National Mental Wellness Youth Council Initiative: Youth Applicant Survey

Thank you for considering a role in the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle (National Youth Council). Thunderbird Partnership Foundation and First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC), are on a mission to support Indigenous communities from coast to coast to coast, and your participation could be instrumental in achieving this goal.

In this application, we are seeking to understand your personal journey, cultural connection, and motivation to promote Indigenous mental wellness. Your insights and guidance will help shape an assembly of young people that truly represents the mental wellness needs of Indigenous youth.

We appreciate that some questions are personal. Please share only what you are comfortable with, knowing that your responses will be treated confidentially and respectfully.

As a Youth Council member, you will represent the voices of Indigenous youth at national and international events. You will also benefit from mentorship, training, and academic and career support, all of which may support any future work in Indigenous mental wellness.

The role requires a time commitment that includes attending ongoing meetings, travel, participating in working groups, and other activities such as resource development, review of materials and presentation creation. Please reflect on these expectations and how they align with your current commitments.

Your voice matters, and through the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle, it will make a difference.

Please visit our websites to learn more about our organizations.

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation- https://thunderbirdpf.org/ First Peoples Wellness Circle https://fpwc.ca/

Please submit your application by March 31, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email youthcouncil@thunderbirdpf.org

Contact Information

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email

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* 3. Phone Number

About You

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* 4. What is your date of birth?

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* 5. Please share a short description about yourself including where you are located in Canada (250-400 words)

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* 6. Are you comfortable with sharing your relationship with culture?

Yes

Maybe

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* 7. If so, what would you like to share (e.g., language, ceremony, connection with the land, etc.)

Main Questions

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* 8. Why are you drawn to being a part of this council to support mental wellness among Indigenous youth?

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* 9. What unique experiences or perspectives can you bring to the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle to influence mental wellness initiatives? Can you share an experience where you promoted and help to strengthen mental wellness within your community?

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* 10. How do you see your role in the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle affecting mental wellness in Indigenous youth communities? Please share any other interests that you may have that would support this role.

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* 11. In your opinion, what are the most pressing mental wellness issues facing Indigenous youth today? Are there specific mental wellness initiatives you would like to bring to the Youth Council for Indigenous youth?

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* 12. How comfortable are you with representing the voice and interests of Indigenous youth at national and international events, conferences or meetings?

Very comfortable

Comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Not comfortable

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* 13. Is there any other information that you would like to share regarding your response?

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* 14. How do you envision the mentorship and training provided by the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle benefiting your current work in mental wellness for Indigenous youth?

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* 15. How could academic and employment support from the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle support your future career, specifically in the area of mental wellness?

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* 16. Given other commitments that you may have, how will you ensure ongoing and active participation in the Four Directions Youth Mental Wellness Circle?

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* 17. Are you comfortable traveling by all methods of travel (bus, train, plane, taxi)?

Yes

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* 18. Are you comfortable traveling on your own?

Yes

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* 19. Is there any other information that you would like to share?

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* 20. Do you have any accessibility needs that you wish to disclose (e.g., assistance with traveling, interpreter, support animal, dietary restrictions/allergies.)

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* 21. Please use this space to provide any other information that you would like to share.

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* 22. We kindly ask that you attach/upload two reference letters from individuals that you may work alongside and/or have reported to (e.g. Community Elder, Knowledge Keepers, Supervisor, Manager, Teacher, Professor, etc.).

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* 23. If you would like to attach a resume or cover letter please do so here.

(Optional, please combine them into one pdf or word document)

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* 24. Are there any other documents you would like to attach at this time?

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