News release
Office of the Secretary of State
(Rural Development)(Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)
NATIONAL RURAL YOUTH NETWORK COUNCIL SELECTED
OTTAWA, May 30, 2003 - The Honourable Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State (Rural Development) (Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario) today confirmed the appointment of Samuel Bruyere of Pine Falls, Manitoba, as one of 13 new representatives to the council of the National Rural Youth Network (NRYN).
The NRYN, currently a 165-member organization of youths between the ages of 18 and 29 who represent rural, remote and northern communities across the country, was launched at the National Rural Conference in April 2002. Its goals are to provide a forum for youth to learn from one another, connect with peers and share information. The council will be preparing the first annual plan for the network, including how to build membership, and members will also be providing input into various government policies and initiatives. NYRN council members were selected by their peers at the recent National Rural Youth Conference in Orillia, Ontario.
"I'm pleased the Network's members represent the diversity and talents that are so prevalent in today's young people," said Mr. Mitchell. "They will help set the course for maintaining and improving life for youth living in our rural and remote communities. If these young people are any indication, our future is in good hands."
Samuel Bruyere, a single parent of two young children, is from the Sagkeeng First Nation, about 130 km northeast of Winnipeg. He spent his first years in Sagkeeng, moved to Winnipeg for a few years, and then returned to the community to finish high school. In the summers, he spent his time helping with his family's logging operation and farm in Sagkeeng. He attended Red River College and the University of Manitoba where he hopes to one day complete his Arts degree. Since late 2002, Samuel has worked as a Youth Intern Community Coordinator at a Community Access Program (CAP) site in Sagkeeng.
"My biggest motivation is to make a positive change in the community by providing much-needed services and opportunities," said Mr. Bruyere. "I am happy to be part of the Network and I look forward to working with the team and making a difference in our communities."
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Christine Aquino Press Secretary Office of the Secretary of State (613) 759-1085 |
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Media Relations Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa (613) 759-7972 |
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Darrel Pack Senior Policy Adviser, Manitoba (204) 984-6510 packd@agr.gc.ca |
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