On March 11, 2024, the White Mountain Apache Tribal Youth Council hosted a UNITY Healing Circle in Whiteriver, welcoming 30 youth to a powerful gathering focused on mental wellness and community healing. The event featured structured UNITY trainings that created a safe and supportive environment for open dialogue, reflection, and growth. Through culturally grounded practices […]
For over 48 years, UNITY has been inspiring Native youth and changing lives with the hope it brings to communities everywhere. Calling all creative natives to spend quality time in the kitchen this spring. We’ve all seen the baking shows and thought, I can do that! Here is your chance to let your creativity shine […]
Express yourself in UNITY’s annual National Conference Logo Contest. Any Native youth ages 14 – 24 is eligible to submit up to 3 designs. Drawings can be hand-drawn sketches in any media or digital art. The youth submissions will enhanced by a graphic designer for all of the conference promotions. All logo designs are […]
The Poarch Creek Youth Council gathered for a special evening of tradition, community, and purpose at their Culture Night Dinner-Plate Fundraiser. Held in Poarch, Alabama, this intimate yet impactful event brought together ten participants for a night dedicated to social wellness and cultural celebration. The fundraiser was centered around a dinner-plate sale featuring traditional foods, […]
On March 1, 2024, the Poarch Creek Youth Council held a Culture Night Dinner Plate Fundraiser in Poarch, Alabama, bringing together 10 youth to support their ongoing activities and community projects. The event celebrated social wellness by combining cultural celebration with community engagement. Attendees enjoyed a night filled with traditional foods, music, and stories that […]
The Tesuque Pueblo Youth Coalition stepped into a role of leadership and service this February as they supported the New Mexico Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Summit, a gathering of representatives from all 23 Tribal Nations in the state. The event, held across San Felipe and Tesuque Pueblos, centered on the protection and well-being of […]
On February 24, 2024, the Health & Wellness Committee of the FINAL Youth Council hosted a meaningful Youth Self-Love Day at the Phoenix Indian Center. This intimate event focused on promoting mental wellness through intentional self-care practices and cultural appreciation. The day’s activities included guided journaling, mindful movement exercises, and open discussions that encouraged participants […]
On February 21, 2024, the Mvskoke Nation Youth Council joined forces with Kickapoo Youth from Preserving the Future and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Behavioral Health team to host a powerful and heartfelt conversation centered around youth mental health. The virtual event created a safe and supportive space for Native youth to share their experiences, struggles, […]
Left to right: Lourdes Pereira, 23, Matthew Holgate, 23, Alec Ferreira, 25, Shelbylyn Henry, 32, Xavier Medina, 25, and Nalani Lopez, 19. The six voters met with NPR at the Phoenix Indian Center in downtown Phoenix, Az. Grace Widyatmadja/NPR Read Full NPR Article here
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Youth Council (MNYC) has spent the past year building a strong and impactful partnership with the MCN Elders Program, bridging the generational gap through shared knowledge, mutual respect, and heartfelt connection. What began as simple collaboration has grown into lasting friendships and ongoing cultural exchange that benefits both youth and elders. […]
