West Kootenay Youth Action Summit 2010

Here is a fantastic opportunity for Kootenay Youth (registration deadline is March 1st):

West Kootenay Youth Action Summit 2010

Inspiring Youth as Active Global Citizens

Sat. March 27^th 9am – 9pm (+ overnight) & Sunday 28^th 9am - 4pm

2 days 60 youth 9 engaging workshops Unlimited great ideas, inspiration & impact!

A coalition of community organizations involved in youth leadership development is putting on a two-day Youth Action Summit for high-school aged youth in the West Kootenays.

The two-day Summit is open to all high school students aged 15-18 / Grades 10-12 and is organized and conducted by youth themselves.

We use hands-on experiential learning activities to help participants develop knowledge and empathy — as well as the confidence and tools to take action in their schools and communities… to help them “become the change they wish to see in the world”… to inspire them to make hope possible for a better world.

Topics include poverty-disease cycle, human rights, armed conflict, children and war, food security, action skills training (event planning, using the media, building a culture of peace) and project planning.

Learn about important social & global issues... Gain knowledge & tools necessary

to make positive change... Network with other innovative youth!

Participants will stay overnight together on Saturday at Selkirk College.

Whether you’re already creating change in your community or looking to start, the Youth Action Summit is for you! This is a great opportunity to make an impact by gaining valuable insights and ideas, practical tools, and meaningful connections with other youth from across the West Kootenays.

Download the event poster (PDF, 270KB) and the Summit registration form (Word, 136KB)

Registration deadline: March 1, 2010

Spaces are limited and filling-up fast, so register now!

Questions?

For more information, please contact Melissa Koftinoff at 250-304-7724 or melissakoftinoff@hotmail.com.