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Teressa Baldwin, of Kotzebue and Sitka, attended the White House Tribal Nations Conference and was named a "Champion of Change" by the president and his administration.

Kiana teen honored at the White House for suicide prevention work

YOUTH: Program took note of her suicide prevention efforts.

Associated Press

Published: December 2nd, 2011 10:31 PM
Last Modified: December 2nd, 2011 10:31 PM

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A senior at Mt. Edgecumbe school in Sitka was among 11 American Native youths being honored by the White House. Teressa Baldwin of Kiana is the founder of an organization working on suicide prevention. As a junior, she was appointed by Gov. Sean Parnell to the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council.

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Baldwin was among young Native Americans honored at the White House Thursday through the Champions of Change program.

White House officials say the program was created by the Obama administration to highlight different issues and recognize individuals working to improve their communities.

Officials say Thursday's event recognized people addressing challenges faced by American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Those honored also attended the White House Tribal Nations Conference.