The 2010 - 2011 National Aboriginal Role Models have been Announced

The National Aboriginal Role Models for 2010-2011 are:

• Krista Alec from Nak’azdli First Nation, British Columbia.

• Jamie Bourque from Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, Alberta.

• Michael Denny from Eskasoni, Nova Scotia.

• Chibon T. Everstz from Kahnawake, Quebec.

• Christy Groves is Métis from Forteau, Newfoundland and Labrador.

• William Jones from Ta’an Kwach’an First Nation, Yukon.

• Danielle Jones-Migwans from M’Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario.

• Marlena Joseph is Nisga’a and Tsimpsian from Price Rupert, British Columbia.

• Heidi Langille is Inuk from Nain Labrador now living in Ottawa.

• Angelica Laurin is Métis from Sturgeon Falls, Ontario.

• Christie Lavallée is Métis from St. Ambroise, Manitoba.

• Martin Lougheed is Inuk from Hopedale, Labrador now living in Ottawa.

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2010 - 2011 National Aboriginal Role Models Awards Ceremony Announced

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is proud to celebrate the announcement of 12 new national Aboriginal role models for 2010-2011 with a morning filled with cultural sights and sounds.

When: Saturday June 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. - noon (9:30 a.m. doors open)
Where: National Arts Centre, Panorama Room at 53 Elgin Street.

Please RSVP to leadyourway@naho.ca or 613-237-9462 / 1-877-602-4445

The National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. Role models are recognized for their innovation, achievement and leadership. Throughout the year, they will visit First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to share their stories with other First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth.

The NAHO Chief Executive Officer, Paulette C. Tremblay and the 12 Aboriginal Role Models will be available to answer questions after the award ceremony at the National Arts Centre, Panorama Room at 53 Elgin Street from noon – 12:30 p.m.