b'be rolled out to NAN communities. The council hopes to train youth in at least six communities by March 2020, says McNally.In the future, she says NANs youth council wants to build relationships with other youth councils across Turtle Island, so that they can learn from each other. People are doing different things. How can we enhance that, as well as be role models for other councils? says McNally, who explains that they have already reached out to youth councils in Nunavut and Saskatchewan. She sees the youth council as an opportunity for young people to cultivate personal growth. Its just a wonderful opportunity for them to grow. They really find themselves. They have so many amazing opportunities, says McNally, pointing out that council members have had the chance to meet Trudeau in 2016, and again in 2018. You see people come in, and theyre a bit more quiet and shy, and by the time theyre leaving, theyre very confident and strong, and they just really get to be that advocate for change for the commun-ities, says McNally, who adds that her organization provides training and assist-ance to youth who may be nervous. The meetings with the Prime Minister have increased the visibility of the Oshkaatisak Council, according to McNally, who says people have been reaching out to council members. They actually get recognized a lot. PHOTO CREDIT: POLLY-ANNA MCNALLY Current members of NANs Oshkaatisak Council include: Janine Frogg from Wapekeka First Nation, Jessilyn Winters from Weagamow Lake First Nation, Randall Crowe from Deer Lake First Nation, Carol Barkman from Sachigo Lake First Nation, Jericho Anderson from Kasabonika Lake First Nation Ashley Bach from Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Linden Waboose from EabametoongAccess Solutions for the Construction IndustryFirst Nation, Wynona Gagnon from Aroland First Nation and Raven FridayDifficult Terrain, Wetlands, Muskeg, Water crossingsTransmission Lines, Mining, Access Roads, Pipelinesfrom Kashechewan First Nation. Each councillor serves a four-year term.The Oshkaatisak Council currently has one vacancy, and two more spots will be available in the near future. McNally says they are looking for young people who are innovative, and interested inMarsha Smoke, Presidentmaking a difference in their commun- 5595B Macklin Road, Roseneath, OntarioK0K 2X0ities. Interested youth are encouraged toTel: 905-352-2447Cell: 905-375-5057connect with NAN.marshasmoke@gmail.comwww.moccasintrails.caISSUE 2 2019/20C hIEfS ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazInE l 39'