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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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November 2, 2002 - Issue 73 |
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Equipping Aboriginal Children and Youth in Canada with the Skills to Succeed |
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credits: art Discovering
Wisdom by Leland Bell
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Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada, October, 23, 2002 - Aboriginal leaders from across the
country, together with Lions-Quest Canada and Nokia, today unveiled a
national program to equip Canadian Aboriginal youth with essential "skills
for life." Launched at Amiskwaciy Academy, a First Nations school
in Edmonton, Make a Connection will strengthen the personal and social
skills of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children ranging from
5 to 18 years of age.
Canada is the 12th country to become part of Make a Connection - a global initiative of the International Youth Foundation and Nokia. The objective of Make a Connection in Canada is to empower more than 15,000 Aboriginal youth with skills such as improved communication, conflict resolution, respect for self and others, goal setting and community involvement. Youth-serving agencies, nurses, police, teachers, youth workers and parents will learn how to better support youth development. Together they will provide a caring web of support and help young people become strong, contributing members of the community. "Today's First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth face unique challenges, often lacking the social support needed for personal growth", says Joanne McQuiggan, executive director of Lions-Quest. "Make a Connection will empower them to set and reach their goals, and instill in them self-confidence and pride. If we can provide the tools for them to realize their dreams, we've fulfilled the goals of this program." Make a Connection will be introduced in three Canadian communities in early 2003 - including a major urban centre, a reserve and a remote community. By the conclusion of the three-year program, a total of 15 communities and 15,000 young people will have benefited from Make a Connection. "This new Make a Connection program is a natural extension of Nokia's global efforts to promote life-skills training," says Allan Gilchrist, President of Nokia Canada. "The introduction of Make a Connection demonstrates Nokia's and our employees' commitment to the Canadian market, and reinforces our willingness to contribute to the well-being of children and youth in Canada." About Make a Connection About Lions-Quest About the International Youth
Foundation About Nokia For more information contact: Joanne McQuiggan
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