ALBERTA ABORIGINAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2008
7:00 p.m. | Friday, March 28, 2008 | Winspear Centre | Edmonton

Plan to attend the premiere cultural awards events of the season. A presentation of the Métis Nation of Alberta, the Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards encourage and support excellence among our Aboriginal youth. Read about the winners here.

Join a host of dignitaries and community leaders in recognizing these dedicated young role models. The evening will include an exciting awards program, live entertainment, and complimentary refreshments.

A reception will follow the awards show at 9:00 p.m.

Come celebrate the many accomplishments and timeless spirit of these deserving award winners!

Complimentary Tickets

Admission tickets are complimentary. Please contact the Winspear Box Office (99 St. & 102 Ave.) by phone at (780) 428-1414, toll free 1-800-563-5081, or visit online at www.winspearcentre.com.
 
Discounted Hotel Rooms

Out of town guests attending the Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievements Awards can take advantage of specially discounted downtown hotel rooms.

1. Choose your hotel:
• The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel: 1011 - 105 Street
• The Coast Edmonton House: 10205 - 100 Avenue
2. Call Toll Free: 1-800-663-1144
3. Quote the “Métis Nation of Alberta Group Rate” to receive your discount
4. Reserve your room(s) within these available dates: March 27 - 30, 2008
5. Visit online at www.coasthotels.com for more hotel information.

Special Room Rates

• Comfort: $105 single / double
• Superior: $125 single / double
• Premium: $145 single / double

IMPORTANT: These rates are guaranteed for reservations only until March 14, 2008. After this date, discounted rates are subject to availability. To receive this discount when booking, you must quote the event by group name: “Métis Nation of Alberta.” Room availability is limited and will be reserved on a first come – first served basis. These rooms will sell out. Reserve right now!

Awards History

The Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards (AAYAA) is an annual gala celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal youth from across Alberta. The award banquet takes place every March.

The Métis Nation of Alberta Youth Programs Department originally developed this initiative in the fall of 2003. The concept of celebrating the many accomplishments of Aboriginal youth drew interest and support from a wide variety of organizations resulting in these Alberta-wide awards.

The awards are intended to encourage our young people to reach for their dreams and strive for excellence. Each year, family, friends, teachers and co-workers are eligible to nominate outstanding youth in eight different categories.

Award Categories

1. Culture & Heritage 
2. Volunteer Services 
3. Academic Achievement 
4. Athletic Achievement 
5. Career Advancement 
6. Personal Achievement 
7. Walking the Red Road
8. Community Leader

Questions?

For more information please contact:

Christie Ladouceur
Métis Nation of Alberta
ph: (780) 455-2200 or 1-800-252-7553
fax: (780) 451-2530
cladouceur@metis.org

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