National Aboriginal Role Model Program 2009 Call for Nominations for youth

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Lead Your Way! National Aboriginal Role Model Program 2009 Call for Nominations

What:

The National Aboriginal Role Model Program is pleased to announce a “Nomination Call for 2009” for Canada’s top Aboriginal youth, who are positive role models to others. 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:

Nomination deadline is 11:59 PM EST on Friday, March 20, 2009.

How:

You can nominate an Aboriginal youth for Lead Your Way! by submitting:

  • A nomination form.
     
  • A short biography of your role model (1-2 pages) or their resume.
     
  • At least one letter of support from your references (maximum of three).
     
  • OPTIONAL: Copies of other supporting documentations, not including photos.

For nomination forms and more information on the program and past role models, please visit the National Aboriginal Role Model Program online at