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As 2011 comes to a close, we will all reflect on the year that was, but also reflect on all that has been.

Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Native American, Indigenous, and so on and so forth are the names original peoples have been given to describe us as a whole. But, we are each unique and individual nations, defined by our heritage and primarily our lands. The land has shaped our language, many languages flow like the rivers and streams they are born to, many languages are strong and rigid cutting the air like the mountains they came from, and all our languages have carried prayer and laughter since time immemorial. 

Although our people change with the modern age and new technologies, we are still unique. We may lose aspects of our cultures in this age, but that doesn’t make us any less of the people we are born. It is like the earth, it is ever changing, lands erode away and new earth is uplifted through the waters, but it is still the earth. The earth is also what binds us. It is the thing that defines us, but it is also the source that provides for us. So as stewards of the lands, we are one. Remember this, as unique as we all are individually, we are bound by our mother the earth. Do not critique each other without love, do not do business with each other without respect of the other, and do not deny your identities or potentials.

Ahma Yaa, Egosi, Hi hi, Meegwitch, and many other thank yous of many other languages.

We hope you honor the change in seasons, have a happy holiday season, and bring in the new year with more hope, more pride, and more respect.

Many thanks. 

Brett Huson,

Digital Drum.

All information is available online in Inuktitut and English at http://www.takingaction4youth.org/taking-action-application-forms/

The Taking Action Project - Art and Aboriginal Youth Leadership for HIV Prevention is now in Part II and looking for Aboriginal youth across Canada ages 16 to 25 to be leaders in the HIV/AIDS movement! Watch the Taking Action II Call for Aboriginal Youth Leaders Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y19rP5r7p68

Have you ever been * part of an event about HIV, drugs, poverty, human rights, justice, Indigenous rights, sexual health, or violence? * a volunteer or peer outreach worker? * part of a sexual health, HIV or harm reduction committee or group? * a helper or organizer of a workshop, event, or fundraiser about HIV? * a speaker on a panel about living with HIV or supporting someone who is positive? * part of any effort to spread the word about HIV? *

We are seeking MOTIVATED, PASSIONATE and ENERGETIC ABORIGINAL YOUTH to share their stories about HIV leadership or activism to become a TAKING ACTION YOUTH LEADER! Remember “leadership” isn’t just about being an elected official or outspoken, it means different things to different people!

Selected leaders will:

* Get an all expenses paid trip to Toronto to learn about how to create a “digital story” short movie, and assistance with widely distributing their films to national and international audiences.

* Receive a “Flip Camera” to use throughout this project

* Meet other Aboriginal youth leaders from across Canada and join the national network of young people who have begun TAKING ACTION! on HIV in their local communities

* Be supported to host a movie night in their own community to showcase their work

* Learn about community based research

* Receive a $1,000 honoraria

Successful candidates will participate in:

1. monthly teleconferences/internet chats between March-June 2012

2. a week-long Youth Leaders Retreat in Toronto in July 2012

3. hosting one movie night in their own community between September 2012 and September 2013

4. opportunities to learn about community based research and share their work All Aboriginal youth are encouraged to apply!

Although not a requirement, please note that preference will be given to Aboriginal youth who are HIV positive and/or who have experience or a strong interest in sexual health/HIV prevention work.

5. All information and forms available in English and Inuktitut in attached documents or online at: http://www.takingaction4youth.org/taking-action-application-forms/

Send in your application online, or via e-mail, or fax, or mail no later than Tuesday, January 31st 2012.

Questions? Email info@takingaction4youth.org or call Marc Settino at 416-736-2100 ext. 20712