Call for Aboriginal Youth to nominate youth role models for NAHO
Press Release ...
NAHO Nomination Call for 2007 Aboriginal Youth Role Models
- GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN! -
We are pleased to announce a "Nomination Call for 2007" for Canada's top Aboriginal youth role models.
What:
Lead Your Way! the National Aboriginal Role Model Program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal youth to be recognized for their achievements, leadership and innovation. Role models may be First Nations, Inuit or Métis youth between the ages of 13 and 30 years old.
Who:
Aboriginal youth (between the ages of 13 and 30 years old) can nominate their role model by filling out the nomination form. The nomination form has various attributes that fit your role model.
When:
Nominations will close on Monday, April 2, 2007.
How:
You can nominate an Aboriginal youth for Lead Your Way! by completing a nomination form. Please download one of the following nomination forms:
Please mail your nomination form to:
National Aboriginal Role Model Program
National Aboriginal Health Organization
220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9Or fax to: (613) 233-1853
Checklist - Make sure that:
- The role model and nominator must be Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) youths between the ages of 13 and 30 years old.
- The nomination form is fully completed along with signatures (nominator and references).
You have the option of submitting the following:
- A short biography of your role model, 1-2 pages.
- Letters of support from references.
- Copies of other supporting documents.
- Photo of your role model.
For more information please contact:
Karin Kettler
National Aboriginal Role Model Program
National Aboriginal Health Organization
220 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9Toll-free: 1-877-602-4445
Tel: (613) 237-9462 ext. 548
Fax: (613) 233-1853E-mail: kkettler@naho.ca / leadyourway@naho.ca