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NACY News
Your Vote Matters
As we push through the 4th wave of the pandemic and into a fall election, many voters are wondering how best to cast their vote. In addition to the uncertainties associated with voting safely, university students have found themselves without on campus voting, leaving students away from home unsure about how to vote.
So what are our options?
- At any Elections Canada office until September 14th.
- By Mail. Apply for a vote by mail package by September 14th
- At Advance Polls between September 10 - 13. Make sure to check where you can find the Advance Polls in your riding as they may be different from your regular polling station.
- On Election Day on September 20th at your regular polling station.
If you are looking for more information on voting, including how your mail-in votes are kept safe and secure, visit Elections Canada online to learn more.
Apathy is Boring provides youth with resources to Make a Plan to vote and offers a Youth-focused newsletter feed summarizing developments on the campaign trai
In Case You Missed It
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Millennials and Gen Z are experiencing a once-in-a-generation economic crisis at a formative time period in their lives. From frustrating school disruptions to heartbreaking job layoffs to the concerning mental health crisis, this is not how young people envisioned starting out their adult lives. If we don’t do something about it, young people in Canada may be dealing with the economic and social fallout from this pandemic for the next 10 years.
Given the unprecedented threat to young people’s prospects and potential, we need a unique approach that meets the moment with urgency and ambition.
Upcoming Programs
Career Choices Program
Experiences Canada has launched a new program aimed to help high school students navigate the many possibilities that are available to them after high school, help them sort through online resources, and to build their awareness and confidence in the skills that they already possess. Their Career Choices program will include monthly webinars and workshops, online learning modules, vlogs highlighting different professions, teaching resources and additional resources.
UNICEF Canada launches #VoteForEveryChild Election Advocacy Campaign
Children and youth won't get to vote in next month's federal election, but their futures will be on the ballot. After all the sacrifices young people have made to keep their families safe, we need a plan that puts their well-being at the centre of Canada's COVID-19 recovery. Visit our #VoteForEveryChild campaign page where you can send a letter to the candidates in your riding, download the campaign policy book, and more.
Youth Leadership Forum on Reconciliation
Applications have reopened for Experiences Canada’s Youth Leadership Forum on Reconciliation. This forum is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth between the ages of 14 and 25, and it will take place virtually October 13th – 17th. They are also pleased to introduce the new Canada Life Reconciliation in Action Micro-Grants – which will provide each participant with seed funding to run a reconciliation project in their own community at the end of the forum.
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2021
This week will focus on continuing the Important conversations from Every Child Matters as well as the truths of the Indigenous treaties, First Nation, Métis and Inuit land claims, and the residential schools system. This event will provide historical workshops, exclusive video content, and activities for students — all supported by artistic and cultural performances by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists.
On September 30th, Orange Shirt Day, a special program will be held to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Member Feature
Junior Achievement in Canada continues to evolve as a leader and recognized provider of financial literacy, career-readiness, and entrepreneurship programming for youth in grades 3-12. In April 2020 JA Digital Campus was launched in an effort to make JA programs fully accessible and relevant through the provision of digital resources. For the 2021-22 school year the Campus has been updated to include a new landing page, and updated teacher, volunteer led, and self-directed programs. JA continues to expand its online course offerings through partnerships with other charities offering educational programming for an efficient reach to Canadian teachers and youth.
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Good News Stories
You are working hard everyday to support children and youth in the community and we want to share your successes with you!
Each month we are looking to highlight a member organization by sharing a Good News story.
If you have a story just waiting to be heard, let us know!
