By Alicia Sayers
July 12- July 14 2009 Niagara Falls, ON
I went to Niagara Falls Ontario to speak to Aboriginal youth from across Canada with the National Aboriginal Role Model Spokesperson and Karin Kettler, the Program Coordinator. Going with Karin, Lucie Idlout and Allan made my first visit extremely comfortable! I have nevr been to Niagara Falls or been involved with something for the National Asssociation of Friendship Centres so it was a rewarding and informative event to be a part of. I knew a couple of people from the Friendship Centres and enjoyed interacting with them after my speech!
I was onl speaking for a short amount of time, but for my first visit and being very shy person, I was definitely nervous. The experience was something I will remember for ever - because it was my first visit and being with strong and beautiful youth who were committed to making change and keeping our culture!
Karin made the visit and travel there extremely easy and stress-free! I was not at this event the entire time as i only had a speech sharing my "life" story for 15 minutes; I would have loved to have been apart of the event much longer. I enjoyed speaking to youth but wished I would have had more time to interact and learn from the youth. It was an overall rewarding experience that was very satisfying!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Salmon Run
By Suzette Amaya
July 11 2009 Terrace, BC
Terrace :) I had such a wonderful time in this beautiful town of absolute serenity! I would love to thank all the organizers for putting on this much needed and successful event, I had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people really dedicate their time to working toward a healthy community.
The Salmon run was amazing I got to introduce myself before the Run commenced and share information about NAHO-- the Role Model Program. It was so exciting because the attendance was so diverse in ethnicity and age, that's sooo cool! I gave the GET READY, GET SET...GO...Seeing so many people passionate about running and fitness and overall participation and well-being was so wonderful! Frankly I was pleased to walk wit the elders in the community and opt out of the full on run..though spending time with the elders in the community was such an honour!
The Samon BBQ rock'd yummy and I was so estatic to help in the giving of medal and acknowledgements! I def would love to come back to this lovely HOCKEY town! and share in more great events.
Thanx for having me! 2010 I would love to come back!!!! Keep working on sharing in mutual interests with community members outside of the Aboriginal community. Terrace is so rich in culture and the environment is immaculate! Intergration and community building will build a healthy community!
July 11 2009 Terrace, BC
Terrace :) I had such a wonderful time in this beautiful town of absolute serenity! I would love to thank all the organizers for putting on this much needed and successful event, I had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people really dedicate their time to working toward a healthy community.
The Salmon run was amazing I got to introduce myself before the Run commenced and share information about NAHO-- the Role Model Program. It was so exciting because the attendance was so diverse in ethnicity and age, that's sooo cool! I gave the GET READY, GET SET...GO...Seeing so many people passionate about running and fitness and overall participation and well-being was so wonderful! Frankly I was pleased to walk wit the elders in the community and opt out of the full on run..though spending time with the elders in the community was such an honour!
The Samon BBQ rock'd yummy and I was so estatic to help in the giving of medal and acknowledgements! I def would love to come back to this lovely HOCKEY town! and share in more great events.
Thanx for having me! 2010 I would love to come back!!!! Keep working on sharing in mutual interests with community members outside of the Aboriginal community. Terrace is so rich in culture and the environment is immaculate! Intergration and community building will build a healthy community!
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