Mission
The Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Council Serves as the official voice for youth of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Their goal is to enhance a stronger cultural awareness, and to establish their cultural identity as Tohono O’odham Youth. They encourage self-sufficiency, personal development, and self-esteem of other youth. They also promote social, mental, physical, and emotional well being among their fellow youth through areas of education and culture.
About Youth Council
Members of the youth council gain knowledge and experience serving within the Tohono O’odham Nation and networking with other Native American tribes both within the state of Arizona and across the country.
They learn leadership, team building and communication skills by working with each other, and through partnerships with their Districts and District youth groups.
O’odham Himdag is strongly incorporated in the Youth Council activities through learning language, games, dance, and song.
How to Get Involved
The Youth Council meetings are open to the public. Youth do not need to be a TONYC member to participate in TONYC meetings and activities.
Currently there are 4 vacant positions from the following District:
- Pisinemo District – 4 positions
- Representatives – 2 Positions
- Alternate – 2 Positions
Contact your individual district or district youth council as each district has their own individual process of appointment to Youth Council. Appointments are recognized and confirmed by District Resolution.
For help during this process contact the Youth Council Office.
Contact Us
Tohono O’odham Nation Youth Council
Youth Council Manager
Francine Senechal
Office: 520-383-4665
Fax: 520-383-8725
Email: francine.senechal@tonation-nsn.gov
Mailing Address:
PO Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634