Deadline: 9-Sep-22
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ National Youth Council (CAP NYC) is pleased to announce the Annual Dwight Dorey Youth Advocacy Award to recognize youth for their achievements is a great way to build self-esteem; and more importantly, it establishes role models so others can see that their goals are tangible.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples’ National Youth Council (NYC) established this unique awards program to honour and show appreciation to both achievements and advocacy.
Categories
- Youth Award
- Adult Youth Advocacy Award
Award Information
Youth recipient (Age 15-29) will receive a cash reward of $1,000, plaque and have their profile publicized -Adult recipient (Age 30 & up) will recerie a plaque and their profile publicized.
Eligibility Criteria
Indigenous ancestry (Status, Non-stalt Indians. Mobs, and Nunatunavut Inuit) ‘Must be residing off-reserve -Must be a member of a CAP a organization in good standing -Demonstrating advocacy for indigenous youth initiatives and an aptitude to be a positive role model in the community -Personal achievements that contribute to empowering/inspiring other indigenous youth in the following areas:
Youth Award
- Any person in Canada be nominated for an award, as long as they:
- Are between the ages of 15 and 29 by the deadline;
- Are of Aboriginal ancestry;
- Are not a previous winner.
- Belong to a PTO in good standing
Adult Youth Advocacy Award
- Any person in Canada be nominated for an award, as long as they:
- Are aged 30 or over by the deadline;
- Are of Aboriginal ancestry;
- Are not a previous winner.
- Belong to a PTO in good standing
Both Awards:
- The nominator (if applicable) or applicant must send in all of the following documents:
- Letter about the applicant;
- Two of the following:
- A signed support letters from a non-relative;
- A signed letter from a youth you’ve advocated for;
- A signed letter from a youth servicing organization
- Applicant resume;
- Current color headshot of the applicant and;
- Completed application form with signatures.
- If a resume is cumbersome, please feel free to submit a video presentation (up to 5 minutes) highlighting advocacy and achievements.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Photos are not returnable.
For more information, visit https://www.capyouth.ca/ddyaa