The Tahltan Youth Stewardship Program aims to build confidence, interest, knowledge, and opportunities for Youth so that they increasingly see themselves as capable young people, future community leaders, and Tahltan territorial stewards. The program seeks to strengthen Youth leadership by restoring cultural and land-based connections through hands-on learning and experience. 

Project Overview

The Youth Stewardship Initiative aims to hire five Tahltan Youth from May to August of each year of the TSI. The program is organized to provide opportunities for Tahltan Youth to receive focused technical training and cultural education while working alongside Communications & External Relations, Culture & Heritage, Fisheries, Land, and Wildlife Directors, Elders, Guardians, local knowledge holders, and other mentors. During the program, Youth may conduct scientific and Tahltan knowledge research, work with local technicians, other Youth programs and young people, receive training, and visit and learn about places of long-standing cultural importance to Tahltan communities.   

Project Background

As young Tahltans grow and develop, they want and seek opportunities for leadership and input into Nation building and stewardship activities that will maintain and sustain Tahltan ways of life. The Youth Initiative Program will create an empowering culture amongst our Youth to provide them with a sense of responsibility, inviting them to contribute to the TSI vision, while inspiring them to pursue careers in natural resource management.  

Get Involved

As the lead for Tahltan stewardship planning, I commit to you that we will do our best to ensure that you have the opportunity to learn about Tahltan Territory and that your voices have every opportunity to be heard. If you have any suggestions or want to be part of this work, then please let me know at garry.merkel@tahltan.org. 

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Contact

Members, connect directly with our project team members to get involved in this project.

Sandra Marion

Ombrielle Neria

Operational Project Team

The Operational Project Team supports delivery of this project. 

Bria Rose Mclean

Dakota Williams

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