Ottawa, ON - The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is once again searching for Canada’s best and brightest First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth for nomination to the 2009-2010 National Aboriginal Role Model Program (NARMP). The Program, which has been organized by NAHO for the past five years, aims to highlight the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. The Program’s theme is “Lead Your Way!”
All Aboriginal youth are being called upon to nominate their role models by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, March 20, 2009.
“Across Canada, the National Aboriginal Role Models of NAHO touch the lives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth in a meaningful and real way,” says Dr. Paulette C. Tremblay, CEO of NAHO. James Makokis, the National Spokesperson for the NARMP, says, “Role models are authentic individuals who are true to their identities. They give others the courage to push beyond their own potential, opening the door to new possibilities.”
“Nominate someone who inspires you so that others can learn from, and share in their gifts,” Makokis encouraged.
A selection committee of Aboriginal youth will choose the top 12 role models. Those chosen will be role models for a year, visiting First Nations, Inuit and Métis schools and communities to share their stories of hope and success. NAHO will be producing posters and trading cards of each of the role models.
Click here for more info on the nomination call.
Click here for more info on the NARMP.
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Middle photo by Sean Jacquemain.
Bottom photo by Fred Cattroll.
