The Cherokee Youth Council strives to give youth a voice on the Qualla Boundary and in the WNC region.Our youth represent the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, North Carolina. Our vision is to develop selfless leaders for the future.
CYC LEADING THE CHANGE FOR EBCI
ABOUT US
Our Mission
To empower youth through voice that was once tradition in the days of Cherokee Grand Council.
Our Vision
The Cherokee Youth Council will produce a selfless, giving generation that is grounded in cultural and traditional values.
Our Goals
The objectives of this group shall be:
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To provide a collective voice and represent tribal youth in all matters that concern them.
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To serve as a means of mobilizing and coordinating the actions of tribal youth, other community members, and organizations towards positive goals.
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To promote the development of future leaders.
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To help solve problems facing youth.
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To coordinate community service projects and provide opportunities for the youth to interact, develop leadership skills and cultural education.
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Our Members
OUR AWESOME MEMBERS
Dallas Bennett - Swain Middle
Eason Esquivel- Cherokee High School
Evie Cotterman - Swain Middle
Hope Long - Swain Middle
Hunter Radford - Cherokee High School
Jacob Long - Jackson County Early College
Jullian Rubio - Cherokee High School
Mary Ann Driver - Cherokee High School
Seth Ledford - Smokey Mtn High
Nola Pina - Swain Middle
Macie Welch - Cherokee High
Hayley Keever - Cherokee Middle
Jackson Warshaw - Swain Middle
Naomi Smith - Swain Middle
Naomi Swimmer - Cherokee High
Haley Cooper - Swain high School
Ayden Evans - Swain Middle
Nate Crowe - Smoky Mtn High
Brayden Taylor - Swain Middle
Makayla Oocumma - Cherokee Middle
Lloyd Teesateskie - Swain Middle
Destiny Bernhisel - Cherokee Middle
Awee Sequoyah - Cherokee Middle
Nakayda Ledford - Smoky Mtn Middle
Colby Taylor - Swain Middle
Charlie Lambert - Swain Middle
Chance Bryant - Cherokee High School
Welcome New Members 2015-16
Membership Requirements
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Potential youth council members must be interviewed and voted in consensus of approval to successfully join the CYC program and receive CYC opportunities and benefits.
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Potential youth council members are required to complete and submit an application for enrollment before youth may participate in any CYC events, activities, or meetings.
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All Required documentation must be completed before acceptance in the CYC program.
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Code of Conduct Agreement
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Boys & Girls Club Application Form
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Dismissal Policy
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Disciplinary Act
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Standards of Conduct
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Parent Expectations Form
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Overnight Stay Permission Form
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Photography Consent Form
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Enrollment Form
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Medical Information Form
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The group shall consist of primarily youth members between the ages of 12-18 years of age unless determined otherwise by the Cherokee Youth Council.
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Each youth member is required to uphold 110 points per 6 months period/fiscal year to uphold membership in the Cherokee Youth Council.
Behind the Scenes
828-359-5543
CYC Leadership Specialists
828-359-5545
Tonya Carroll
Department Manager
Members of Advisory Council
Ralph Wright-Murphy ralph.wright-murphy@cherokeehospital.org
Joey Owle joseowle@nc-cherokee.com
Eddie Paul eddipaul@nc-cherokee.com
Trina Sneed Community Member Advisor
Michelle Evans Parent Advisor
Tammy Jackson tammjack@nc-cherokee.com
Sky Sampson skykano@nc-cherokee.com
The Cherokee Youth Council are affiliated with:
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Cherokee Preservation Foundation
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The United National Indian Tribal Youth Network
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4-H Program
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Cherokee Boys Club
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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
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Boys & Girls Club of Cherokee
