Spoken Word Poetry

Open publication - Free publishing - More alaska

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

Memoirs

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

Open publication - Free publishing - More alaska

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

Memoirs

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

Open publication - Free publishing - More young

participant Perspective: Kalen Kelly

Hey you, my name is Kalen Kelly and I am currently 17 years old. I'm from Pilot Station AK. Here at the AYEA living the "green life." I really like the training here and I think its super fun. Its something I'm never going to forget. I will also never forget all the friends that I have made from all over the state of Alaska. Now I feel like I'm close with someone from every village in Alaska. I'm sorry I can't return and meet more of you guys because I will be graduating this year of 2011. KALEN KELLY, PILOT STATION.

Participant Perspective: Chris Beans

Hey what up people? My name is Christopher Beans. People call me Chris for short. I am 16 yrs. old and the second oldest. My yupik name is Nallum. Being raised in Pilot Station, Ak, trying to live life to the fullest. I don't really talk to folks that I don't really know, so if you think I'm a quiet/shy person, I am not I just don't know you that well. Loves to travel a lot out of the village. My favorite sport is basketball, been captain and co-captain of the team since i joined. Yeah well thats all you need to know about me I guess.        The thing i like about AYEA is the Art Track time, why? because i got to learn how to write a poem and have a choice to turn it into a rap if want to which I did. Another thing i like about this program is the events we get to do and where we get to go. Like that farm we went to and got to see all the plants, chickens, turkeys, roosters, and many other things. You have to come here! Hope to see you here next year (2011).

Participant Perspective: Sassa Williams

Hey there :) ! My name is Sassa Williams. I'm 14 and from Dillingham, Alaska. I'm here at AYEA! It's pretty awesome; I liked meeting all the new people and making all these new friends. It was an experience I'm never going to forget. One of the things I learned here at AYEA is that there are a lot more problems going on with the world, its economy and our food. Most people are determined to look over these problems and not make an effort to try and make the world a more positive place. AYEA was developed to help these problems and do everything they can. All the staff and participants at AYEA are my absolute motivation and inspiration. It's incredible how they have the guts and bravery to speak up while others sit and watch the health of the people and the surrounding nature slowly wither away. I'm deeply grateful that I got to share time with these amazing people and learn more ways to help the world :) Thanks guys! I'll miss you!

Participant Perspective: Sandi Echuck

Whats up! My name is Sandi Echuck, my yupik name is Qakvak.  I'm 17 years old, and from Togiak, Alaska. I am currently attending the AYEA training in Bethel. This is my first time attending training that has something to do with the environment, I find it very interesting and catchy, and agree with a lot of the things they are teaching us. The Art track I have chosen to be involved in was the memoir writing shop. I have decided to write about a time my mother and sister were salmon berry picking, and she told me a little story, and how her words will never be erased my time. I look forward to more people learning about this organization, and how important the environment really is.

Sandi & Angel (Togiak)