Urban American Indian Alaska Native Education Alliance

Urban Native Education Alliance (UNEA) was founded in 2008 to engage all generations in serving and empowering Native youth through education, culture, and tradition.

UNEA's programs are youth-centered, youth-driven, and designed to foster health, wellness, academic success, and socio-cultural growth. 

Our Special Events include:

Native Pride Basketball Camp/Training: Annual event featuring guest coaches supporting teamwork, fundamental skill building, and important basketball principles.

Billy Mills Run/Walk for Life: Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills (Oglala) and paired with a resource fair and back to school supplies. 

Rite of Passage Graduation Ceremony: Honoring 8th and 12th-grade Native graduates for their academic achievements.

Wellness Retreat: Multigenerational learning and activities to enhance health and well-being using traditional practices. Healing together as a community through culture, tradition and education.