Youth Council - Westbank First Nation

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Mission

The Westbank First Nation (WFN) Youth Leadership Council supports and guides youth, aged 15 to 24, by encouraging them to take a positive and prominent role in the community, thereby promoting unity, leadership skills, and independence. The goal is to empower youth, give them a voice in the community, build confidence, and promote the development of future leaders.

WFN's Youth Council is a shining example of leadership. Through their hard work, they have very successfully fundraised for programs that support community, provided valuable input, and feedback to guide the WFN government and administration, and inspired neighbouring communities to develop their own Youth Councils.

Contact: Youth and Recreation | T 250 768 4838

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Supporting Information/Resources

Youth Council Terms of Reference
Youth Council Strategic Plan 2022-2025

The daughter of Wesley and Tiffany Sundstrom, granddaughter of the late Phyllis and Larry Sundstrom. Alyssa is working on as Bachelor of Health & Exercise Sciences at UBCO. She hopes to achieve her undergraduate degree followed by pursuing goals of working in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Throughout school, Alyssa has found passion for working in education with kids as well as when she began tutoring younger students in and outside of the community. Alyssa is driven and passionate about working with youth and having this opportunity to be a voice and a leader in her community.

The son of Nicole and Mickey Werstuik, grandson of the late Marsha King and late Faye Wilson. Wade has graduated from Mount Boucherie Secondary School and went to Nicola Valley Institution of Technology to become a Conservation Officer, but then changed his mind to go into the forestry field at UBCO. Wade is an avid huntsman and archer who loves the outdoors and his alone time. Wade has been currently working for our WFN owned forestry company Ntityix for 4 years, and has a future goal of becoming a licensed Arborist.

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The son of Jamie Houle and Richard McDougall, grandson of Mildred Hoary and Albert Hoary. Taylor is currently enrolled at Mount Boucherie Secondary School in Grade 10. Taylor aspires to be a welder and is going to be taking welding classes in his later years of high school. After high school he plans on going up North for the majority of his career. Taylor enjoys hanging out with his friends at the beach in the summers, and travelling. He also enjoys snowboarding with the Youth Centre and all his friends in the winter. As a member of the Youth Council, he is excited for what is to come.

The son of Lance Able and Sarah Setah, grandson of the late Bruce Able and Tess Stanley. Curtis' grandparents on his mothers side are Louis August and Nora Setah. Curtis is finishing his final year of high school. After he graduates, Curtis hopes to go into the trades of some sort. In his free time, Curtis likes to go to the gym and hang out with friends and family.

The daughter of Candace Jack, granddaughter of Stan Jack. Madison is currently completing her final year of high school at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. After graduation, she plans on attending UBCO, pursuing a career in Physiotherapy. Madison has played softball for the last 7 years of her life, and is dedicated to growing as an athlete. She hopes to spend her time on Youth Council advocating the Youth of the community by amplifying their voices. Madison is grateful for the opportunity to step up and take over a leadership role.

The daughter of Guy and Barb Posella, granddaughter of Leonard Posella. Alexa is a third year student at UBCO, working toward her Bachelor of Arts in English and History. Alexa plans to become a teacher after she graduates. She is also a cheerleading coach for a local school and gym where she also participates as an athlete. Alexa loves to bake, garden, and spend time outdoors doing just about anything!

The daughter of Lonnie and Krista Lindley, granddaughter of the late Tom Sr and Cynthia Lindley. Lozen has just started her education at Mount Boucherie Secondary School. Lozen is wanting to pursue her education at UBCO and work on becoming a Language and Culture Teacher. Lozen found her passion for working with kids by being the oldest of 4. She has continued to work with kids and is driven to advocate for kids and support others.