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Listen to Spirit of Youth Radio Stories | |
 Spirit of Youth Radio Story Producer, Shana Sheehy, travels the state to record stories about teens like you. Her new disk features youth from Anchorage, Dillingham, Healy, Ketchikan, Kodiak Island Villages, North Pole, Petersburg, Savoonga, and Wasilla.
Twenty-five radio stations across Alaska (reaching over 60 communities) air these positive stories about youth in an effort to celebrate the contributions teens make to our communities.
Join us in the celebration: Listen to the stories here. |
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Now Accepting Applications for 2012 Lead On! | |
Lead On! is a two and half day conference for youth leaders (age 13-18) and community partners across Alaska. Participants come together to develop leadership skills for promoting peace and equality that can be used in home communities.
2012 Lead On! will take place during Veteran's Day weekend, November 10th-12th in Anchorage, Alaska. Scholarships are available for travel and lodging.
Please click here to view the application: Lead On Application 2012
There will be three application review dates. Youth can choose which deadline to submit their application by. However, spots will be awarded on a first-come-first serve basis; so it is best to submit your application by the first two due dates.
Due Dates: June 15, 2012, August 28, 2012, or September 14, 2012
If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact Alicia Ali at: aali@andvsa.org |
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Grab your paints, clay, pencils, camera-whatever medium you use-and turn up your creativity! Teen Voices is looking for teen girls (ages 13-19) to submit artwork to publish in thier magazine. Compete with teen artists around the world to become one of 12 Teen Voices Artist of the Month semi-finalists. Then go head-to-head for the title Teen Voices Artist of the Year!
Teen Voices is teaming up with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (SMFA) for thier first-ever art contest. Compete for a chance to win a full scholarship (tuition, room, and board) to the renowned SMFA's Pre-College Summer Art Studio-a $4,000 value! Spend three weeks living in Boston immersed in nine different artistic disciplines and begin to build a professional art portfolio.
Each month has a different theme, such as sisterhood, power, beauty, or heritage. Amplify your creative voice-you can submit up to three pieces of your work EACH month.
The theme for this month is dreams and artwork is due by June 30th. Click here to get started. |
Alaska Native Fund Announces Youth Organizing Grants | |
The Alaska Native Steering Committee, in partnership with the Alaska Conservation Foundation, has identified environmental issues to be supported by the 2012 Alaska Native Fund.
This years grant will fund projects that address any number of these environmental issues: climate change, food security, sustainable economies, energy, or holistic wellness.
The Alaska Native Fund will provide up to three grants for applicants who implement Youth Organizing strategies to these environmental issues.
Youth Organizing is a process that empowers young people to create meaningful change in their communities- through this process, young leaders are identifying problems they want to address, learning strategies for addressing these problems, and carrying out activities to meet their goals. In the process, they are empowered and develop leadership skills. The Alaska Native Fund defines "youth" as ages 15-30, and is interested in strategies that engage young leaders from different age groups within this range.
Let your favorite organization know about this opportunity! For more information, click here. |
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2012 Summer of Heroes Nominations | |
Calling all heroes! Nominations are now open for Alaska Communications second annual "Summer of Heroes" partnership program with Boys & Girls Club-Alaska.
In recognition of local youth who make a difference in Alaska communities, the company will select and award five young Alaskan heroes with $1,500 scholarships and a trip to the Alaska State Fair. Alaskans from all over the state are encouraged to nominate a child. Special events and celebrations leading up to the State Fair will also celebrate these heroic youths and the program.
Any Alaska youth (ages 6-18) who meet the following criteria can
self-nominate or be nominated by someone they know.
Local heroes are defined as someone who has:
- Raised significant funds for a cause
- Saved a person's life
- Made a difference in school through education or sports
- Made a significant contribution to his or her community.
Make a nomination here. Nominations are due July 23, 2012. |
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Thank you for supporting young people in your community! | |
Nominees, Nominators, and Community Members:
You will receive Spirit of Youth's newsletter each month highlighting community service opportunities, scholarships, and fun activities in Alaska.
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Sincerely,
The staff and teens at Spirit of Youth
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Spirit of Youth
PO Box 243721
Anchorage, AK 99524
907-272-2875
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Spirit of Youth is dedicated to creating, promoting and recognizing youth involvement in communities across Alaska.
Each year, over 150 youth are nominated for the Spirit of Youth Award. Nominations are made by anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working, inspiring teenager or youth group in one of 11 award categories.
Spirit of Youth is governed by a board of directors and the Teen Advisory Council.
If you are interested in joining the board of directors please complete our online application.
If you are a middle or high school student interested in joining the Teen Advisory Council contact Kate O'Brien at
kobrien@spiritofyouth.org
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