Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will function as a working body of Tlingit & Haida and provides an opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills and learn about Tlingit & Haida’s governing structure, parliamentary procedures, resolution drafting and effective tools for advocacy.

2020-2022 Youth Commission Officers

Joe Hillaire, Jr. President	Tiadola Silva 1st President	Drew Jackson 2nd Vice President
Patrice DeAsis Secretary	Sabena Allen Member at Large	Christianna Edwards Member at Large

 

2020-2022 Youth Commission Delegates

 

Anchorage Patrick Frerich Lauren Walicki   Angoon Tiadola Silva Craig Alissa Durgan Laci Lowery Hydaburg Joseph Hilaire Jr.

Juneau Phillip Cadiente-Laiti Patrice DeAsis Alayna Duncan Sitka Sabena Allen Marlis Boord Brittany Kembel Kake Drew Jackson Ketchikan Rebecca Estrin

Klawock Kevin Isaacs Metlakatla Jeannette Kaleikau-Buxton Petersburg Sydney Guthrie Seattle Elizah Dominy Christianna Edwards Erika Mayer

 

How to Join the Youth Commission

Tlingit & Haida will be accepting applications in 2022 from tribal citizen youth who are interested in joining the Tribe’s newly established Youth Commission. Up to three representatives per Tlingit & Haida community shall be appointed by the Tlingit & Haida President to serve a two-year term on the Youth Commission.

How to Apply:

• Complete an application and submit to deptfob@ccthita-nsn.gov

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be an enrolled tribal citizen of Tlingit & Haida
• Must be between the ages of 15-27.

Application Deadline: September 20, 2022

Youth Commission Documents

• Youth Commission Bylaws
• Guidelines
• Application