So how did UNITY begin? Read an article from our archive featuring UNITY founder J.R. Cook. Did you know? As A child J.R. sold grasshoppers so he could buy a hog? Did you know, at an early UNITY conference, attendees stayed in tents! Read more here.
Not our best takes! Even though UNITY has great and amazing speakers, we are still human. There is no doubt that when a little red light and camera comes on we get a little nervous and want to look our best and be spot on. It is the human side that blossoms in our pursuit of […]
The “A” Word The A Word is something that many of us experience, but rarely talk about. This youth led presentation will provide an overview of anxiety, coping strategies and the protective factor of cultural connections. Presenters: Jasmine Buckley, Youth Mentor and Jasmyne Jack, Youth Services Specialist Apr 15, 2020 02:00 PM in Central Time […]
Action plans can help guide people and groups, including youth councils, on what needs to be done to complete a task, project, initiative or strategy. An action plan normally includes steps, milestones, and measures of progress, as well as responsibilities, specific assignments, and a timeline. Action plans are an important part of strategic planning. In […]
Did you know Youth Council members can and should stay connected during this time of social distancing? It is very important for groups to gather together, grow relationships and continue working towards goals and project plans.Meetings can continue to happen using technology. Each Youth Council is unique and has a purpose. Keep that UNITY Fire […]
Tahlequah, Oklahoma -Article Written by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief CHUCK HOSKIN, JR. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about what our work means for the next seven generations. What we do today will not only affect my children and grandchildren, but it will also leave a lasting impact […]
A new youth council from the Navajo nation captured the hearts of attendees at the UNITY Midyear Conference. A big reason may have to do with their ages. The District 17 Youth Council members are made of youth ages 10 to 12 years old. The youth council, from the communities surrounding Gallup, New Mexico, became […]
Greetings National UNITY Council, Your UNITY youth leaders have been busy! On behalf of your elected Executive Committee representatives, we are eager to share the following proposed initiatives sponsored by various Programs within the UNITY Network. Each Program focuses on a different aspect of the social, mental, spiritual and physical development. As you may know the members of […]
Article submitted by UNITY Earth Ambassador, Samuel Lopez: “I was the coordinator of a workshop titled “Tohono O’odham Hunting/Traditional Foods” at our annual Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Conference. The goal of this workshop was to teach youth the importance of Tohono O’odham traditional food in our physical, social, spiritual, and mental well-being as a people. The […]
Tulalip News shares “The future is bright! Congratulations to the Tulalip Senior and Junior Youth Council members who were officially sworn into office by the Tulalip Board of Directors this morning!” These 14 future leaders were elected by their peers to guide them through 2020 and ensure their collective voice is heard on important community-wide […]
