Youth Zone

Si'aamhl Wilin Elijah Azak!

On January 27, 2017 - Elijah Azak received a congratulatory letter correspondence from Premier Christy Clark for receiving the 2016 Premiers Award for Aboriginal Excellence in Sport for his participation in basketball and soccer.

Congratulations and Si'aamhl Wilin Elijah!

 

My Health and My Health Services: A Nisga'a Nation Health Survey

Nisga’a Youth:

"My Health and My Health Services: A Nisga'a Nation Health Survey."

•       Reminder to Nisga'a youth, especially those  ages 13 to 15, to encourage you to complete the My Health and My Health Services survey.

•       The response is very good from other age groups and we need your help.

•       Ideally, we appreciate another 20 replies from the youngest youth, to better capture your priorities, experiences and health status.

http://fluidsurveys.com/s/NLG/

Congratulations Elijah Braden Azak!

A Nisga'a Youth Elijah Braden Azak of Gitwinksihlkw, BC but currently resides in Terrace, BC was recently recognized for his achievements in sports, school and a role model in his community in SageStrong Athletics.  The non-profit organization SageStrong Athletics was established to promote physical activity and a healthy life style through sports.  The Nisga'a Nation recognizes and encouages Nisga'a Youth to meet their goals in a positive health

Nisga'a/Tahltan Artist Wins YVR Art Scholarship

Jamie Nole - a 23 year old Nisga'a/Tahltan artist was announced 1 of 7 recipients of the 2016 YVR Art Foundation's Youth Artist Scholarship.

Jamie, who is currently a student at Northwest Community College's Frieda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art, was celebrated with the other recipients at an Awards Reception at YVR on May 27, 2016.

Wellness through Culture: Youth Empowerment

Exploring Wellness through Culture
a Youth Empowerment Initiative

Forum For Young Canadians

What’s It About

Forum is about one week that may very well change the rest of your life.

It’s about giving smart and engaged 15 – 19 year olds a chance to experience Parliament Hill and supports them in using their voice. In Ottawa, on the Hill, with other equally dynamic youth.

It’s about getting inside—deep inside—Canadian politics and public affairs and seeing what running the country looks like up close. It’s about learning how to collaborate and share ideas, then turn them into real community action.

BC Family Day Photo / Video Contest

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) currently has a Family Day photo/video contest, with a deadline of January 24 for submissions.

Read further information at the link below:

http://www.nisgaanation.ca/news/bcaafc-family-day-photovideo-contest

Nisga'a Youth Journey to South Africa

It was a journey of a lifetime for two Nisga’a Youth that travelled to South Africa in early October.

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