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Alaska Teen Media Institute covers the Forum

jana — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:51:19 +0000

Three teen reporters attended the Forum of Young Alaskans in Anchorage for the Alaska Teen Media Institute to find out what issues weighed strongly with Alaska youth and visions they have for the state’s future. Listen to their report at http://www.alaskateenmedia.org/08.10.ION.php.

Applications Closed

Pat Race — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:01:22 +0000

The application deadline has passed and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out an application and write an essay. The steering committee will announce their selection of the 55 delegates to the 2009 Conference of Young Alaskans on November 18th.

Breena Walters of Anchorage wins Forum Film Farce

jana — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:07:32 +0000

Who knew that a car dealer and mattress salesman were interested in Alaska’s future leaders and the Forum of Young Alaskans? Lo and behold, the video “Cal for Alaskan Youth Forum” proves that businesses in Alaska are supportive of the youth. See it for yourself. Breena Walters introduces us to Cal Worthington of Cal Worthington Ford and through her efforts she won a full semesters tuition waiver to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Congradulations Breena!

200 Young Alaskans speak out

jana — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:11:10 +0000

The Forum of Young Alaskans on October 4th drew in nearly two hundred young Alaskans from 11 communities across the state. We’ll post photos sent in from Forum sites across the state soon. Participants discussed what it means to be an Alaskan, how Alaska has changed in their lifetime, and where they want to see the state go from this point forward. These discussions will continue within communities and online, as well as at the Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 in Girdwood January 4-6. View the live discussion map to track young Alaskan’s thoughts and ideas by community. To see a word-picture created from each discussion, check out our Wordles. To read more of the day’s conversation, check out the online discussion area, and most important of all, encourage young Alaskans 16 to25 that you know to apply to COYA 2009 [Update: Applications Closed].

Get to a Forum near you!

jana — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:39:54 +0000

Alaska Teen Media Institute to cover Forum

jana — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:36:49 +0000

Two teen reporters will attend the Forum of Young Alaskans in Anchorage and produce a radio story about it to air on their radio show “In Other News” on KNBA 90.3 FM and on the statewide radio program “AK.” For more information on the Alaska Teen Media Institute, contact Rosey Robards at (907) 272-2864.

Kodiak is our final site

jana — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:20:55 +0000

Kodiak

Young Alaskans in Kodiak can go to the schoold district conference room in the borough building on Saturday to participate in the Forum of Young Alaskans. Kodiak is our tenth and final site. If you will be participating from Kodiak, please Register Here and Introduce Yourself. If you’re reading this on Saturday, of course you can just show up.

For more information on events in Kodiak or to volunteer, contact Balika Haakanson at 486-5040 or bhaakanson01 (at) bethel.uaf.edu

Young Alaskans to meet in Sitka

jana — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:42:33 +0000

This just in: UAS Sitka will host a Forum site on October 4! If you will be 16 to 25 in January and are interested in attending the Sitka forum you can Register Here and Introduce Yourself. Tell us what’s on young Alaskans’ minds in Sitka. Registering will help organizers know how many people to expect, but if you’re reading this late, you can still just show up. More location information coming soon. In the meantime, for more Sitka site info or to volunteer, contact Louise Driver at 907-747-7705 or louise.driver (at) uas.alaska.edu.

Nome to Host a Forum

jana — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:04:45 +0000

Nome

Young Alaskans 16-25 in Nome will meet at UAF’s Northwest Campus at 400 East Front Street. If you are interested in attending the Nome event, Register Now to let organizers know you hope to attend.

The site is being organized by Barb Oleson and Kendra Nichols. If you have questions about the Forum or would like to help, contact Barb at nnbao (at) uaf.edu or 907-443-5891. And if you are reading this close to the day of the Forum, we still hope you’ll register and Introduce Yourself and tell us what young people in Nome are talking about. But you can also just show up and participate! See you in Nome Oct. 4!

Homer Site is a Go

jana — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:00:13 +0000

Kachemak Bay College

On October 4, young Alaskans ages 16-25 in the Homer area will meet at Kachemak Bay Campus EAST. If you are interested in attending the Homer Forum, Register Now to let organizers know you hope to attend.

The site is being organized by Cindy Pelaia, KBC Student Association Advisor. If you have questions about the Forum or would like to help, contact Cindy at incqp (at) uaa.alaska.edu or 907-235-1601. And if you are reading this close to the day of the Forum, we still hope you’ll register and Introduce Yourself and tell us what young people in Homer are talking about. But you can also just show up and participate! See you in Homer on Oct. 4!