COMMUNITY CALL OUT FOR TWO YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint one (1) female youth and one (1) male youth to represent the community of Akwesasne, on behalf of our Youth.

The specific duties for our Youth representatives will include:

Adhere to the guidelines outlined within the terms of reference

Assist in organizing and completing objectives outlined within the work plan

Responsible to create and maintain consistent lines of communication, specifically to host youth engagement/information sessions with the Youth of Akwesasne as a means to consult with and report to the Youth of Akwesasne, in order to obtain input and feedback

Engage in activities that advocate, promote, and advance the priorities, concerns, and recommendations of the Youth of Akwesasne

Provide recommendations on emerging issues, collaborative opportunities, and next steps to be taken to address the issues identified by the Youth of Akwesasne

Actively participate in youth forums at the local, regional, and federal levels as requested

Provide notification of existing and upcoming local, regional, national, and international opportunities available to the Youth of Akwesasne

Provide routine activity reports to Council

Interested individuals aged 18-29 are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to the receptionist at MCA Administrative Building #2 (Mohawk Government). Please be advised that individuals selected will be appointed as MCA Youth Representatives through Mohawk Council Resolution and will be assigned to the Independent First Nations (IFN) Youth Working Group.

 The submission deadline is Ohiarihko:wa/July 31, 2013. For further information or if you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government offices at 613-575-2348.