|
 Rural
Alberta activists unite to 'Shape Their World!'
Over
90 Alberta high school students travelled to Gull Lake,
AB, March 14-16 to take part in the ‘Shape Your World
Conference’ organized by Rural Roots & CFCA. Students
had the opportunity to hear the inspiring stories of local
activists, including Jon Jon Rivero (NO Sweat), Ravi Jaipaul
(Walk for Darfur), and Leila Darwish (The Sierra Club).
They also participated in hands-on workshops promoting the
Millennium Development Goals. Vancouver-based NGO ‘Check
Your Head’ tackled the issue of climate change, while
a local UofA student group called ‘Earth Vibe’
showed kids how easy it is to be ‘green.’ Many
other creative activism workshops encouraged students to
use spoken word poetry, hip-hop, dance, drumming, and jewellery
to take action on social justice issues. The weekend was
filled with lots of energy, hands-on learning, and positive
vibes from all who participated in Shape Your World 2008.
"It’s super to be able to hear people your age
take action in so many different areas, and that they’re
actually making a difference" – Yasmine
Abbas, participant, age 16.
Youth ages 14-20 were invited to participate in the the
4th Annual Youth Conference. Send a delegation from your
school or community. Cost is $60 and includes all workshops,
meals and accomodation. Return transportation is an additional
$10 from Red Deer or Edmonton or Calgary.
For more information or to participate in the Rural Roots
Youth Action Project please contact:
Fiona Cavanagh (Fiona@changeforchildren.org)
or Diana (ruralroots.cfca@gmail.com)
Change for Children 2nd Floor, 10808-124St. Edmonton AB
T5M 0H3 Phone (780) 448-1505 or Fax: (780) 448-1507.
List
of what to bring
Registration
form and Waiver
form
|
