🚨 Great Plains Region Youth Meet-Up RESCHEDULED🚨
Our Great Plains Regional Meet-Up has been rescheduled and will now take place on April 23rd at 4:00 PM EST with your regional Executive Committee representative.
This is a great opportunity to:
• Connect with youth leaders from across the Great Plains
• Share your ideas and priorities for our region
• Collaborate on fundraising and service project ideas
• Make your voice heard on the issues that matter to YOU
Let’s build stronger connections, create new opportunities, and represent the Great Plains with pride. Join us using the link below!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CP81Aw8dQ2OQdw5xA2nOGw
🚨 Great Plains Region Youth Meet-Up RESCHEDULED🚨
Our Great Plains Regional Meet-Up has been rescheduled and will now take place on April 23rd at 4:00 PM EST with your regional Executive Committee representative.
This is a great opportunity to:
• Connect with youth leaders from across the Great Plains
• Share your ideas and priorities for our region
• Collaborate on fundraising and service project ideas
• Make your voice heard on the issues that matter to YOU
Let’s build stronger connections, create new opportunities, and represent the Great Plains with pride. Join us using the link below!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CP81Aw8dQ2OQdw5xA2nOGw
✨ 50 Years of Leadership ✨
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), we’re honoring the leaders who have helped guide and strengthen the organization over the years.
Today we’re highlighting Dan Terrio, who served on the UNITY Executive Committee in 2002 alongside Co-President Kristy Dayson.
Following his time with UNITY, Dan has dedicated his career to empowering communities and advancing equity across Wisconsin and beyond. From public service to national speaking, his work has focused on building stronger relationships, creating inclusive spaces, and uplifting leadership in communities.
Today, he serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin—where he leads initiatives impacting thousands of employees. In this role, Dan became the first Native American director in Milwaukee County history and the highest-ranking Two-Spirit government official in the state.
Thank you, Dan, for your leadership, your voice, and your continued commitment to Native communities. Your journey reflects the lasting impact of UNITY leaders.
#50YearsOfLeadership #UNITYat50 #UNITYOK2026
✨ 50 Years of Leadership ✨
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), we’re honoring the leaders who have helped guide and strengthen the organization over the years.
Today we’re highlighting Dan Terrio, who served on the UNITY Executive Committee in 2002 alongside Co-President Kristy Dayson.
Following his time with UNITY, Dan has dedicated his career to empowering communities and advancing equity across Wisconsin and beyond. From public service to national speaking, his work has focused on building stronger relationships, creating inclusive spaces, and uplifting leadership in communities.
Today, he serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin—where he leads initiatives impacting thousands of employees. In this role, Dan became the first Native American director in Milwaukee County history and the highest-ranking Two-Spirit government official in the state.
Thank you, Dan, for your leadership, your voice, and your continued commitment to Native communities. Your journey reflects the lasting impact of UNITY leaders.
#50YearsOfLeadership #UNITYat50 #UNITYOK2026
Join us as we begin celebrating our 50th anniversary in a meaningful way—with prayer.
On April 16th, 2026, at 6:00 AM MST, we will gather together in spirit and community to lift our voices and hearts. You are warmly invited to join us in person or tune in LIVE on our social media platforms.
As we mark this important milestone, we humbly ask each of you to stand with us in prayer—for UNITY, for strength, and for the future of our Native youth. Your presence, whether near or far, is a powerful part of this moment.
Let’s come together to honor the past, uplift the present, and inspire the generations ahead.
Join us as we begin celebrating our 50th anniversary in a meaningful way—with prayer.
On April 16th, 2026, at 6:00 AM MST, we will gather together in spirit and community to lift our voices and hearts. You are warmly invited to join us in person or tune in LIVE on our social media platforms.
As we mark this important milestone, we humbly ask each of you to stand with us in prayer—for UNITY, for strength, and for the future of our Native youth. Your presence, whether near or far, is a powerful part of this moment.
Let’s come together to honor the past, uplift the present, and inspire the generations ahead.
A year of growth, leadership, and community—captured in your Annual Report.
Now it’s time to share your story.
Submit your Youth Council Annual Report and be considered for Youth Council of the Year at the 2026 National UNITY Conference.
A year of growth, leadership, and community—captured in your Annual Report.
Now it’s time to share your story.
Submit your Youth Council Annual Report and be considered for Youth Council of the Year at the 2026 National UNITY Conference.
Last week was a big one for the UNITY team! From networking events and presentations to booth appearances and local planning meetings, our staff has been hard at work behind the scenes preparing for our 50th Anniversary National UNITY Conference this summer. We’re building something truly special—and we can’t wait for you to experience it ✨
Last week was a big one for the UNITY team! From networking events and presentations to booth appearances and local planning meetings, our staff has been hard at work behind the scenes preparing for our 50th Anniversary National UNITY Conference this summer. We’re building something truly special—and we can’t wait for you to experience it ✨
Hey Southwest Region!! 🌵🔥
Let’s get together! Join our UNITY Spring Native Youth Meetup to connect, share ideas, and support one another 💬✨
We’ll be talking UNITY updates, youth priorities, and opening the floor for YOU—your experiences, your challenges, and your vision for the future.
Bring your voice and your energy 💡
Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/99zEW0ZVTTGkx5dLqoPSIws
Hey Southwest Region!! 🌵🔥
Let’s get together! Join our UNITY Spring Native Youth Meetup to connect, share ideas, and support one another 💬✨
We’ll be talking UNITY updates, youth priorities, and opening the floor for YOU—your experiences, your challenges, and your vision for the future.
Bring your voice and your energy 💡
Save your spot: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/99zEW0ZVTTGkx5dLqoPSIws
Back in the place where it all began ✨
This week, UNITY staff joined the Oklahoma City Local Host Committee to continue planning something truly special—the 50th annual National UNITY Conference. From its roots right here in OKC to a national movement, this milestone year is more than a celebration—it’s a full-circle moment.
We’re grateful to be working alongside such a dedicated team as we prepare to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the next generation this summer. 💫
#UNITYat50 #UNITYOK2026
Back in the place where it all began ✨
This week, UNITY staff joined the Oklahoma City Local Host Committee to continue planning something truly special—the 50th annual National UNITY Conference. From its roots right here in OKC to a national movement, this milestone year is more than a celebration—it’s a full-circle moment.
We’re grateful to be working alongside such a dedicated team as we prepare to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the next generation this summer. 💫
#UNITYat50 #UNITYOK2026
✨ Celebrate Excellence at the National UNITY Conference ✨
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Native youth and communities? Now’s the time to recognize their impact! 🌟
We’re now accepting nominations and applications for:
🏆 Alumni of the Year
🏆 Advisor of the Year
All awards will be presented at the National UNITY Conference this summer!
📅 Deadline to apply or nominate: May 1, 2026
Let’s uplift the leaders, changemakers, and future visionaries in our communities. 💙 Submit your nominations and applications today!
✨ Celebrate Excellence at the National UNITY Conference ✨
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for Native youth and communities? Now’s the time to recognize their impact! 🌟
We’re now accepting nominations and applications for:
🏆 Alumni of the Year
🏆 Advisor of the Year
All awards will be presented at the National UNITY Conference this summer!
📅 Deadline to apply or nominate: May 1, 2026
Let’s uplift the leaders, changemakers, and future visionaries in our communities. 💙 Submit your nominations and applications today!
TESTIMONIALS
UNITY's Mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, and social development of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and to help build a strong, unified, and self- reliant Native America through greater youth involvement.
“Being here with UNITY is such a great experience. You get to meet so many new people and learn more about different tribes and their cultures.””
“The gathering, the sharing of cultures, the UNITY of our people!”
“Our YOUTH is the future!”
“It’s the best place to be open about what you think and what you want to do for your school or community. They make you feel like family and welcome you openly.”
“Great organization that allows empowerment for the Native youth to excel in leadership skills, networking opportunity, and early professional growth.”
“Awesome for youth group & leadership.”
