CALLOUT FOR YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint two (2) youth council representatives, to represent the community of Akwesasne.

Eligibility:

The membership of the Akwesasne Youth Council shall consist of representatives, with a goal of equal gender composition, and staggered terms of two to three years. In order to be eligible to represent the Mohawks of Akwesasne, applicants must:

Be enrolled or have an active applicant to be a Member of the Mohawk of Akwesasne, pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code;

Be between the ages of 18-29 at the time of appointment;

Reside in one of the three districts of the Akwesasne: Kawehnoke, Kanatakon or Tsi Snaihne;

Must pass a Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) prior to appointment and not be convicted of any criminal charges during appointment term;

Possess or be pursuing a high school diploma or general equivalency degree;

Must be prepared to identify their vision and goals for Akwesasne youth.

Responsibilities in accordance to the Terms of Reference

Share ideas and issues, recommendations and/or solutions with MCA;

Liaise with Grand Chief and Council on a regular and as needed basis

Be committed to be a positive role model and promote a positive lifestyle;

Be respectful to all;

Support and work with Akwesasne youth initiatives.

Please be advised there are additional responsibilities in accordance to the Terms of Reference. Individuals selected will be appointed as MCA Youth Representative through a Mohawk Council Resolution for a two to three-year term.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest and resume to:

Taylor Armstrong at taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located in the Admin 1 Building at 12 Akwesasne St, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 by Thursday September 30, 2021 at 5:00pm.

For further information or if you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government offices at (613) 575-2250 extension 2163