|
|
UNITY 2000 "Native Awakening 2000"
by Vicki from various sources
|
The United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) will conduct the 26th Annual National UNITY Conference, June 23 - 27, 2000 in Seattle, Washington. This year's gathering marks the first conference in the new millennium and is expected to attract over 1,200 Native youth from across the country. The conference will begin on Friday, June 23 at noon and adjourn on Tuesday, June 27. The 5-day conference will feature general sessions with keynote speakers, workshops featuring both youth and adult-led presentations, forums designed to address today's youth concerns, daily physical fitness activities, and of course, fun interaction with people from all over the country. The conference is filled with exciting educational experiences designed to promote alcohol and drug prevention, safety issues, education, and other youth-related issues. Registration for this 5-day conference is $75 until May 31st. After this date, the rate goes to $100 per person. Beat the increase by registering now. Registration forms are enclosed in this packet. Advisors are encouraged to make copies of the registration form in order to give to all participants attending. If you need a registration form faxed to you, or need more information, please call the national UNITY office at (405) 236-2800. Completed registration forms and payment should be mailed to: National UNITY Conference Registration The host hotel for this big event is the Doubletree Hotel Seattle Airport. Room rates are $92 + 12.4% tax for single - quad occupancy. Make reservations by calling the Doubletree Hotel at (206) 246-8600 or 1-800-222-8733 and reference the National UNITY Conference. We invite your institution to participate as an exhibitor at the 2000 National UNITY Conference. This conference is one of the largest gatherings of Native youth with over 1,200 youth expected to attend the conference. You may contact the UNITY office at (405) 236-2800 to receive an exhibitors form. For more information on the conference and UNITY, visit their website: |
UNITY is a
national network organization promoting personal development, citizenship and leadership among Native American
youth. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, UNITY has served American Indian and Alaska Native youth since 1976. The
organization grew out of a need to combat wasted talent and negative peer pressure among Native American youth.
back to the What's New page|
|
| Canku Ota is a free Newsletter celebrating Native America, its traditions and accomplishments . We do not provide subscriber or visitor names to anyone. Some articles presented in Canku Ota may contain copyright material. We have received appropriate permissions for republishing any articles. Material appearing here is distributed without profit or monetary gain to those who have expressed an interest. This is in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107. |
|
Canku Ota is a copyright of Vicki Lockard and Paul Barry. |
|