Native Action Network Young Native Women's Leadership Academy Application

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

Academy Dates: May 28-30, 2020

Location: Tulalip Resort Casino & Spa, 10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard, Tulalip, WA 98271

Native Action Network is hosting its 10th Annual Young Native Women’s Leadership Academy! The Youth Academy prepares the next generation of women Native leaders by combining cultural values with modern tools and services. Young Native women who are seniors in high school through their final year in college are invited to apply. Selected participants will receive two nights lodging, food, and complimentary registration for the 16th Annual Native Women's Leadership Forum. Youth Academy students come from many tribal affiliations and backgrounds, from all over the US and even abroad! The Academy includes two days of challenging and invigorating leadership training that runs parallel to the Native Women's Leadership Forum, followed by a third day for sightseeing and travel. Young women attendees push their minds and spirits to new limits through debate and discussion with their peers under the guidance and instruction of honored elders and national experts in their fields. Young women leave transformed, empowered, and prepared to make a positive difference in their communities.

Guidelines

▪ Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be evaluated on the applicant’s potential for leadership and commitment to Native service.

▪ Applicants must be 18 or older.

▪ Selected applicants are responsible for their own transportation to the conference. Rides from nearby airports or city centers may be available.

▪ Participants will be paired up to share their hotel room.

▪ Participants are expected to participate fully in the two night three day session. Participation includes being actively engaged in introductions, workshops, presentations, and during the Native Women's Leadership Forum.

▪ We use an inclusive definition of “woman” and “female” and we welcome trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who are significantly female-identified.

▪ Selected applicants will be notified in April.

Questions?

Contact Asia Tail asia@enduringspirit.org or 206-451-7298.

You are NOT able to save this form and return to it, so you should complete your responses in a Word document and cut and paste your text into the electronic application to avoid losing your answers. Please be sure to provide a complete submission with all the requested information:

STUDENT INFORMATION

First Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Phone *

Email Address *

PERSONAL INFO

Have you attended the Youth Academy before? *

If yes, how many times?

Tribal Affiliation *

Birthdate - Month/Day/Year *

Age at time of conference - May 2020 *

Any dietary restrictions or accommodation requirements you'd like us to know about?

SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School *

City

State

Grade in High School

College

College Major

Year in College (If applicable)

Cumulative GPA

REFERENCE

Please provide contact information for one person that can speak to your scholarship, leadership, and/or character.

Reference Name

Title

Relationship to Applicant

Phone

Email Address

PERSONAL ESSAY REQUIRED

In 500 words or less, tell us about your achievements, talents, or experiences that have helped define who you are today. How would being accepted into the Young Native Women's Leadership Academy help you reach your goals and become a powerful Native woman leader? *

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BIOGRAPHY AND HEADSHOT REQUIRED

In 500 words or less, write a short biography telling us a little about yourself. Biographies and photos will be shared at the conference. Please include any awards or honors that you have received, and any work, service, community, internship, or school involvement that you have been a part of.

If you are having trouble, try starting with a few of the following questions:
▪ What is your name?
▪ What is your tribal affiliation?
▪ Where do you live?
▪ What school/college/university do/did you attend? What was your major or focus?
▪ What projects are you a part of in your community?
▪ Do you volunteer, and if so, where and why?
▪ What are you proud of?
▪ What are your future aspirations?
▪ What life experiences make you unique? *

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Please UPLOAD a picture of yourself for your biography. Phone selfies work. *

FAMILY CONTACT INFO (High School students only)

Parent/Guardian Contact Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, and Email Address

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO REQUIRED

Emergency Contact Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number, and Email Address *

SIGNATURE

I verify that the information submitted through this application is true. I understand that this application is for the 2020 Native Action Network Young Women's Leadership Academy. The information gathered will be kept confidential and will not be released to others or used for other purposes. I understand that this application is for a leadership academy and that the applicant is expected to be in attendance for the entire program. I understand that the applicant will be subject to the rules of the program. In the event of an emergency, I authorize medical treatment as deemed necessary by competent health personnel. *

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