Faith Raymond had something of a double award at the Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association conference last week, receiving the Scott McAdam Youth Leadership Award and her employer, the Inuvik Youth Centre, received SideDoorSA国际影视传媒檚 Youth Centre of Excellence Award.

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In the North, there arenSA国际影视传媒檛 a lot of resources for youth, said Raymond. That makes the youth centreSA国际影视传媒檚 role ever more important in occupying young people in positive ways.

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Raymond tries to lead by example. She encourages youth to be themselves, put themselves out there and be passionate about their interests.

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She couldnSA国际影视传媒檛 wait to show them the fruits of her labour.

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Cheryl Zaw, executive director of the centre, said she was stoked for the centre to receive that kind of recognition.

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She had just received musical equipment from NorthMart and video gear to help youth pursue their passions.

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Nick Saturnino received the Award of Excellence for his dedication in supporting and promoting InuvikSA国际影视传媒檚 curling scene.

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SA国际影视传媒淚 enjoy the sport and I would like to see it continue here in Inuvik and I also enjoy working with the youth. I think it keeps the youth busy and there are lots of opportunities for them to go to national competitions if they work hard in sport.SA国际影视传媒�

The ice was just about to be put in at the Midnight Sun Complex and he couldnSA国际影视传媒檛 wait for the new season to start.