I am on the board for TLTK as a youth member. I have been with TLTK since 2019. I
started as a trainee for the radio station with Mary Rose Blackduck. I was an employee
but now I am a volunteer for radio bingo that happens every Monday and Tuesday. I
operated the radio, help with selling the cards, organizing paperwork and maintaining
the phone line. Just recently I was selected as a Youth rep for NAFC by Future Chiefs
IYC. The role is to help and listen to the youth and what they want for their communities
and future projects. We come together and help discuss topics of what needs
improvement and development within our communities.
Aside from my volunteer and role as a youth rep. I also work at TPM as a trainee
working in the field, construction work, learning and building projects in my hometown of
Behchokó.
My name is Abby Tunalaaq Uluadluak, and I am applying for the Youth
Representative position for the Kivalliq region. I am passionate about giving
youth a stronger voice and believe I would be a strong representative because
I am a dedicated leader who speaks both Inuktitut and English. I am deeply
connected to my Inuit culture and believe culture and language are important
for building strong, confident youth. I practice Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and lead
by example through respect, kindness, and service. I volunteer in my
community by helping clean up our town and land because I believe in giving
back. My experience at Nunavut Sivuniksavut helped me better understand
Inuit history, culture, and the needs of northern youth. I have also gained
leadership experience by helping organize my high school graduation and
speaking in Inuktitut during the ceremony. If chosen, I will listen to youth
across Kivalliq and represent their concerns with honesty and respect. I want
to increase youth participation in decision-making and create more
opportunities for leadership, education, and cultural learning. I also want to
encourage youth to be proud of their culture and language. I enjoy learning
from Elders and community members who share Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. I
believe every young person deserves to be heard, supported, and
encouraged. I would be honoured to represent Kivalliq youth and help build a
stronger future for our communities.
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I’ve been involved at my local Friendship Centre as an employee and currently as a
volunteer since I was a teen, assisting with programs such as beading circles, summer
culture camp, literacy initiative, and youth nights. For the past year since joining the
NTNU CFC IYC I have developed so many ideas from the many workshops I’ve
participated in including traditional skills workshops we did in Yellowknife and Inuvik.
Recently I was elected the Chair for our Youth Council, and I hope to use this role to
further advocate for more cultural Friendship Centre programming to support indigenous
youth wellbeing and wellness. Aside from my role with the NTNU CFC and SEFC I also
am a member of the GNWT Climate Change Youth Council where I am working on a
subcommittee for a Climate Change project for northern youth experiencing eco-anxiety.
I also recently started as a volunteer on a Youth Advisory Circle for the charity
organisation Focus Forward For Indigenous Youth.
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Hi, my name is Damon McAlister. I’m 17 years old and I’m from Fort Smith, Northwest
Territories. I’ve been involved with the Friendship Centre since July 2025, where I’ve
helped deliver hot lunches to kids and volunteered at fundraisers that support youth
programs in our community. Being part of the Youth Council is important to me because
I think youth need to have a voice and be included in conversations about our
communities. I believe we need to come together, support our peers, and help each
other, especially when it comes to mental health. We all go through challenges, and I
think lifting each other up can make a big difference. I was honoured to receive the
Nelson Myers Award at the NAFC Youth Forum for my courage and the work I’ve done
in my community. I’m excited to be part of the Youth Council and I hope to motivate
other youth to get involved, speak up, and make a positive difference for the next
generation.
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