NAHO seeking First Nations, Inuit and Métis Role Models for Youth Award

The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) is once again searching for Canada’s outstanding First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth for nomination to the 2011-2012 National Aboriginal Role Model Program (NARMP).

“The National Aboriginal Role Model Program is such an important program because it helps young leaders plant the seeds that allow First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth to think and dream about their future,” says Paulette C. Tremblay, CEO of NAHO.

NARMP provides an opportunity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth aged 13 to 30 to be selected as leaders and community role models. All First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth are being called upon to nominate their role models by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, March 4, 2011.

To find out how to qualify and obtain nomination forms visit: www.naho.ca/rolemodel or by calling NAHO toll-free at 1-877-602-4445. This year, role model nominators will get their name entered into a draw to win an Apple iPod.

Lucy Idlout, the National Spokesperson for NARMP states “Our youth are committed to improving the well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. They are determined to set examples and assert a future that will help ensure all of our well-being. Nominating your peers is as significant to communities, as well as the rest of the country to see how First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth shine."

A selection committee of Aboriginal youth will choose the top 12 role models. Those selected will be role models for one year, visiting First Nations, Inuit and Métis schools and communities to share their stories of hope and success.

NARMP is generously funded by Health Canada and has been organized by NAHO for the past seven years. For more information on the program visit its web site.

Role Model Visit to Fort William Ontario

Angelica Laurin attended the Métis Nation of Ontario Annual General Assembly Youth Events: August 19-23, 2010 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Angelica writes:

My Role Model visit went very well. They had all the elements I needed set up before hand. The audience I spoke to was very attentive and had many questions about the program and myself.

I loved being able to participate in touring Fort William and wearing one of their costumes, a Métis stamp dress and moccasins. The fort is a very well thought out place and everyone is into character very seriously. It’s quite funny.

It was also nice to learn about their concerns and their story, as well as learning about my Métis culture. Through the true re-enactment that Fort William has achieved, I felt very proud to be a part of such a rich culture and to be Métis.

I thank the National Aboriginal Role Model Program and the Métis Nation of Ontario for making this trip possible for me.

For more information on Angelica.

NARMP Role Model wins Silver Medal in Archery

Congratulations goes out to Christie Lavallee for your great accomplishment.


Yesterday, Christie who is a 2010-11 Role Model won a silver medal in the Manitoba Provincial Outdoor 3D Target Championships in the Female Cadet Compound category.

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Native youth leader honoured

EMC News - Heidi Langille doesn't see herself as a role model. She said doesn't think that the work she does with Inuit, First Nations and Aboriginal youth deserved being recognized nationally as a National Aboriginal Role Model by the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO). But it was.

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Eskasoni man named national aboriginal role model

ESKASONI — Michael Denny has been named one of 12 national aboriginal role models by National Aboriginal Health Organization.

He was named one of the new national aboriginal role models Saturday at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

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Pitcher leads by example

Danielle Jones-Migwans wants to help native youth in First Nation communities achieve their dreams, especially if it requires leaving the home territory for a while.

One of 12 new National Aboriginal Role Models across Canada, she's playing on three teams this summer, two rep squads and the Wendy's house league team. She hopes to make an Ontario team as a pitcher for the North American Indigenous Games.

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Nunatsiavut President congratulates Labrador Inuit role models

Nunatsiavut President Jim Lyall today extended his congratulations to two Labrador Inuit youth on being selected as Aboriginal Role Models for 2010 by the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAH0).

Heidi Langille and Martin Lougheed, who have family ties to Nain and Hopedale respectively, were among 12 youths in the country selected for the prestigious award.

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