Sasha Young

Youth Director

Opaskwayak Cree Nation, MB

Sasha Young is a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation; Treaty 5 Territory in Manitoba. Currently, she resides in her home community and serves as the Tribal Housing Advisor for the Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC), where she supports eight First Nation communities under the Council’s guidance.

Sasha’s career in housing began three years ago when she joined the SCTC’s Housing Trainee Program, a position funded through the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation’s Housing Internship for Indigenous Youth. This program provided her with the opportunity to explore various career paths within First Nations housing.

Before venturing into the housing sector, Sasha gained valuable experience as an electrical apprentice in her community. This background helped shape her foundational understanding of the housing field, and she quickly became passionate about pursuing a career in it.

In 2024, Sasha furthered her professional development by enrolling in the First Nations Housing Professionals Program, where she is actively working towards earning her FNHPA designation. The program has opened doors for growth, including an opportunity to apply for the position of Youth Board Director with the First Nations Housing Professionals.