included appearances by Native American celebrities and influencers, cultural sharing, and learning opportunities Phoenix, Ariz. – Hundreds of Native youth from around the country are now armed with advocacy plans to help their tribal communities. They learned how to advocate for top issues […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba melissa@uriascommunications.com November 3, 2023    UNITY Delegates Secure Lead Roles in 2023 White House Tribal Youth Forum Native youth will engage with national leaders to help strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations and Native communities Mesa, Ariz. – United National Indian Tribal […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba melissa@uriascommunications.com November 1, 2023   UNITY Announces Sponsors/Registration for its Annual Midyear Conference The conference will take place February 2-4 in Phoenix; early bird registration is available through November 15 Mesa, Arizona – The United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) Midyear Conference […]
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Phoenix, Ariz. – Each year, the National UNITY Conference brings together more than 2,000 attendees representing hundreds of Native American youth councils from Tribal and urban communities nationwide. At the Indian Gaming Association’s annual Trade Show, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) presented a $50,000 check to UNITY to support its National UNITY Conference and registration […]
Mesa, Arizona – Indigenous people comprise only 1.1% of the United States population, yet they account for nearly 25% of human trafficking victims. This imbalance – and the plight of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) – was the subject of UNITY executive director Mary Kim Titla’s remarks at the It’s a Penalty event held […]
UNITY Announces New Speakers for Midyear Conference    Left to Right: Amber Midthunder and producer Jhane Myers will join life coach James W. Anderson as guest speakers at the UNITY Midyear Conference  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Melissa Kaszuba January 23, 2023      melissa@uriascommunications.com Left to Right: Amber […]
