Vision Statement
“As the collective and political voice for First Nation Youth in Manitoba, the Manitoba First Nations Youth Council will strive to empower all First Nation youth to pursue their leadership roles, preserve their cultural identity, and exercise their inherent indigenous rights”.
Purpose
Purpose of the MFNYC
The MFNYC has drafted a terms of reference which was purposed and passed a couple of years ago by the youth on the council at that time.
Purpose of the MFNYC is to:
1.) Advocate – bring youth issues and solutions forward, share ideas to take back to our communities, advocate for enhanced resources and services for youth.
2.) Promote – market existing services and effective approaches beneficial to youth and showcase successful youth initiatives.
3.) Service – develop strategies and proposals to address service gaps to the First Nation and Aboriginal communities.
4.) Network – develop networking strategies, coordinate youth forums, and build positive relationships with First Nation youth, communities, organizations, and all levels of Leadership
5.) Represent – act as a resource person and youth representative for the communities; and promote to be a positive role model while participating on local, regional, and national boards, committees, and/or working groups.”
The MFNYC has drafted a terms of reference which was purposed and passed a couple of years ago by the youth on the council at that time.
Purpose of the MFNYC is to:
1.) Advocate – bring youth issues and solutions forward, share ideas to take back to our communities, advocate for enhanced resources and services for youth.
2.) Promote – market existing services and effective approaches beneficial to youth and showcase successful youth initiatives.
3.) Service – develop strategies and proposals to address service gaps to the First Nation and Aboriginal communities.
4.) Network – develop networking strategies, coordinate youth forums, and build positive relationships with First Nation youth, communities, organizations, and all levels of Leadership
5.) Represent – act as a resource person and youth representative for the communities; and promote to be a positive role model while participating on local, regional, and national boards, committees, and/or working groups.”
Sub - Committees
(Under Construction)
- Finance Committee
- Personnel Committee
Erin Egachie & Jessica Pierre & James Zebrasky
These individuals are in control of updating correspondence between council members. For example, we update contact information, create orientation packages for new council members, prepare presentations, file reports, concerns etc...
- Fundraising Committee
Erin Egachie
This committee organizes 50/50 sales, socials, silent auctions as well as other fundraisers. The youth council depends solely on partnerships and fundraising in order to coordinate meetings, promotional material etc...
- Executive Committee
Recruitment!
Benefits of Joining a Youth Council
The benefits youth gain from participating in a youth council depend on what each member puts into the council. If youth make the most of their opportunities they will:
- Learn how to work with other young people
- Build strong and lasting friendships
- Develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence
- Develop communication skills
- Develop leadership skills
- Develop organizational skills
- Gain self-worth and inner-strength to battle negative peer pressure
- Develop winning attitudes
- Learn how to take responsibility for their actions
- Contribute to making a difference in the community, region and country.