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Conference of Young Alaskans Report Released

Ian-Michael Hebert — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:05:57 +0000

At COYA 2009, the three days of deliberations resulted in this report, which represents the consensus of the group. While this report is impressive in its scope, the most important outcomes from the three days were the values instilled in the young delegates: the respect they developed for Alaska’s past and present leaders, their newly established insights into the challenges facing the diverse peoples/regions of Alaska, and the inspiration they found for making a positive difference in our state’s future were the true impacts of this conference.

COYA2009-Report.pdf

Coverage - COYA 2009

Ian-Michael Hebert — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:43:12 +0000

Talk of Alaska will be hosting a program about the Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 on Tuesday, January 13th at 10AM. Please tune in, Chancellor Brian Rogers will be joined by delegates Anastasia Brease and Jon DermanHarris.

KTOO/ 360 North will be airing 20 hrs of the conference footage on January 17-18 from 9AM-7PM. This is the same channel that airs gavel to gavel. This program may be repeated later in the legislative session, but don’t miss this opportunity to see the delegates at work!

Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 - Delegates Selected

maia — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:13:50 +0000

The 50^th anniversary of Alaska’s statehood provides all Alaskans with a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the changes that have taken place since statehood. Particularly for the youth of Alaska, the anniversary year provides an opportunity to address the issues of today and create plans for the next 50 years that reflect the perspective of Alaska’s young citizens. The conference steering committee has selected the fifty-five delegates to the Conference of Young Alaskans 2009 in Girdwood, Alaska. The group will be representing over 25 communities, a diversity of ethnic backgrounds, and a cross section of ages. We would like to thank all the applicants to COYA 2009 for their interest in improving the future of our state. The prosperity and well being of this great land is the responsibility of us all.

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 (discussion closed) 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