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YOUNG LEADERS We asked members of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Regional Youth Advisory Group what they want to do for their communities and what they’ve learned throughout life. BRIANNA WOLKI 20, Paulatuk
How do you want to improve your community? An opportunity like this is a great example of how to get youth together to learn and observe what each believe can be done for the community. I think (we need to) reach the youth of our communities through either social networking or getting events together to inform them of what they can do or how we can support them to make a difference for the community.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned? To obtain patience. That’s valuable.
What is the biggest challenge that you’ve had to go through? Losing a loved one. During high school that took a big impact on me, but then I strived to get my Grade 12 diploma.
LANITA THRASHER 31, Paulatuk
How do you want to improve your community? The best possible way that I can.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned? Take in the moments.
What is the biggest challenge that you’ve had to go through? My biggest challenge was being away from home without native food and missing the land. I guess everyone’s challenge is wanting to learn Inuvialuktun.
