Are you an Alaska Native youth between the ages of 13 -20 and have an interest in learning more about careers in Natural Resources, Farming, or Ranching? Are you involved in your community as a volunteer—maybe even part of a 4-H club or FFA Club? Then you might have a chance to attend the Indian Agriculture Council Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada December 4th-9th 2011. Two youth will be chosen for this opportunity based on their eligibility and their essay.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Write an essay on how you would benefit from attending this conference. How does it relate to your career goals? How will you share the information with others? How does the land you live on contribute to the health and well being of you, your family, and your community? This essay should be 1 to 3 pages long.

2. Your full name (first, middle initial, and last name)

3. Date of Birth

4. Phone number

5. Address

6. Email address

7. The full name of your chaperone* (first, middle initial, and last name)

8. Date of Birth

9. Phone number

10. Address

11. Email address

*Your chaperone must either by a parent or someone of your same gender.

Email all of the above to Heidi Rader (hbrader) by October 5, 2011.

Travel Logistics

The Indian Agriculture Council will arrange transportation to Las Vegas to arrive Sunday, December 4th enabling both youth and chaperone to attend the USDA Outreach Workshops on Monday, December 5th. The IAC Symposium will begin December 6th with opening ceremonies that all youth will participate in by bringing their Tribal Flag to present the colors and conclude Thursday evening, December 8th. Travel home will be Friday, December 9th. Lodging for the you and your chaperone will be paid for, registration, and will each receive an individual gift card to cover meals and incidentals.

Questions about travel logistics or the conference can be directed to rracine or bstandingbear.