Our 32 Canadian Program participants re-united on Friday August 12th for a four day Re-Orientation Program. Having spent the summer apart the group was excited to get back together to celebrate their accomplishment of finishing the placement phase. During Re-O participants reflected on their time as part of NYA, while making plans for their futures. Tons of fun was had by all!
Here are a few snapshots of our time together;
Team members cheer on James Koomak in the NYA Amazing Race challenge
Theresa Niakrok and Jodie Bonnetrouge help prepare salad for supper.
Sackiasie Keyoota works on assignments.
Alumni facilatator Sam Mantla poses with the Facil puzzle piece.
Tonya Moreau shows her art skills with her puzzle piece.
The 2011 Canadian Program Participants with their completed puzzle.
Jupie Angootealuk cuts muktuk as Jaypiti Olayuk looks on. This was the first country food participants had had since leaving home 6 weeks earlier, and was much anticipated!
Napolean Kenny taking a break between activities.
Jamie Norwegian sampling a piece of his birthday cake, celebrating his 17th birthday at camp.
Placement buddies Scott Sammurtok and Tylie Arnatsiaq.
Some Re-O breakdancing.
Checking out filming.
Kait Porter pitches in with clean up.
Time to go - Ooleesie Akeeagok is packed and ready to head home to Grise Fiord.
Last moments together - group shot at the airport.
More goodbye's - Jamie Norwegian, Karen Aglukark, & Heather Pope.
Staff members Naomi Schatz and Rebecca Bisson get one last photo with Brandon Tarrajuk before he heads to his flight home.
It is not goodbye - it is until next time! Brandon Tarrajuk, Dakota Orlias, and Kait Porter on the way to their gate at the airport, giving one last wave to the staff watching from the window above.
Sky's the limit keep it up , you all are our future leaders......love you babe (Cait Porter) love Dad&Mom
Posted by: William Aglukkaq | November 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM