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This summer our Youth Development and Healthy Traditions Program chaperoned a group of Siletz youth on a four-day adventure down to Southern Oregon. Our first destination was a land-restoration conservation site called Vesper Meadows located east of Ashland in the higher elevations of the Southern Cascade Mountains. This was a special place to visit for several reasons: (1) We were restoring our indigenous relationship with a land that we hadn’t gathered on in for over 150 years and (2) We were connecting our youth with one of our most well-spoken and travelled tribal elders, Grandma Aggie Pilgrim. Our second destination was to gather yampah seeds at a meadow near the base of Table Rock, which was the site of our original reservation and where we signed the Rogue River Treaty was signed. Read More
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Posted: July 7, 2020
The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of Indigenous communities
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.
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Posted: June 17, 2020
Getting out of his comfort zone: Bug School grad found his voice
BENA — From stuttering and being afraid to speak publicly at the beginning of high school, to speaking in front of a crowd of thousands at the end of his school career, Hunter Jackson found his way out of his shell.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2020
25 Under 25 Awardee featured in NCAI Native Vote Virtual Rally
NCAI Launches 2020 Native Vote Efforts
with Star-Studded Virtual Rally
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Last Updated: May 12, 2020
2020 UNITY 25 Under 25 Honoree Timothy Benally named a 2020 Udall Scholar
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Tim Benally, a junior majoring in psychology at Penn State, has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. Benally, of Ganado (Navajo Nation), Arizona, was recognized by the Udall Foundation for his demonstrated commitment to improving health care for Native Americans living in the Navajo reservation.
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Last Updated: June 2, 2020
UNITY Cancels In-Person National Conference
Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the organization will be hosting a three-part virtual national conference.
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Last Updated: February 26, 2020
The SBS Michrina Memorial Committee , LLMC, the CMU Foundation and Civic Forum welcome Mary Kim Titla
CMU NOW by David Ludlam- Mary Kim Titla will visit Colorado Mesa University on Wednesday, March 11, advancing a legacy of the late Professor of Anthropology Barry Michrina. In addition to awarding a scholarship each spring to a student with Native American ancestry, the Barry Michrina Memorial Fund brings a guest speaker to Colorado Mesa University each year who focuses on topics related to Michrina’s diverse interests. Titla’s visit is the seventh annual in the Michrina series. Read More
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Posted: February 7, 2020
UNITY Executive Committee Representative Featured in USA TODAY
National UNITY Council’s Midwest Representative Anthony Tamez-Pochel was featured in the following USA TODAY article addressing the false narratives of Columbus Day. “For many Americans, the second Monday in October is a celebration of Italian heritage and Christopher Columbus’s 1492 voyage to the Americas. But a growing number of cities, states and universities are abandoning ship and replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Native Americans Day.” Read the entire original article here by Grace Hauck USA TODAY Read More
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Last Updated: November 22, 2019
UNITY youth in action: RHS Student thanked Mayor & Council for Proclamation
UNITY 25 Under 25 Awardee and former Earth Ambassador Jazmine Wildcat continues her legacy of leadership within her community. A Riverton High School Student appeared before the Riverton City Council this past Tuesday to thank the Mayor and Council for the proclamation the city issued for Native American Heritage Month. Jazmine Wildcat’s comments, in their entirety, are copied below: Read More
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Last Updated: October 15, 2019
Returning Home: Siletz Tribal Youth Development Program
This summer our Youth Development and Healthy Traditions Program chaperoned a group of Siletz youth on a four-day adventure down to Southern Oregon. Our first destination was a land-restoration conservation site called Vesper Meadows located east of Ashland in the higher elevations of the Southern Cascade Mountains. This was a special place to visit for several reasons: (1) We were restoring our indigenous relationship with a land that we hadn’t gathered on in for over 150 years and (2) We were connecting our youth with one of our most well-spoken and travelled tribal elders, Grandma Aggie Pilgrim. Our second destination was to gather yampah seeds at a meadow near the base of Table Rock, which was the site of our original reservation and where we signed the Rogue River Treaty was signed. Read More
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Last Updated: November 19, 2019
Early bird registration is now open for 2020 UNITY conferences!
UNITY is pleased to announce that early bird registration is now open for both the 2020 UNITY Midyear Conference and the 2020 National UNITY Conference! Discounted (“early bird”) rates are available through October 20, 2019, up to $200 off the onsite rates!
Imagine attending both conferences for less than $400!
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