General information
The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is a division in the Mayor’s Office. The mission of MYAC is to provide a voice for youth in decisions and policies of the North Slope Borough, thereby fostering our future leaders. This will be accomplished by:
- Supporting and encouraging constructive community projects.
- Strengthening relationships among youth; and between youth, adults, and elders.
- Encouraging positive activities involving youth.
- Acting as a resource for any Borough organization upon request and approval of the Mayor.
- Participating in Healthy Communities and Iñupiaq value’s activities across the North Slope.
- Participating and supporting various organizations in activities and events involving youth.
- Involving a youth representative on the NSB Assembly and in local city councils.
You should join if anything on the list below describes you!
- You live in one of the North Slope Borough’s 8 residential villages (Anaktuvuk Pass, Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Pt. Hope, Pt. Lay, Utqiagvik and Wainwright)
- You are currently in grades 8-12.
- You have a desire to see change within your village/community.
- You want to learn about village and borough government.
- You want to be a leader among the North Slope Borough.
You have a passion for serving your village/community.
MYAC Project
First Alaska’s Institute 42nd Annual Elder’s & Youth Conference 2025
Project Outline: Designing a Culturally Responsive Year-Round School Calenda Grades 8th- 12th
Submit projects to MYAC@north-slope.org
Contact
Jocelyn Pili, Acting Advisor to the Mayor
Phone Number: (907) 852-0200
Fax Number: (907) 852-0337
Araina Danner, Deputy Advisor
Phone Number: (907) 852-0200
Fax Number: (907) 852-0337
, Deputy Advisor
Phone Number: (907) 852-0200
Fax Number: (907) 852-0337
