UNYO

Urban Native Youth Organization

Urban Native Youth Organization is pleased to offer the teaching of cultural practices, beading, regalia making and other indigenous ways of being.

All are encouraged to come.

Engage in cultural practices to stengthen your connection to community and culture.

These classes will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4pm until 7pm.

We have weekly events for youth!

Although adults are welcome to join, we do prioritize maintaining a safe space for youth and creating opportunities for youth to foster friendship, community and culture.

Events

Creating Youth Leaders

UNYO supporting the MMIW/P movement

Elite Sportsmanship

UNYO athlete's getting there work in with trainers from Catalyst fitness

Personal Empowerment

We strive to help those youth to find there indigenous voices and share it with the world

Creating Youth Leaders

Creating opportunities for Natives to become more connected to the culture
Inter-relational connections with Elders
Language programs
Facilities for cultural practices e.g. participating in sweats, traditional dancing, beading, drumming, and more
Detoxifying colonialism in our communities
Cultural education of the truth on what happened in American history and locally

Elite Sportsmanship

Healthy alternatives for youths with sports at competitive levels
Suicide and crisis prevention
Safe place for kids to engage in protective factors

Personal Empowerment

Leader development for youth
Work-study and mentorship programs
Job placement and trainings
Creating a culture of inclusivity and validation within the community

Programs focus on health and wellness with an emphasis on personal empowerment and raising self-esteem.

Using a holistic approach through exposure to sports, history, and the arts we instill confidence and build a strong native youth community with influential native voices in the Pacific Northwest.

For inquiries, contact randy@urbannativeyouth.org

You can also visit our "Contact" page to send us a message.

To sign up to become an UNYO member go to and copy a version of the form and email back to randy@urbannativeyouth.org : UNYO Membership Form A - Google Docs

Urban Native Youth Organization is fiscally sponsored by Spectrum Center Spokane 501(c)(3)