SHAY YELLOWBIRD
BUILDING TODAY FOR THE
GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW!
MEET SHAY
Shay Yellowbird is a Skills Link Coordinator with Samson Cree Nation’s Education, Youth & Skills Development, bringing over 10 years of experience working alongside his community. His background in social work, program development, and service on boards and committees has shaped a steady, people-first approach rooted in respect, accountability, and showing up consistently.
Shay is committed to supporting youth and families by creating real opportunities that reflect the needs of the community. His work focuses on strengthening local capacity, building relationships that bring value back home, and making sure youth feel heard, supported, and connected to both their future and their identity. He believes that strong communities are built through trust, shared responsibility, and investing in people today so the next generations are prepared for tomorrow.
“We take care of what we build today, so our young people have something strong to stand on tomorrow.”
TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Supporting youth and community members with access to practical skills, mentorship, and guidance that meet them where they are. This means creating safe, supportive spaces to learn, grow, and build confidence while staying connected to culture and identity.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Building respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with organizations and partners that align with the community’s values. Every partnership is focused on bringing real opportunities, resources, and long-term benefit back to Samson Cree Nation.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Advocating for opportunities that create stability and growth within the community. This includes supporting local employment, encouraging entrepreneurship, and ensuring that development reflects the priorities and voices of the people.
ELECTION REFORM
Supporting fair and transparent processes that strengthen trust in leadership. This pillar is about ensuring that community members feel informed, respected, and confident that their voices play a role in shaping the direction of their Nation.
“Building Today for the Generations of Tomorrow.”
