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Last Day to Nominate for Spirit of Youth is December 31
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Do you know a great teen or youth group involved in positive activities or giving back to their community? Please take a few minutes to nominate them for recognition from Spirit of Youth.
Each young person who is nominated receives a congratulations packet with keepsakes from Sprit of Youth and is publicly recognized. Nominees are also eligible to be selected for the Spirit of Youth Award including a $500 scholarship. Teens are recognized all year long through Spirit of Youth stories aired on most Alaska public radio stations.
The application is simple and can be completed at www.spiritofyouth.org. Nominations in any of the 11 categories (including art, cultural activities, service to community and many more) can be submitted for teens (or teen groups) ages 12-19.
The deadline for this year is Dec. 31.
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Act Fast to Join the Youth Policy Summit
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The Youth Policy Summit invites youth ages 18-24 to offer their perspectives to legislators and other policy-makers about issues related to Alaska's social services system-such as foster care, residential care, juvenile justice, homeless services, and more. This is an opportunity to gain valuable skills and to speak up about the things you care about!
Complete an application here. The Summit will be held in Juneau on Feb. 10-13, 2013. Hurry! The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Dec. 18. Email advocacy.coordinator@alaska.gov for more information.
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Champions for Change
|  The Champions for Change program recognizes and encourages inspirational Native American youth (ages 14 to 24) working in their tribal or urban Indian communities to promote hope and make a positive impact. Champions can include individuals who initiate programs, events, or other efforts to improve the lives of fellow Native youth and Indian Country as a whole. The Center for Native American Youth is calling for young Native Americans across Indian Country to submit their stories of leadership and service in tribal and urban Indian communities, schools, and programs across the country. Five finalists will be selected and recognized at an event in early 2013 in Washington, DC. The Center invites you to get creative - story submissions can be in a written or video form. |
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Native Youth Olympics Art Contest
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 Rules and eligibility:
- One entry per contestant
- Must be an Alaska student enrolled in grade(s) 1 though 12
- Total art area is approximately 12x12
- Art should capture the spirit of the Games-teamwork and leadership-while celebrating Alaska's rich diversity
- Deadline for entry is January 7th, 2013
Look for additional contest details, prize information and event updates on the NYO Facebook page!
Submit entries on paper or a digital file to:
NYO Art Contest
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
3600 San Jeronimo Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
nyoartcontest@citc.org
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Calling all Trail Advocates
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Do you know any 18-25 year old trail advocates and youth leaders who would like to attend the National Trails Symposium in April?
They can apply for a scholarship. The 2013 American Trials International Symposium will be hosted in the Phoenix area from April 14 to 18, 2013.
The Symposium planning committee will provide 20 youth scholarships for attendance at the symposium. Successful candidates for the full scholarships will be between 18 and 25 years of age, have some experience with trails and/or outdoor recreation and conservation. Act fast! The deadline is January 7th! |
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Many Thanks!
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Thank you for supporting young people in your community!
You will receive Spirit of Youth's newsletter each month highlighting community service opportunities, scholarships, and fun activities in Alaska.
Sincerely,
The staff and teens at Spirit of Youth
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" button at the bottom of this e-mail.
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Spirit of Youth
PO Box 243721
Anchorage, AK 99524
907-272-2875
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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 high school student interested in joining the Teen Advisory Council contact info@spiritofyouth.org
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