Northern Youth Abroad picks youth

Northern Youth Abroad’s ninth year of recruitment and selection has come to an end. The board of directors and staff would like to extend a big thank you to all the youth who applied. This year’s selection of participants and alternates was an incredibly difficult decision as we had so many strong candidates apply.

We are pleased to announce the following Nunavut youth as NYA participants for 2006!

Canadian Phase

* James Aqpik (Kimmirut)
* Makittu Tapaungai (Cape Dorset)
* Kelly Karpik (Kimmirut)
* Taukie Taukie (Cape Dorset)
* Mark Itulu (Kimmirut)
* Lisa Jaw (Cape Dorset)
* Bill Arraqutainaq (Sanikiluaq)
* Amber Tagalik (Arviat)
* Lisa Pameolik (Arviat)
* Jordan Cooper (Baker Lake)
* Paula Amy Rumbolt (Baker Lake)
* Robyn-Leigh Tunguaq (Baker Lake)
* Melody Peryouar (Baker Lake)
* Marsha Kringuk (Repulse Bay)
* Andy Aklah (Taloyoak)
* Helena Bolt (Kugluktuk)
* Tracy Evyagotailak (Kugluktuk)
* Valerie Kogvik (Gjoa Haven)
* Susie Kununak (Gjoa Haven)

International Phase

* Jon Pameolik (Arviat)
* Maxine Angoo (Whale Cove)
* Wakta Pootoogoo (Cape Dorset)
* Dianne Iyago (Baker Lake)
* April Akeeagok (Iqaluit)
* Josie Taukie (Cape Dorset)
* Andrea Kowmuk (Rankin Inlet)

Candace Hogg
Northern Youth Abroad
Ottawa