2025 National UNITY Conference

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Event Start:Jun 26, 2025
Event End:Jul 1, 2025
San Diego, CA
America/Los_Angeles (PST/PDT)

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Day 1

Thursday, June 26, 2025

7 Sessions(2 Trainings1 Session1 Registration1 Travel2 Other (tbd))

13:00 - 21:30

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Sign Up for Campus Tours

Other (tbd)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Advocacy Pre-Conference Training: Lighting the Fire Curriculum

Training
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

UNITY Video Filming Earth Ambassadors

Other (tbd)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Participants:
Earth Ambassadors

Conference Registration Opens

Registration
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Emcee Training

Training
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Native Youth Empowerment Night with UNITY EC and UNITY Trainers

Travel
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn about the UNITY NUC, Constitution & Bylaws and Voting Status. Find out how you can get more involved. National UNITY Council Youth Council Representatives Check-In. Fun and Games with UNITY Trainers. Clan Activities! Meet other Native youth from across the country.
Participants:
UNITY EC

Executive Committee and Earth Ambassador Debrief with the four UNITY Trainers

Session
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassador

Day 2

Friday, June 27, 2025

19 Sessions(6 Sessions1 Training2 Presentations2 Break-out Sessions1 Reception1 Registration3 Breaks3 Other (tbd))

00:00 - 22:00

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Curfew/Lights out!

Other (tbd)
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM

Peer Leaders Huddle: Executive Committee & Earth Ambassadors

Session
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassadors

Conference Registration Opens

Registration
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

UNITY 101 Pre-Conference Training with the NUC EC

Training
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Great Session for First Time UNITY Attendees & Advisors!
Participants:
NUC EC

Opening Ceremony - Lighting of the UNITY Fire

Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
UNITY Drum, led by. Welcome/Call to Order by NUC Co-Presidents. Cultural Blessing - Prayer from Local Representative. Welcome Remarks: Introductions of the Council of Trustees - Mary Kim Titla. UNITY Fire and Spirit Room Purpose - UNITY Trainers. Water Ceremony - Local Representative.

Lunch Break

Break
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DJ Music Emcee One

Other (tbd)
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Grand Entry Line Up by Region - (Two Reps from Each Youth Council line up With your NUC EC Regional Representatives, bring your tribal flags or banners)

General Session

Session
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Opening Remarks - UNITY Trainer Chance Rush (MHA). Grand Entry: UNITY Parade of Nations (Wear your Regalia!). UNITY Drum, led by. TIME TO POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

UNITY News! Special Presentation

Presentation
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Introductions of the National UNITY Council Executive Committee. Roll Call of Regions.
Participants:
National UNITY Council Executive Committee

Keynote Speaker - Ice Breaker

Break
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Special Announcement/Presentation of Earth Ambassadors

Presentation
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Remarks - UNITY Council of Trustees. Medallion Presentation (Intro Videos). Honor Song UNITY Drum.
Participants:
UNITY Council of Trustees

Introduction of UNITY Trainers

Session
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Conference Reminders and Announcements. NUC Co-Presidents explain the purpose of the caucus/announce rooms & election procedures. Announcements/Instructions for Youth Sign-Ups: UNITY 3-on-3 Tournament, UNITY Talent Night, UNITY Culture Night, Spirit Room Stick Game Sign Up, UNITY Fashion Show Models, NUC Business Meeting Youth Council Reports.

Go to your Area Caucus Rooms

Break-out Session
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Advisors Meet & Greet with Security teams

Session
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Introductions and Conference Safety & Mitigation
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Room TBA

Area Caucuses Session #1

Break-out Session
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Great Plains: Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Midwest: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin. Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. Northwest: Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska. Pacific: California, Hawaii. Rocky Mountains: Montana, Wyoming. Southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Southern Plains: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Southwest: Colorado, New Mexico. Western: Arizona, Nevada, Utah.
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Rooms TBA

Dinner Break

Break
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

MMIR Group Photo

Other (tbd)
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Room:

UNITY Fire location

Welcome Reception

Reception
7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Hosted by the Local Planning Committee. Light refreshments provided.

Executive Committee & Earth Ambassador Debrief with UNITY Trainer Dr. Pearl Yellowman

Session
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassador
Room:

UNITY Staff Office

Day 3

Saturday, June 28, 2025

22 Sessions(2 Sessions1 Talk1 Keynote1 Break-out Session4 Workshops1 Training2 Expos2 Panels4 Breaks4 Other (tbd))

00:00 - 23:15

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Curfew/Lights out!

Other (tbd)
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM

Wellness Warriors Fitness Optional Activity

Other (tbd)
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Peer Leaders Huddle: Executive Committee & Earth Ambassadors

Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassadors

General Session

Talk
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Blessing/Cultural Presentation. UNITY NEWS! Evaluation Giveaway, Raffles & Prizes.
Room:

Main Ballroom

Keynote Presentation

Keynote
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Go to Workshops or Advisor training rooms

Break-out Session
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Workshops Session #1

Workshop
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Advisor Training #2 with Dr. Pearl Yellowman

Training
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Room:

Room TBA

Break - Go to your next workshop!

Break
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Workshops Session #2

Workshop
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Break

Break
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Visit education booths and earn a chance to win raffle prizes!

Expo
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tribal Leader Panel

Panel
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Room:

Room TBA

Workshops Session #3

Workshop
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Break - Go to your next workshop!

Break
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Tribal Leader Panel

Panel
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
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Workshops Session #4

Workshop
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

College & Career Expo Raffle

Expo
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Evaluation Giveaway - UNITY Manager, LorenAshley Buford. Every Child Matters Group Photo on Stage for those wearing Orange.

Executive Committee & Earth Ambassador Debrief with UNITY Trainer Chance Rush

Session
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassador
Room:

UNITY Staff Office

Dinner Break

Break
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

UNITY Culture Night

Other (tbd)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Adjourn - Spirit Room is available for prayers/culture sharing/reflections

Other (tbd)
11:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Spirit Room is available for prayers/culture sharing/reflections

Day 4

Sunday, June 29, 2025

16 Sessions(3 Sessions1 Talk1 Keynote1 Discussion2 Break-out Sessions1 Training2 Breaks5 Other (tbd))

00:00 - 22:15

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Curfew/Lights out!

Other (tbd)
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM

Wellness Warriors Fitness Optional Activity

Other (tbd)
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Peer Leaders Huddle: Executive Committee & Earth Ambassadors

Session
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassadors

General Session

Talk
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Blessing/Cultural Presentation. UNITY NEWS! Evaluation Giveaway, Raffles & Prizes.
Room:

Main Ballroom

Keynote Presentation

Keynote
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Fireside Chat with National Native Youth Leaders

Discussion
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Participants:
National Native Youth Leaders

Go to your Area Caucus Rooms or Advisor Training

Break-out Session
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Convention Center

Area Caucuses Session #2

Break-out Session
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Great Plains: Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Midwest: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin. Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont. Northwest: Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alaska. Pacific: California, Hawaii. Rocky Mountains: Montana, Wyoming. Southeast: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Southern Plains: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Southwest: Colorado, New Mexico. Western: Arizona, Nevada, Utah.
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Rooms TBA

Advisor Training - Session # 3 with Dr. Pearl Yellowman

Training
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Room:

Room TBA

Lunch break

Break
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Catch shuttles to 3 on 3 location

Transfer
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

UNITY 3-on-3 Tournament

Other (tbd)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Dinner Break

Break
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Talent Night

Other (tbd)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Room:

Main Ballroom

Executive Committee & Earth Ambassador Debrief with UNITY Trainer LoVina Louie

Session
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassador

Spirit Room is available for prayers/culture sharing/reflections

Other (tbd)
10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
Spirit Room is available for prayers/culture sharing/reflections

Day 5

Monday, June 30, 2025

26 Sessions(4 Sessions1 Talk2 Break-out Sessions4 Workshops1 Training1 Expo1 Award Show3 Breaks9 Other (tbd))

00:00 - 22:15

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Curfew/Lights out!

Other (tbd)
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM

Wellness Warriors Fitness Optional Activity (Zumba)

Other (tbd)
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Room:

Hotel Lobby

DJ Music Emcee One (Marcus Guinn)

Other (tbd)
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Room:

Main Ballroom

Peer Leaders Huddle: Executive Committee & 25 Under 25

Session
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Participants:
Executive Committee
25 Under 25
Room:

Main Ballroom

Arrive Early for Traditional Skirt and Shirt Fashion Show Kick-Off

Other (tbd)
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Room:

Main Ballroom

General Session

Talk
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Cultural sharing and blessing. UNITY News! Evaluation Giveaway - UNITY Manager, LorenAshley. National UNITY Council Co-President Speeches.

Special Performance

Other (tbd)
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

National UNITY Council's “Initiative Revitalizing our Roots"

Session
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Go to your workshop, NUC Business Meeting or Advisor Training

Break-out Session
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Workshops Session #1

Workshop
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Final Advisor Training - Session # 4 with Dr. Pearl Yellowman

Training
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

National UNITY Council Business Meeting

Session
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Room:

Room TBA

Go to your next workshop!

Break-out Session
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Workshops Session #2

Workshop
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Break

Break
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Visit education booths and earn a chance to win raffle prizes!

Expo
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Workshops Session #3

Workshop
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Break - Go to your next workshop!

Break
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Workshops Session #4

Workshop
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Final Executive Committee & Earth Ambassador Debrief with LorenAshley

Session
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Participants:
Executive Committee
Earth Ambassador
Room:

UNITY Staff Office

Break - Get ready for the Gala!

Break
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Line up for the UNITY Gala

Other (tbd)
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Room:

outside of the Main Ballroom

Pre-Gala Fashion Show

Other (tbd)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Youth Designer Showcase

UNITY GALA

Award Show
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
UNITY Drum & Spirit Room Trainers Blessing. Recognitions. Awards and Scholarships Presentations: JR Cook Advisor of the Year, Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year, Unity Youth Council of the Year, Golda Cook Scholarship, JR Cook Memorial Scholarship. Honoring the NUCEC 2023-2024. NUCEC 2025-2026 Election Announcement. Oath of Office. Honor Song.

UNITY DJ Dance

Other (tbd)
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Spirit Room is available for prayers/culture sharing/reflections

Other (tbd)
10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
Spirit Room is available for prayers/culture sharing/reflections

Day 6

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

3 Sessions(1 Training1 Talk1 Other (tbd))

07:00 - 17:00

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New Executive Committee Orientation

Training
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Closing Ceremony at UNITY Fire

Talk
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Prayer/Cultural Sharing. Special Presentation by Mary Kim Titla. Commitment Ceremony & UNITY Fire. Water Blessing. UNITY Trainers Closing Remarks. Exciting Announcement of Location of the 2027 National Conference. Final Evaluation Giveaway and Prizes - LorenAshley. UNITY Drum. Friendship Circle.

Explore San Diego

Other (tbd)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
San Diego