About Us

Who We Are:

Six Nations Youth Council (SNYC) is a grassroots group of youth under the age of 30 who are Six Nations band members living on and off reserve. We strive to be the young leaders of Six Nations by supporting the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth of all Six Nations Youth. We envision a Six Nations where all youth feel empowered and to build a healthy community in which, we as Haudenosaunee people, can thrive.

Six Nations Youth Council Board Members

Bailey Hill, Board Member, OFNYPC Female Rep

Bailey is Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River where she currently resides and works as Research Assistant with Ohneganos Ohnegahdę:gyo affiliated with McMaster University. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Marketing from the University of British Columbia however, looking to change career paths has recently accepted her offer to study at the University of Toronto for an Honours Bachelor of Science hoping to do a Specialist in Environmental Geoscience and Major in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology. 

Claudia Miller, Board Member, OFNYPC Female Rep

Claudia Miller is a member of the Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) Nation of the broader Haudenosaunee Confederacy, from Six Nations of the Grand River. Claudia has a strong passion for Indigenous governance, youth leadership, and community advocacy. She is currently in her final year of her Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Political Science and Criminology at the University of Toronto. She is also employed with the Government of Canada’s federal department of Public Services and Procurement Canada in the Ontario Region, where she supports consultation efforts, Indigenous representation in federal projects, and decision making.

Cloe VanEvery, Board Member

Cloe VanEvery is a member of the Kanyen’keha:ka Mohawk Nation, Wolf Clan. She is a graduate from the 2 year Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa Mohawk Immersion Program. She is currently serving as the Indian Defense League of America (IDLA) Ambassador for the 2025/26 term. In this role, Cloe represents and promotes Haudenosaunee culture, traditions, and community values. She is a dedicated coach with Six Nations Minor Lacrosse and is passionate about supporting and uplifting her community. She looks forward to continuing her work as a positive role model for youth at Six Nations.

Mercedes Bomberry, Board Member

Mercedes Bomberry is from Six Nations of the Grand River, Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan. She attended the University of Toronto for Medicine and graduated in 2023. In 2025, she completed her residency at McMaster University in Family Medicine. Previously she graduated from University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Medical Sciences in Physiology and Pharmacology. She is active in the community by being a part of many committees including Six Nations Health Foundation and Six Nations Youth Council. Having completed her residency, she is hopeful to return to the community to work as a family physician.

Dominique Bomberry, Youth Council Coordinator

Dominique Bomberry is from Six Nations of the Grand River, Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan. She graduated from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in 2019. She has been a member of the Six Nations Youth Council for 4 years actively volunteering and support community engagements prior to taking the roll as Coordinator. In her spare time, she is active in the community volunteering and supporting local initiatives both on and off-reserve.

Katie Montour, Board Member

Kendrew Jacobs, Board Member