The Fort Hall Youth Council proudly participated in the 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Parade, bringing spirit, culture, and community pride to the streets of Pocatello. Thirteen youth council members came together to decorate a donated trailer, transforming it into a vibrant float that represented their people and community with honor and creativity. The youth […]
On September 22, 2023, the Poarch Creek Youth Council hosted “Taste of the South” in Atmore, Alabama—a culturally rich event that used food as a powerful medium to educate the community about Creek traditions and heritage. With 10–12 youth participating, the event emphasized social wellness by fostering connection, identity, and intergenerational learning through traditional cuisine. […]
Would you like to serve as a featured news anchor for UNITY News? UNITY is seeking 10 news anchors (males and females) for a two-minute News segment once a month. One will be selected per month. Those selected will have the opportunity to read UNITY News updates and will receive a $150 stipend. All you have to do is submit a :35 – :40 audition video. You don’t […]
The Comanche Nation IAMNDN Youth Council hosted a dynamic three-day Media Camp at the Higher Education Center in Lawton, Oklahoma, offering youth hands-on experience in a wide range of creative and communication fields. With 25 participants, the camp focused on developing practical skills in areas such as camera operation, graphic design, journalism, interviewing, music production, […]
Written Report by National UNITY Council’s Southern Plains Representative, Mahiya Ramirez On August 15th, I had the opportunity to journey down to Livingston, TX, to visit the Inner Voice Youth Council of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas to participate in their Recruitment night. On the way down, I began thinking of what I could say […]
On August 11, 2023, members of the Bear River Youth Council, in collaboration with the Tribe’s Culture Department, came together to sing at Fortuna High School’s graduation ceremony. Four youth represented the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria by sharing traditional songs to honor Native students and promote spiritual wellness through cultural expression. This […]
Executive Committee Midwest Representative Marla Mesarina attended the 2-day Intertribal Youth Summit hosted by The Coalition Planning Committee of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and their sponsors. Marla had the opportunity to participate in workshops and socialize with other youth and youth councils in the Midwest region. “I had an amazing time speaking […]
Beginning on July 22, 2023, the Fort Hall Youth Council has made smudging an essential part of every Youth Council meeting, creating a sacred space that honors their spiritual wellness and cultural traditions. Before each gathering, a respected adult performs a smudging over the meeting building, cleansing the environment and preparing it for positive energy. […]
2022 Cultural Recognition Visual Arts Grammy Award co-recipient Norma Baker-Flying Horse of Red Berry Woman wowed the crowd at the 2023 National UNITY Conference once again! Norma was able to work with Native youth at the conference and help them fulfill their wish of modeling in a fashion show. This was a great opportunity for […]
Komatke Village, AZ – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris became the first sitting Vice President to visit the Gila River Indian Community when she spoke to a crowd of about 800 elected leaders, officials from Arizona tribes but took the time to meet with the UNITY affiliated-Four Sister Tribes’ youth councils from the Ak-Chin Youth […]
