The Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council was founded in 2016 by Terra Roy, Lance Copegog, Avery Sandy, Robin Louttit, Grant Mixemong-Cass, and Lance Heron. A motion was passed in November 2016 by Beausoleil First Nation’s Chief and Council to recognize the BFNYC as the official youth representation for the community.

  • In January 2017, the BFNYC arranged a meeting with Carolyn Bennett, the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, to advocate for a new ferry.
  • The BFNYC led a lobby week in Ottawa in May 2017, meeting with Ministers, Members of Parliament, and government officials.

Today, the Beausoleil First Nation Youth Council continues its work.

Chronology of Youth Council Chiefs

  1. Terra Roy (November 16, 2016 to September 10, 2018 / 1 year, 9 months, 26 days)
  2. Lance Copegog (September 10, 2018 – present)

Chronology of Deputy Youth Council Chiefs

  1. Lance Copegog (November 16, 2016 to September 10, 2018 / 1 year, 9 months, 26 days)
  2. Avery Sandy (September 10, 2018 – present)

Chronology of Youth Councillors

  • Avery Sandy (November 16, 2018 to September 10, 2018 / 1 year, 9 months, 26 days)
  • Grant Mixemong-Cass (November 16, 2018 to February 9, 2017 / 2 months, 25 days)
  • Lance Heron (November 16, 2018 to February 9, 2017 / 2 months, 25 days)
  • Robin Louttit (November 16, 2018 – present)
  • Calista Monague (March 23, 2018 to May 4, 2018 / 2 months, 2 days)
  • Sasha Sylvester (March 23, 2018 – present)
  • Bii King (November 16, 2017 to May 23, 2018 / 5 months, 25 days)