Sandy Lake has their first ever youth council.

The newly elected council were nominated by their peers during a recent youth conference. Out of more than 20 candidates, five were elected to council on June 10^th.

The youth conference themed “It Starts…With Us” and hosted by the Brighter Futures Program saw close to 100 participants gather for two-days at the high school on June 4^th and 5^th.

The goals of the youth conference was to get input from the youth on community issues important to them and to establish the youth council, says Brighter Futures Program coordinators Brandon Goodman and Cherish Fiddler.

Chief and Council welcomed the youth council at a swearing-in ceremony during Treaty Days to signify their commitment to their new roles and responsibilities in the community.

(Click here to see photos of the swearing-in ceremony and youth conference.)

Sandy Lake’s newest leaders will sit on council for a one-year term and will receive guidance and direction from a designated steering committee.

The members of the youth council for 2008-2009 are:

Kevin Meekis, River area

Cyrus Rae, Centre area

Phoenix Fiddler, Airport/Big Rock area

BJ Kakegamic, Old Sawmill/Ghost Point area

Paula Angeconeb, RC area

For more information on the youth council, please contact the Brighter Futures Program at (807) 774-5242.