"Since the launch of the White House Native American Youth Challenge in early July, young people across Indian Country have been answering the President’s call to submit their stories of leadership and service in their communities. Native youth have been active and engaged throughout the summer; hundreds attended the National United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) conference in Minnesota, the National Intertribal Youth Summit in New Mexico hosted by several federal agencies, and the Let’s Move in Indian Country Lacrosse event on the South Lawn of the White House, among others. But as the summer has come to an end, so too does the Youth Challenge and the last day to submit applications is this Friday, September 30, 2011. We have already received an outstanding response and we hope even more young people will respond before the deadline.

Please share this with young people in your communities; we value your leadership and we look forward to hearing your stories. The stories submitted will be considered and evaluated based on a demonstrated record of service to one’s tribe, nation, village, or community."

Get the Story:
Charlie Galbraith: Share Your Story with the White House Native American Youth Challenge (White House Blog 9/25)

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