Warren Skye, better known as Grandpa Skye to many, has served as the National UNITY Conference Elder for many years.  Many UNITY students, past and present, remember him for lighting the conference fire on the first day and extinguishing it after the final good byes.  Grandpa Skye also sat at the conference fire  to share his knowledge and prayers with everyone who asked.

Due to physical challenges he was prevented from attending last year’s National UNITY Conference in San Diego.  However, he is hopeful of being in attendance at this year’s National UNITY Conference in Minneapolis.

On Saturday, May 14, a Haudenosaunee Benefit Social will be held at the Native American Cultural Center in Rochester, NY to honor Grandpa Skye.  UNITY is asking UNITY students, alums and advisors to send a few words of greetings, encouragement, and thanks to Grandpa Skye in honor of the work he has done for UNITY. If you would like to send a word of thanks to Grandpa Skye, please submit an e-mail with your name and youth council, along with your brief message to:  gfactor@unityinc.org

The messages will be forwarded to be included in a special booklet to be presented to Grandpa Skye during the benefit.

Click on Mr. Skye’s picture to see a larger version of the photo.