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In 1987,
several young people in the Gila River Indian Community organized and formed
the Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council out of concern for youth not being
viewed as a high priority. The intent was to start a grass roots organization
that would re-define youth and adult relationships by increasing the level of
respect between the two.
Establishing
a voice inside the tribal structure and changing the relationships between the
community and young people living in the community were
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5 Positions Available for Gila River Youth Council |
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The
Akimel O’odham/Pee-Posh Youth Council is looking for a few good youth. There
are currently five positions open for availability. District One Youth Representative,
District Three Youth Representative, District Five Representative, and (2)
Community At-large Representatives.
The youth
council provides a perfect opportunity for youth of the community to become
involved with the planning for their community’s future. They will be trained
and acquire skills that will be necessary for leadership positions.
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