ANISHINABEK EDUCATION SYSTEM YOUTH COUNCIL (8-12 Members)

REC #1 REC #4 REC #3 REC #4 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Youth Reps Youth Reps Youth Reps Youth Reps

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Atikameksheng Anishinawbek Biijitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Aundeck Omni Kaning Henvey Inlet First Nation Long Lake #58 First Nation First Nation First Nation Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Pic Mobert First Nation Michipicoten First Nation Deer Point First Nation Chippewas of Rama First Nation Sheshegwaning First Nation Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Whitefish River First Nation Munsee Delaware Nation Zhiibaahaasing First Nation

PFN YOUTH AMBASSADORS REGIONAL YOUTH COUNCILS AES YOUTH COUNCIL • Each Participating First Nation • Four youth councils in total - one youth • Consists of 2-3 youth from each identifies 1-2 youth ambassadors to council per region. Regional Youth Council. represent their communities at events • Each council consists of 1-2 youth from each • Appointed by the Regional Youth and meetings related to education and PFN. Councils. the AES. • Youth are appointed by the PFNs. • Youth Council members could be • Each PFN to establish its own process • Can meet more frequently as regions. elementary, secondary or post- for selecting youth ambassadors • Can focus priorities, needs and issues to secondary age-groups. (quantity, age, term, etc.) each region. • Select a Chief, Vice-Chief, Secretary, etc.

ROLE OF THE AES YOUTH COUNCIL

To ensure that the student voice is heard within the governing and administrating bodies of the Anishinabek Education System.

To coordinate with student councils and youth councils in each REC.

Niigaan Gdizhaami Forum - Youth Breakout Session - February 2019