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By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. \u2014 A northeast B.C. First Nation is urging the youth voices in its community to express interest in an annual Indigenous youth leadership event. The Gathering Our Voices conference is an annual showcase seeking to \u201cprovide Indigenous youth with the tools to empower and inspire,\u201d both in their communities and the world, according to the event\u2019s website. West Moberly First Nations (WMFN) issued a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 6th encouraging its members between the ages of 14 and 24 to submit letters of interest for their delegation. Brittany Knott is the recreation coordinator for WMFN, and says candidates will benefit from the experience. \u201cIt shows all our youth what amazing opportunities there are out there,\u201d said Knott. \u201cNot… <\/p>\n

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By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. \u2014 A northeast B.C. First Nation is urging the youth voices in its community to express interest in an annual Indigenous youth leadership event. The Gathering Our Voices conference is an annual showcase seeking to \u201cprovide Indigenous youth with the tools to empower and inspire,\u201d both in their communities and the world, according to the event\u2019s website. West Moberly First Nations (WMFN) issued a Facebook post on Tuesday, January 6th encouraging its members between the ages of 14 and 24 to submit letters of interest for their delegation. Brittany Knott is the recreation coordinator for WMFN, and says candidates will benefit from the experience. \u201cIt shows all our youth what amazing opportunities there are out there,\u201d said Knott. \u201cNot... <\/p>\n

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