2025 Global Citizenship Youth Conference: Participant Application

Global Citizenship Youth Conference: Participant Application

Who: Youth from the four Atlantic provinces, ages 15-17

What: A three-day overnight conference exploring global issues

When: July 3-6, 2024

Where: Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

About the Conference:

The Global Citizenship Youth Conference invites youth (ages 15-17) to learn about, and take action on, global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation, participants will spend three days (July 3-6, 2025) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.

Through interactive activities, discussion, games, reflection, and more, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict, human rights, Indigenous realities, the Sustainable Development Goals, refugee experiences, poverty and food sovereignty, gender equity, environment, anti-racism, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities, and more.

Why Attend:

The conference is an opportunity for youth to get informed, get inspired, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants will meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will:
- Connect with others who are committed to social justice and effective global citizenship
- Challenge systems and barriers that block change
- Create skills that foster personal and professional social change
- Identify actionable Change within their communities and circles
The conference is free of charge, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC will arrange and cover the expense of all travel for youth participants.

*Please note that while we would love to accept all applicants, due to the high interest in the conference we will not be able to. It is best to apply as soon as possible, as space is limited!

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. We will inform all applicants, successful or not.
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