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How to engage First Nations youth in the federal election?

What would it take to engage first nations youth in the federal election? We'll ask a popular children's author and member of the Williams Lake Indian band for his perspective. Willie Sellars is our guest.

We'll ask a popular children's author & member of the Williams Lake Indian band for his perspective.

Willie Sellars (Photo contributed)

Why don't more first nations people vote?Voter turnout in federal elections is not traditionally high in First Nations communities.Even though aboriginal rights and title decisions are often made at the federal level.

What would it take to motivate First Nations peopleand especially youth to go the the poll this October 19? Daybreak dialed up Willie Sellars.He sits on council with the Williams Lake Indian Band. He is also a children's book author

To hear the audio, click the link:How to engage First Nations youth in the federal election?