Mission Statement
The Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council (SCSYAC) seeks to provide opportunities for the young people, including those with special needs, of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (Tribe) to make their voices heard to address the important issues facing the Tribe. The SCSYAC aims to enlist young tribal members in service to the Tribe as a whole.
Welcome to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council webpage. As a Southern Ute Tribal Member Youth, you are eligible to apply for a seat on the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council.
The purpose of the Sunshine Cloud Smith Youth Advisory Council (SCSYAC) is to provide Southern Ute students, ages 11-17, with a leadership program that creates awareness for our youth on community issues. The SCSYAC Council members are the voice of the Southern Ute youth that may make proposals to Tribal Council. To be a member, students must write a letter of interest, fill out this application packet, participate in all meetings, attend all leadership training activities, be willing to learn and take part in more cultural activities as well as maintaining good grades in school. The Leadership Program provides college and career exploration opportunities. Once elected, members must provide a positive attitude and be a liaison for the Southern Ute Education Department. Tribal Council appoints the SCSYAC Council members. Members may reapply for multiple terms.
SCSYAC
Terms of Service
- To be the voice of the Tribe’s youth
- To model leadership skills in the community
- To set the example for other youth by being involved in continuing education
- Volunteering in the community, and cultural activities
- To participate in events, including without limitation to Youth Leadership Conferences, Tri-Ute Conference, and other tribal community activities
How To Join
- Age 11-17
- Enrolled Southern Ute Tribal Member
- Submit Application Packet by the Deadline. This includes: letter of intent, letter of recommendation, SCSYAC questions, and a complete packet
- Must adhere to their Oath of Office
