Kayla Church, Pokagon Potawatomi, is active with youth in her UNITY Midwest Region (Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin) as an Individual Member. Church shares how she is “a native foster youth that has finally found my loving home” in Allegan, Michigan. As a junior at Allegan High School, she plays soccer and is involved […]
Dear Native Youth, We made it through 2020 together. Here are a few Holiday Activities Youth Leaders are up to. They are making a difference in their communities, homes and personal lives. What are you up to? We would love to hear about your activities. Individuals or Youth Councils, please share a sentence or two […]
Read more at NBA OKC By Nick Gallo | Broadcast Reporter & Digital Editor | mailbag@okcthunder.com One night back in 2002, an Oklahoma legislator named Cindy Hughes came to speak to a group of young adults in the Indian Methodist Church. Hughes, a member of the Kiowa Tribe, which has many members in the southwestern […]
Complete Civic Engagement – First Alaskans Institute In the largest state in the union, First Alaskans Institute (FAI) has been a transformative force of good for the Native American and Alaska Native community that calls it home. For the last year, FAI has been engaging in a sweeping civic engagement project, working tirelessly to both register […]
The Beauty of Civic Engagement – Las Vegas Indian Center Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Indian Center unveiled their “Our Voices Matter” mural to a socially distanced crowd and media. The beautiful artwork was painted by local artist Gear Duran and was created for the specific purpose of increasing civic engagement among the youth and […]
UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee “Anthony Tamez-Pochel wasn’t even a teenager yet when he knew his life’s purpose. He just needed a little help from his brother and the city of Chicago.” Article in Men’s Health BY JENNA CALDERÓN
View on MedicalNewsToday In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Indigenous communities to a disproportionate degree. In this Special Feature, we bring into focus some of the mental health effects and challenges that Indigenous people face as a result of the pandemic.
UNITY Quarantine Dance Party For Native Youth happening the Final Day of The National UNITY Virtual Conference featuring Emceeone! 0pen Call for Videos of YOU Busting Your Moves Doing YOUR Favorite TikTok Dance Drawing Winners from Video Submissions for a $100 Cash Prize & 20 UNITY Swag Live Stream of Dances July 23, 2020 3 […]
YES! Magazine May. 25, 2020 By Stephanie Woodard Many Americans are now experiencing an erratic food supply for the first time. Among COVID-19’s disruptions are bare supermarket shelves and items available yesterday but nowhere to be found today. As you seek ways to replace them, you can look to Native gardens for ideas and inspiration.
Healthy Native Youth – NPAIHB Talking to teens about sensitive topics is never easy, but it’s important to talk to them openly and honestly. Most teens say their parents or caregivers are their biggest influence when it comes to making decisions about healthy relationships. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need […]
