2027 Youth Advisory Council Application

2027 Youth Advisory Council Application
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This form can be deactivated 12/18/2026
About the CITC Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

The CITC Youth Advisory Council gives young people a direct voice in the work of Cook Inlet Tribal Council. Established by the CITC Board of Directors in 2016, the YAC works with the Board, the President/CEO, and staff on what matters most to the next generation, and helps CITC bring youth perspectives into its programs, services, and strategic priorities.

As a YAC member, you will meet CITC directors and leadership, learn about CITC programs and partnerships, and build leadership skills in governance, collaboration, and civic engagement and policy. Members also plan and lead a Youth Summit for their peers. Our work is grounded in the transfer of Alaska Native knowledge and values, and members model CITC’s values of interdependence, resilience, accountability, humor, and respect.

YAC members serve a one-year term, January 1 through December 31. Members must be able to commit at least one hour per month for meetings and other events, along with occasional follow-up between meetings.

If you’re ready to lead, learn, and help shape the future of CITC, we encourage you to apply!

Questions? Please email Tribal Partnerships at tribalpartnerships@citci.org.
Introduction
Name

First NameLast Name
Home Address (YAC members must reside in the Cook Inlet Region. Students temporarily living out of state for school are still eligible.)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Preferred Email
example@example.com
Preferred Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Tribal & Corporation Affiliation
Tribal Affiliation
Alaska Native Corporation Affiliation
If applicable, which corporation(s)?
Do you have a certificate of Indian Blood?

Letters & Recommendations
Letter of Interest

Please upload a short letter (about one page) telling us why you’d like to join the Youth Advisory Council. Your letter will be reviewed by our YAC selection team as part of the selection process. You might consider sharing:
- Why you’re interested in joining YAC
- What issues or experiences matter most to you and other young people in our community
- Any ways you’ve been involved in your community, culture, school, or work (big or small)
- What you hope to contribute to YAC and what you hope to gain from it
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Letter of Recommendation

Please upload one letter of recommendation from someone who knows you well and can speak to your character, strengths, or involvement in your community. This could be a family member, teacher, mentor, supervisor, coach, Elder, or community member. Your letter will be reviewed by our YAC selection team. Your recommender might consider sharing:
- How they know you and for how long
- Qualities that would make you a great member of YAC
- Examples of your leadership, involvement, or commitment, whether in school, work, community, or culture
- Why they believe you’d be a good fit to help shape programs for young people
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2027 Youth Advisory Council Application

About the CITC Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

Introduction

Tribal & Corporation Affiliation

Letters & Recommendations