The First Nations Quebec Labrador Youth Network (FNQLYN) is the main organisation representing First Nations youth in Quebec and Labrador.
It can represent them in local, regional, national and international decision-making bodies.
It is also a space of concerted action and mobilization of young First Nations, fostering their participation in their own development and that of the community.
Chiefs’ Council calls for greater focus on young people
The Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec Labrador (AFNQL) have decided to give a greater place within their structure to young First Nations members living in Quebec Labrador.
Resolution adopted
On September 25, 1992, a resolution was passed by the Chiefs in Assembly to invite youth representatives “to join the Assembly of Chiefs to complete the Circle of First Nations Chiefs and Leaders”.
Creation of the Youth Council
The Youth Council was created to identify youth representatives. The Youth Council was composed of two representatives, one male and one female, from each Nation.
The Youth Council becomes the FNQLYN
The Youth Council became the First Nations Quebec Labrador Youth Network. Throughout this time, the network was integral part of the AFNQL.
Autonomous organization
The FNQLYN has become an autonomous Aboriginal organization. The FNQLYN is made up of four elected spokespersons from different communities who represent and carry the voice of youth from the 10 First Nations in Quebec Labrador.
The First Nations Quebec Labrador Youth Network represents the voice of First Nations youth to different political and community organisations in the interest of the next seven generations.
Consult First Nations youth living in urban and community settings in Quebec Labrador region about their wishes and needs;
Represent and defend the interests of First Nations youth living in the Quebec Labrador region politically at provincial, federal and international levels;
Encourage and promote greater involvement of First Nations youth living in the Quebec Labrador region in the governmental and political process in order to train our future leaders;
Contribute to strenghtening and preserving the union of First Nations living in the Quebec Labrador region;
Develop, strenghten and promote our cultural identity as First Nations in today’s world.
First Nations youth living in Quebec and Labrador are rooted in their cultures, listened, respected and fully integrated into all processes that concern them.
rooted in our cultures / pride in our identity
recognizing our differences and realities
between innovation and tradition / sense of belonging
maintaining our traditions and relationships
listening to grow
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