BC Assembly of First Nations Youth Forum 2022

The BC Assembly of First Nations is hosting its annual (Virtual) Youth Forum on March 19-20, 2022. This event is open to all First Nations Youth (ages 15-29).

Join on Saturday, March 19, from 5 pm – 8 pm PST for an evening gathering. You will connect with other First Nations youth across BC and participate in a range of activities, games, and icebreakers.

Join on Sunday, March 20, for a full-day session. There will be a range of speakers and guests discussing mental health and entrepreneurship.

Honoraria and door prizes are available!

To learn more, click here.

Pink Shirt Day 2022 - Stand Against Bullying

February 23, 2022, Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council's staff, directors, Elders, and Youth Council members donned our pink shirts from Indigenous Printing and Office Solutions with design by Toquaht/Secwépemc artist Bayja Morgan-Banke to take a stand against bullying.

Indigenous Aspiring Leaders Workshop Series

Naut'sa mawt Tribal Council and Islands Trust are pleased to host a virtual workshop aimed at providing Indigenous young leaders with the opportunity for intimate discussions revolving around leadership and empowerment along with cultural teachings of fresh water.

We encourage all interested Indigenous Aspiring Leaders to participate in any of the workshops listed below:T:

WHERE:

Format: virtual (via Zoom) Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM PST each workshop day

PICS:

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022: Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Shayla Oulette Stonechild, founder and host of "Matriarch Movement," plus Additional Entrepreneurs (To Be Announced)

Tuesday, March 8th, 2022: Indigenous Law

Melissa Louie, a Coast Salish and Syilx lawyer of the Tla'amin Nation with family ties to the Penticton Indian Band

Tuesday, March 15th, 2022: Beading Workshop, Part One

Emily White of Klahoose and Tla'amin Nations

RSVP by Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022; a beading kit will need to be mailed to you

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022: Beading Workshop, Part Two

An optional follow-up session for participants of Beading Workshop Part One

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022: Indigenous Governance

MLA Adam Olsen and Indigenous Council Member (To Be Announced)

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022: Fresh Water Cultural Teachings Harold Joe

REGISTER TODAY:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-aspiring-leaders-workshop-series-tickets-265373458157

DOOR PRIZES AND A GRAND PRIZE APPLE IPAD WILL BE PROVIDED!

For more information on the workshops in this series and our exciting guest speakers, feel free to download and distribute the attached flyer:

Indigenous Aspiring Leaders Workshop

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If you have questions regarding these workshops, please contact Naut’sa mawt Event Management at islandstrust@nautsamawt.com or 647-269-3838. Workshops will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend.