Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council

PAYC Council Members

• Shyla Elgie,
• Elijah Mack-Stirling
• Diana Charlie-Iraheta
• Samantha Jack
• Mikayla Mayner

PAYC works to –

• Represent youth voices at a provincial level
• Implement province-wide initiatives to benefit Indigenous youth
• Provide a network of communication connecting youth to the Friendship Centre Movement
• Encourage and support BC Friendship Centres to develop strong local youth councils
• Act as a liaison between Friendship Centre youth councils, PAYC, and the BCAAFC Board of Directors
• Co-host the annual Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Indigenous Youth Leadership Training event with the BCAAFC, local Friendship Centre and Nations