National Youth Advisory Circle
Circle Member Term 1:
April 2025 - April 2026
Application Deadline:
April 8th, 2025
Through the National Youth Advisory Circle, The Howl Experience is engaging Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth in Howl’s decision making processes and leadership, creating an additional level of accountability to ensure we are moving towards achieving our goals of bringing reconciliation to life through our programming and organizational structure, in a good way.
Beginning in April 2025, Howl’s inaugural National Youth Advisory Circle will collaborate with Howl staff to create a framework for youth engagement in the co-design & delivery of Howl’s land and community-based programs. As a primary project this year, Circle members will also help lead the design & facilitation of an in-person, national youth conference in November 2025.
The Circle will be composed of 9 Howl youth alumni (ages 16-30) from across Turtle Island, with at least 51% of the Advisory Circle made up of Indigenous youth alumni. We are seeking representation from each of Howl’s program regions - Treaty 7 Territory, Yukon and Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia - but all interested alumni are encouraged to apply.
Attend 90 minute virtual meetings every three weeks, starting the week of April 21, 2025.
Weave Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives and knowledges in collaborating to create a framework for youth engagement in the co-design & delivery of Howl’s land and community-based programs.
Support the design and facilitation of an in-person, national youth conference in November 2025.
Provide input and feedback on Howl’s programs and processes, as needed.
Identify and uplift further opportunities for youth leadership and engagement.
The Role of Circle Members
Gain hands-on experience in a board-like capacity
Enhance your understanding, skills, and experience related to project management and leadership
Develop an understanding and ability to engage in collaborative processes using an approach rooted in Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), and weaving Indigenous approaches to governance
Deepen relationships with peers and gain an increased community of support and mentorship from the leaders of Howl
Attend, co-design and co-lead a large scale, 5-day national youth conference taking place in the Rockies this November
Why join the Howl National Youth Advisory Circle?
During the first meeting, the Circle will co-create a set of community guidelines that outline the Circle members’ shared values and how they will work together. This will act as a guiding document for the Circle’s year together.
The Circle will be directly supported by Howl’s Co-Executive Director, Daryl Kootenay and Community Partnerships Coordinator, Shauna Kelly, who will facilitate engagement in specific projects, provide mentorship and additional learning opportunities, create space for new ideas to flourish, and assist a rotating meeting chair.
The Circle members will commit to a one-year term. Youth under the age of 30 will have the option to renew their place in the Circle for up to three years in total.
How will the National Youth Advisory Circle work?
For any questions about joining the National Youth Advisory Circle, please fill out the form and we will get back to you via email.