Nomination Call 2007
- GET YOUR NOMINATIONS IN! -
What: 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: Nominations will close on Monday, April 2, 2007.
How: You can nominate an Aboriginal youth for Lead Your Way! by completing a nomination form. Please download one of the following nomination forms:
1. Nomination Form (MS Word Document) <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/documents/NominationForm_2007.doc>
2. Nomination Form (PDF) <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/documents/NominationForm_2007.pdf>
3. Online Nomination Form <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/nomination_form.php>
Please mail your nomination form to:
National Aboriginal Role Model Program
National Aboriginal Health Organization
220 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON K1P 5Z9
Or fax to: (613) 233-1853
Checklist
Make sure that:
* The role model and nominator must be Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) youths between the ages of 13 and 30 years old.
* The nomination form is fully completed along with signatures (nominator and references).
You have the option of submitting the following:
* A short biography of your role model, 1-2 pages.
* Letters of support from references.
* Copies of other supporting documents.
* Photo of your role model.
For more information please contact:
Karin Kettler
National Aboriginal Role Model Program
National Aboriginal Health Organization
220 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 1200
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5Z9
Toll-free: 1-877-602-4445
Tel: (613) 237-9462 ext. 548
Fax: (613) 233-1853
E-mail: kkettler@naho.ca <mailto:kkettler@naho.ca> / leadyourway@naho.ca <mailto:leadyourway@naho.ca>
<http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/nomination_call.php>
Lead Your Way!
The National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth aged 13 to 30. “Lead Your Way!” inspires Aboriginal youth to strive to reach their goals.
Each year, 12 Aboriginal role models are nominated by their peers. They are selected for their achievements, leadership, and innovation. Throughout the year, the role models will attend celebrations, school functions, workshops, and conferences <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/community_visit.php> to share their stories with other Aboriginal youth.
Twelve strong, accomplished and motivated youth <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/profiles06.php> were named Aboriginal Role Models at an award ceremony held at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario on October 16, 2006. It was hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada.
Lead Your Way! is hosted by the National Aboriginal Health Organization <http://www.naho.ca/> and funded by Health Canada. Review our Frequently Asked Questions <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/faq.php> for more information.
The National Aboriginal Role Model Program aims to:
* Promote healthy lifestyles and self-esteem among Aboriginal Peoples;
* Strengthen Aboriginal identity;
* Create positive public images of Aboriginal Peoples;
* Facilitate availability of Aboriginal Role Models to Aboriginal youth and communities;
* Influence behaviours and attitudes of Aboriginal youth toward healthy lifestyles; and,
* Foster Aboriginal-inspired leadership.
In 2004, Jordin Tootoo was the National Spokesperson <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/national_spokesperson.php> for the National Aboriginal Role Model Program. He assisted in launching the program and encouraged Aboriginal youth aged 13 to 30 to nominate their role models from their communities.
Background Information:
NARMP Brochure <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/documents/NARMPBrochure2006.pdf> – Program Information (pdf)
NARMP Brochure in Inuktitut <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/documents/Backgrounder-NARMP_INUK.pdf> (pdf)
What’s New!
11-10-06 NARMP Media Release – English <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/documents/1006NARMPrelease_Eng_final.pdf>
2006-07 Role Model Profiles <http://www.naho.ca/rolemodel/english/profiles06.php>
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