COVID-19 Update - Forum Postponed

With regret, Experiences Canada confirms it will be postponing its Youth Leadership Forum on Reconciliation planned for this coming June 27-July 4th in Manitoba until Summer 2021.  We appreciate this news will be a disappointment for those young people who have put time and effort into their applications, however the health and safety of our participants and communities must come first. For the past month, we have monitored the progress of the pandemic. Canadians have worked hard to #slowthespread and #flattenthecurve and we had very much hoped to host one of the first opportunities for Canadian youth to once again gather together. More Information

This year’s theme: Reconciliation

The Youth Leadership Forum on Reconciliation will bring together 64 senior high school youth (ages 14-18) selected from across Canada based on their answer to the question “what does Reconciliation mean to you?”.  We’re looking for inspiration using whatever medium you choose that will spark ideas or strategies that could foster greater dialogue and understanding among non-Indigenous and Indigenous young people. The week-long leadership forum will be held in summer 2021, and will be developed in full partnership with Manitoba’s Indigenous organizations with half of the programming led by Indigenous organizations and community leaders. Youth will be selected from across Canada representing the geographic, linguistic, socio-economic and cultural diversity of the country, with half of the participants selected being Indigenous.

Here's a closer look at what to expect!

Our Youth Leadership Forums build on the successful Canada 150&Me project presented in 2017. In 2019 we held our Youth Forum on Diversity and Inclusion. The Experiences Canada Diversity and Inclusion Yearbook commemorates the weeklong gathering of youth from across Canada who came together to learn more about the barriers to building inclusive communities. Take a closer look at the reflections and impact of past participants by downloading a free digital copy here    

Program Partners

The Youth Leadership Forum on Reconciliation was co-developed between Experiences Canada and Indigenous partners located in Manitoba. All workshops, activities, youth leaders and youth participants will consist of 50% Indigenous and 50% non-Indigenous people. Youth will have the opportunity to learn about Indigenous teachings, traditions, cultures and the contemporary issues and challenges that Indigenous people face. At the end of the week, youth will present what they learned in an interactive performance they create themselves. More Information

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Register by February 15, 2021, for the chance to travel to Winnipeg and attend our week-long forum on Reconciliation.

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The Program

  The week-long leadership forum will be held in Winnipeg in summer 2021 (Date tbc) and will be developed in full partnership with Manitoba’s Indigenous organizations with half of the programming led by Indigenous organizations and…

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Please follow the below steps to register for the forum:   Complete the Registration Form by February 15, 2021. An email will automatically be sent to you with your login details. If you don’t receive this email, please con…

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