The National Inuit Youth Summit for this year has been postponed due to COVID-19.
It was hosted here in Nain in 2017 and will be hosted in the summer of 2021 in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.
This event is held for all Inuit youth between the ages of 15-30.
Eligibilities include:
• Must be an Inuit youth between the ages of 15-30 at the time of the Summit
• Willing to travel and be away from home for up to 7-10 days
• Demonstrate some or all of the following qualities: a passion for learning, interest in Inuit culture, leadership qualities and/or potential to develop these qualities; a desire to make a difference, become an NIYC ambassador and be an active and responsible citizen
• Understand that the Summit is alcohol and drug free. The Summit has a zero-tolerance policy. Use or possession of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Understand that this is a unique experiential education and leadership development program – Full participation in all aspects of the program is expected
• Accept the responsibility to act as an ambassador for his/her community and region
Depending on the COVID-19, it will be an in-person gathering or a virtual gathering.
So if any youth that wanted to apply for the youth summit, can contact Mary Binky Andersen at binkyandersen@icloud.com or call her at 709-899-0476.
The deadline is on December 18, 2020, and will make participant selections in January 2021.