[wanabidii] Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Higginbottom To Deliver Remarks to Canadian Youth Ambassadors

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Deputy Secretary Higginbottom To Deliver Remarks to Canadian Youth Ambassadors 08/05/2015 02:43 PM EDT Deputy Secretary Higginbottom To Deliver Remarks to Canadian Youth Ambassadors Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 5, 2015 U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Heather Higginbottom will deliver remarks to Canadian Youth Ambassadors on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in the Delegates Lounge at the U.S. Department of State. Fifteen Canadian Youth Ambassadors are participating this year in a three-week exchange focusing on civic education, youth leadership development, and social inclusion. The group includes First Nation, Inuit, and Métis youths, and represents the geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of Canada. The Youth Ambassadors Program, established in 2002 at U.S. Embassy Brasilia, brings together outstanding young people between the ages of 15 and 18 from throughout the Americas to participate in enrichment programs focused on promoting cultural understanding, increasing leadership skills, and preparing youth for making a lasting difference in their communities. Deputy Secretary Higginbottom’s remarks are open to the press. Pre-set time for cameras is 2:30 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. Final access time for writers and stills is 3:00 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance. PRESS CONTACTS: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Whapress@state.gov (202) 647-0842 Media representatives may attend this event upon presentation of one of the following: (1) A U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification card (driver's license or passport). Please allow adequate time to process through security. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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