Indigenous youth who have experienced cyber-bullying were almost twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had not (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.).
In celebration of October’s National Anti-Bullying efforts United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) revived it’s ‘Be A Hero’ initative. In 2018, the National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee passed a Resolution focused on traditional concepts that can be used to live a healthy lifestyle when faced with adversity: Healing, Empower, Respect and Overcome. UNITY hopes that Youth Councils will encourage others to “Be a Hero” in their home communities to the combat negative consequences associated with bullying. This doesn’t end with Nov 1st, be a hero all year long! Read More
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Posted: November 16, 2020
Native Youth Honoring our Veterans through Song
Thank you to UNITY Youth leader @littlebear2k10 for joining us and rendering a special honor song for our Veterans. If you know a Veteran, share this video with him and thank them for their service to our Great Nation. Be sure to follow @littlebear2k10 as well and be inspired. #NativeYouth #NAHM #VeteransDay Read More
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Posted: October 30, 2020
Special Native Vote Messages from Emcee One & Chance Rush
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Last Updated: November 2, 2020
Anti-Bullying resources for Native youth
Indigenous youth who have experienced cyber-bullying were almost twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to those who had not (Hinduja, Patchin, n.d.).
In celebration of October’s National Anti-Bullying efforts United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) revived it’s ‘Be A Hero’ initative. In 2018, the National UNITY Council’s Executive Committee passed a Resolution focused on traditional concepts that can be used to live a healthy lifestyle when faced with adversity: Healing, Empower, Respect and Overcome. UNITY hopes that Youth Councils will encourage others to “Be a Hero” in their home communities to the combat negative consequences associated with bullying. This doesn’t end with Nov 1st, be a hero all year long! Read More
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Last Updated: November 5, 2020
Applying Traditional knowledge in STEM fields Webinar
Click here to watch For this week’s Youth Track webinar for the 2020 Fall Webinar Series, Presenter Helen Fillmore, from Washoe, shares how Traditional knowledge and modern scientific research are shaping their Tribe’s future. Read More
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Last Updated: October 24, 2020
Utilizing Traditional Knowledge in Higher Education Webinar
UNITY Fall 2020 Webinar Series – Eps. 3. Youth Track! Join us Instagram for a LIVE Q&A session with Native Youth Uriah LittleHoop. She’ll be sharing her knowledge and experiences of balancing her traditional way of life while pursuing higher education. Uriah is also a talented artist and will be singing a couple of traditional songs during the virtual event. Join us this Friday! Read More
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Last Updated: October 20, 2020
UNITY featured in Congressional Hearing
NATIVE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES ON
MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALING
OVERSIGHT HEARING
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THE
UNITED STATES OF THE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ONE HUNDRED SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Click Here for the written transcripts of the Oversight Hearing- Native Youth & Mental Health
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Last Updated: October 19, 2020
UNITY Peer Guide Video Messages: Culture As Prevention
UNITY Peer Guides share their personal teachings on what “Culture As Prevention” means to them. This was part of an online series of virtual learning session. Click below to watch and share these inspirational messages with other Native youth. Read More
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Posted: October 19, 2020
Native Youth Healing Gathering: UNITY Webinar
NCUIH’s Youth Council, in partnership with the United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc.(UNITY) personally invites Native youth across Indian Country to join and participate in a National Virtual Native Youth Healing Gathering. Read More
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Posted: October 19, 2020
2020 UNITY Business Plan Competition in partnership with NCAIED & AIBL
During UNITY’s First Virtual National Conference in 2020, several awards were presented, including winners of the business plan competition, sponsored by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) and the American Indigenous Business Leaders (AIBL). The winners were:
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Last Updated: October 19, 2020
UNITY Inspire Hope Video Messages during Covid-19
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, UNITY Peer Leaders from the NUC Executive Committee, Earth Ambassadors and Peer Guides Joined together to offer these messages of Hope for other Native youth to keep striving for wellness. Watch and Share these UNITY Videos with others to continue to Inspire Hope in Indian Country. Read More
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