November 21, 2011 – Twenty-five inspired and talented youth from across the Northwest Territories have been selected as NWT Youth Ambassadors for the 2012 Arctic Winter Games by the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

“The 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon present a significant opportunity for the development of young northern leaders,” said Minister McLeod. “The Youth Ambassadors Program will provide participants with an opportunity to represent their communities and the NWT while building leadership skills through volunteer assignments at the Games.”

The Youth Ambassador Program provides a guided and structured volunteer experience for NWT youth at major events to develop significant life and job skills and build the confidence necessary to deal with many of the complex challenges in modern society. Youth Ambassadors have attended the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games and participated in the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Royal Visit to Yellowknife.

NWT Youth Ambassadors are chosen based on their interests, experience and what they hope to achieve from the experience. To get acquainted with the responsibilities and roles that are involved with being Youth Ambassadors, the group attended a week-long training session in Yellowknife earlier this month. Youth may also participate in subsequent Youth Ambassador assignments over the next six months and be encouraged to assist with leadership development initiatives afterwards.

More information on the Youth Ambassador Program can be found on the Youth Ambassador website.


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2011-2012 Summary of Youth Ambassadors and Alumni