Tuesday, Dec 13 2011 6:26PM
According to the news source, the youth were selected based on their leadership and community service after submitting their stories in response to a June request by President Obama.
On December 1, members of President Barack Obama's administration and tribal leaders honored 11 Native American youth leaders by selecting them as Champions of Change, Indian Country Today Media Network reports.
According to the news source, the youth were selected based on their leadership and community service after submitting their stories in response to a June request by President Obama.
"The ‘Champions of Change’ for Native American youth are here to share their stories and to attend the White House Tribal Nations Conference," said associate director of intergovernmental affairs Charlie Galbraith. "They are examples of the generation that will build a stronger future for Indian country by continuing to address the challenges facing American Indians and Alaska Natives."
The Champions of Change program focuses on a different issue each week to recognize those who take a leadership role to better their communities. The source reports these leaders were selected in recognition of their own achievements and the needs of Native American communities and youth.
The leaders are from states including Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii and New Mexico, and from a number of the nation's tribes and Native communities.
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Indian Country Today Media Network