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Thi Kwasun Youth Group

Thi Kwasun (Big Star) originally started as a Rediscovery Group after individuals finished training at Lester B. Pearson College. Upon returning home and developing camp it was later found out that lack of lands would issue problems for camp development. Not for lack of trying the leaders were unsuccessful in securing appropriate land base to properly run a Rediscovery Camp.

Now, Thi Kwasun has been transformed into a youth group, with a Recreational Center which is located on waterfront side of reserve @ 401 Harvey Rd. This safe environment has housed many programs which include:

Arts & Crafts
Homework & Tutoring
Hosting Youth Conferences / Attending Youth Conferences
Participated in drum group CD (Xwamxwum Yuxwule) Strong Eagle
Computer lab w/ internet access, printer
youth/teen nights
Language classes
Sports Days - practices, fun days
movie nights
Fundraisers

The leaders have faced many challenges that plague the youth of today, with strong determination and a heart of gold Thi Kwasun leaders strive to provide healthy programming, and a safe environment for our kids to develop the skills necessary to become successful in the future.

N.F.N. Youth Advisory Council

The youth of Snaw'Naw'As have expressed interest in development of a Youth Council, common interests show that our youth have a strong desire to make change for the future of our people. Key objectives for the Youth Council:

Aiming to ensure a healthy future for our youth and elders and everyone in between
to provide an opportunity for youth to participate in discussions and decision making in community.
to work on community projects that help youth develop capacity and skills
to learn how to engage local political processes through participation
to use a problem oriented approach to deal with community issues
to strengthen community cohesion
to help youth realize their gifts and identity and providing opportunity for growth
to connect youth with elders
to discuss community capacity building, comprehensive community planning, treaty issues and other issues that affect us
to be active in cultural preservation and promoting the use of our traditional language

NFN Youth Council wishes to draw upon traditional teachings to promote a way of life that is based on a philosophy of respect. In addition we wish to encourage youth to develop to their highest potential. Most of all we are committed to pulling our circle together and fostering community cohesion and building healthy relationships.

"We wish to instill in youth respect for self & others. We want them to honor traditional teachings and gifts from the great spirit"

Current: Youth Council Leaders:

Natasha Bob, Amanda Bob, Corey Bob, Chris Bob, Mallory Bob, Sheena Edwards, *Melanie Bob

* Female Regional AFN Representative

Seaview Leadership Group

Grades 5,6,7 - Seaview Elementary School

Aboriginal youth in these grades come together on fridays to participate in cultural leadership group, we've held singing/drumming sessions, language practice, meetings with much more events ready to take shape. This is the first time in many years that a group like this has shaped out of Seaview, and we hope to unite the non-first nation students with the understanding and respect for the many aspects of our beautiful traditions, that we have to share.

This will be the foundation year for program development of this leadership group, and we hope to over the years only make this better and better, with the aid of Barb Byers, Colleen World & Annette Noble we will make this a big success for our youth, and the youth of Seaview!

Dover Bay Leadership Group

With First Nations youth attending the local high school a leadership group has taken shape, Wendy Beaton and Erin Moody have planned and held many successful events for Dover Bay. Presently we are encouraging youth to join more after school events, and a rep from this leadership group has joined Student Council! Congratulations!

We look forward to major successes coming from this leadership group and hope to attain more community involvement from Snaw'Naw'As people, Good Luck Dover Bay Leaders!!!!

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