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MBCAAN INDIgenous youth council
MBCAAN in partnership with Four Directions Consulting and the Collaborative for Right Relations is offering an amazing opportunity to guide and shape a climate resilient action plan for indigenous youth who call the Monterey Bay their home.
Quick facts
- Who: Indigenous youth ages 14–18, including those reconnecting with Indigenous roots across the Americas.
- Time: One-year commitment with seasonal meetings
- Format: Virtual and in-person meetings. 1 meeting per month for a couple months with optional extras. The youth groups and their leaders will determine how many meetings are needed moving forward.
- Credit: Counts for service hours, senior projects, and college apps
- Where: Monterey Bay region
- Start: SEPTEMBER 2025
- Status: APPLICATION STILL OPEN
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Meet other Indigenous youth.
- Learn from local scientists, land stewards, and culture bearers.
- Help shape a climate resiliency action plan for our region.
- Choose a focus you care about and build something real with a group of your peers.
- Present your ideas to a circle of regional partners. Presentations can open doors to: internships, mentorship, job opportunities, and professional networks in climate justice.
WHEN AND WHERE
- Gatherings: Virtual and/or In-person. One meeting a month for the first two months and then leaders will decide how often to meet.
- Extra sessions: Optional skill labs, speaker visits, and field days.
- Locations: Across Monterey Bay with partner sites.
- Tech needs for virtual: Phone, Tablet or laptop. Parent or adult support requested for travel.
- Start: Fall 2025. You can still apply.
WHO CAN JOIN
- Ages 14–18 in Monterey Bay region.
- Youth who identify as Indigenous or are reconnecting with Indigenous roots across the Americas. Self-identification is honored. No documentation required.
- We work with schools, tribal programs, and local groups to recruit and support youth all year.
- All experience levels welcome. Curiosity is enough.
CREDIT, HOURS, LETTERS
- Participation can count toward community service hours, senior projects, and college applications.
- We provide attendance logs and verification letters.
- This opportunity is unpaid right now. Our goal is to offer paid youth roles as possible funding grows.
APPLY NOW
Simple steps:
- Fill the application.
- Parent/guardian e-signature if under 18.
- Get a confirmation email and text with next steps.
- Join an info session and meet the team.
Note: Apply now. spots still open.
PARENT INFO
- Time: One-year commitment with a few key gatherings.
- Workload: We know school comes first. Youth will have a project workload between gatherings that will be divided up between council members. We will make this as easy as possible and schedule around school.
- Safety: Emergency contact, allergies, and accessibility needs collected. Media consent is optional.
- Travel: We coordinate with families and partners to make it doable.
- Communication: You will receive confirmation, schedules, and reminders by email or text.
- Privacy: We only collect what we need for safety, scheduling, and reporting. We do not sell or share data.
- Eligibility is based on self-identification as Indigenous, including family roots across the Americas.
HOW THIS FITS IN THE REGION
- This youth council will take place virtually and within the Monterey.
- Projects touch on flooding, fire, land, and water stewardship, and climate resiliency.
- MBCAAN, collaborators, and partner lists are on the Youth Leadership page: seventhgenerationrising.com/youth-leadership.
CONTACT
Students, parents, educators, and community members can follow this work and learn about opportunities to participate.
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