Youth
What is the Youth Council?
The Youth Council is a group of involved youth working together to find solutions to unique problems they face while actively working to become tomorrow's leaders by teaming up with community representatives, board members, and AICH program organizers.
- It is young people helping others
- It is young people growing in experience and developing leadership skills
- It is young people having an effective voice on matters concerning them
- It is young people having fun
Why have a Youth Council?
Youth councils are important to Native youth and the future of Native America. Youth councils provide a way for Native American youth to have an effective voice on issues concerning them.
Young people working together in a youth council can promote programs and solutions of their own design which encourages the involvement and participation of other motivated youth. Youth who want to get involved and make a difference, can do so in a meaningful way through youth councils.
Youth councils provide numerous opportunities for youth to work with and for young people and to develop into effective team players and leaders.
Youth councils also serve as a rallying point and a way of directing the actions of youth, community members and organizations toward positive goals.
Young people who are involved with youth councils learn to accept responsibility. They grow through achievements and in the knowledge that they are making a real contribution to the future of Native America. (Provided by United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc.)