2020 AFN Yukon Regional Leadership Awards

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Overview

The AFN Yukon Region is thrilled to virtually host the second Annual Yukon Regional Leadership Awards. Regional Chief Adamek is committed to celebrating and supporting community and holding up and acknowledging contributions and leadership in the Yukon. “These awards and their legacies are to reflect a ‘Yukon that Leads’; those people in the community who work so hard, everyday! It is important we honour and acknowledge their contributions to community to Yukon First Nations, the Yukon and beyond”.

Eligibility

These awards are open to Yukon First Nation citizens and to Indigenous people who call the Yukon home. Nominations can be submitted by individuals, organizations or other groups; online or in person, by Monday November 23rd, 2020 by 4:30pm (PT). Award recipients will be notified in December 2020.

Awards Categories

These awards are to recognize, celebrate, honour and acknowledge the incredible efforts made by Yukon First Nations citizens, and Indigenous people who call the Yukon home, in the following areas:

Emerging Leader Award(19-30)
Rising Youth(12-18)
WomXn in Leadership Award
Climate Leader Award
Language Warrior Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Wellness Award
Cultural Leader Award

Award Categories

(2) Emerging Leader Award – Male, Female, Identifying as Categories

These individuals are aged 19 – 30, who have demonstrated significant community commitment through their work and commitment to community and Yukon First Nations people (Eg. political, sport, art and culture, language, business or community endeavors) through formal/informal leadership positions This may include leading a new initiative, program and demonstrating an innovative approach to their work that is a catalyst for social change. This award is open to both male and female recipients or those who self identify as male, female or two-spirited.

(2) Rising Youth Award – Male, Female, Identifying as Categories

These individuals are aged 12 – 18, who have demonstrated significant community commitment through their work and commitment to community and Yukon First Nations people (Eg. political, sport, art and culture, language, business or community endeavors)through formal/informal leadership positions This may include leading a new initiative, program and demonstrating an innovative approach to their work that is a catalyst for social change. This award is open to both male and female recipients or those who self identify as male, female or two-spirited.

WomXn in Leadership Award

This individual self identifies as a woman or two spirited and has demonstrated inclusivity and leadership within their community and/or professional career either through formal or informal leadership positions and roles. This individual has been a positive influence in the community to peers and provides guidance to young women. This individual and has made significant contributions to community and ensures that the voices of women and girls are heard.

Climate Leader Award

This individual has demonstrated a passion for climate action. They address the impacts of climate change innovation and change-making in communities. The individual creates awareness and advances solutions while upholding traditional knowledge. They continue to raise the profile of climate action within their community, the Yukon and beyond.

Language Warrior Award

This individual has made dedicated efforts to protect and strengthen Indigenous languages in the Yukon. This individual has demonstrated a passion and commitment to revitalize and promote Indigenous languages through innovation, strengthening community, advancing culture and working with Elders and language speakers. They continue to raise the profile of language learning within their community, the Yukon and beyond.

(2) Lifetime Achievement Award – Male, Female, Identifying as Categories

This award pays tribute to an outstanding individual who has had significant contributions to Yukon First Nations throughout their personal and professional endeavors. Through their contributions they continue to demonstrate strong values, a connection to culture and community, and continuous support of the next generation of leaders in the spirit of a ‘Yukon that Leads’.

Cultural Leader Award

This individual is dedicated to preserving and developing arts and culture, and upholds traditional knowledge through practice and teaching. This individual has demonstrated a passion and commitment to revitalize and promote Indigenous culture and continues to embrace traditional values and leads with principles that honour our past.

Wellness Award

This individual demonstrates best practices and goes above and beyond when it comes to initiatives, programs, and benefits that enhance the physical and mental health and well-being of Yukon First Nations citizens. This individual would have made significant impacts/contributions in their community in the realm of sport, traditional medicine, Spiritual health, mental health and/or physical health.

Awards FAQs

Who can be nominated?

These awards are open to Yukon First Nation citizens and to Indigenous people who call the Yukon home.

Who can nominate?

Nominations can be submitted by individuals, organizations or other groups; online, or in person at the AFN Yukon Regional Office, by Monday November 23rd, 2019 by 4:30pm (PT).

Award recipients will be notified in December 2020.

Who selects the winners?

The AFN Yukon Regional Leadership Awards Selection Committee.

When do the awards take place?

Awards will be presented virtually, each recipient will have their own video to be highlighted for their achievements. Videos will be released in January 2021