Rocky Mountain Region

Unity Regional Profile

The Rocky Mountain Region consists of geographical areas and the states of Montana and Wyoming. The Rocky Mountain region has 12 affiliated youth councils in 2 states within the UNITY Network.

Testimonial

What They’re Saying?

“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!”

“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.”

Watson Whitford – UNITY Rocky Mountain
Area Representative/Vice President

Tribes: Acoma Pueblo/Hopi/Navajo

Meet your Represenative

Watson Whitford “Wapanatak” (Morning Star) comes from the Dine (Navajo) and Chippewa Cree Nations. Whitford is the newly elected Rocky Mountain Are Representative, representing both Montana and Wyoming for United National Indian Tribal Youth. Whitford will attend Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana in the fall of 2023. He is very passionate about continuing the sacred ways of his ancestors through ceremony, songs, and teachings, but also wants to have a strong educational background. He encourages all indigenous youth to discover themselves through their language and culture and to become successful in this modern world.

In addition, Watson served as an UNITY Earth Ambassador 2021-22 and UNITY Executive Committee 2022-23.

National UNITY Council Contact Information

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

Watson Whitford, Rocky Mountain Regional Representative/Vice President

rockymountain@unityinc.org

National UNITY Council Executive Committee

nucec@unityinc.org

UNITY Youth Councils in the Rocky Mountain Region

Rocky Mountain Region Youth Councils