Klamath Tribes Youth Summit at Oregon Tech highlights empowering Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin youth

The Klamath Tribal Youth Council represents the Klamath and Modoc Tribes and the Yahooskin Snake Band of Paiute Indians of Southern Oregon and Northern California. After learning about the youth council during the event, candidates presented their speeches on day three and voting was held. The 2022-2023 Klamath Tribes Youth Council was elected and will proudly represent the tribal youth of Klamath County and the Klamath Tribes for the next year.

Elected at the event were Adriahna Blackwater, Weeyaya Brown, Maggie Hicks, Shakyla Jackson, Maxwell Kimbol, Tashina Matt-Collier, Alivia Miller, Shayla Ochoa, Natasha Roberson, Orville Schroeder, Lance Stone, Catherine Terrell, and Leilonnie Wilson.

“I am always reenergized when I see youth taking a positive leadership role in the community and particularly with their respective tribe,” said López. “I want to thank all the staff that helped organize, support, and execute an excellent Klamath Tribal Youth Summit.”

Oregon Tech Diversity and Belonging Assistant Director Shawni Cayetano-Ramos and Klamath Tribes Education and Employment Department Youth Transition Specialist Aralia Blackwater organized the event on behalf of Oregon Tech and the Klamath Tribes.

“We want to thank everyone who made this event happen,” said Blackwater. “Will Hess and the prevention staff, Sheea Scott from education and employment, and the team at Oregon Tech including Shawni, Thomas Arce, and Dr. Jennifer Wilson.”