Meet Membertou First Nation’s newly elected youth chief and council – CBC

by ahnationtalk on November 1, 2024143 Views

Nov 01, 2024

Council made up of high school students serves as voice for youth in the community

In the boardroom of Membertou First Nation’s band hall, the community’s newly elected youth chief and council convened for their inaugural meeting of the 2024-2025 session on Monday.

The group engaged in lively discussions on topics including volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and their aspirations to host and participate in cultural and language teachings such as sweat lodges and youth culture camps.

Maddox Paul, a Grade 11 student and the new youth chief, expressed his gratitude for being given the opportunity to amplify the voices of youth in the Mi’kmaw community near Sydney, N.S.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/membertou-youth-council-meeting-1.7369066

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