National Youth Forum 2024

Welcome to the Experiences Canada National Youth Forum, an extraordinary opportunity for youth ages 15-18 to embark on a transformative journey of discovery and connection. In 2024, delve into the critical theme of Reconciliation against the backdrop of Ottawa, Ontario, where Indigenous entrepreneurs, leaders, knowledge keepers, and residential school survivors will share their stories. With all major costs covered, our Forum will bring together 50 passionate youth from each province and territory, fostering friendships, building an alumni support network, and offering a chance to become leaders, volunteers, and mentors. Join us for an unforgettable experience that goes beyond borders, introducing hundreds of teens to the rich tapestry of Canadian regions, cultures, and histories.

Theme: Reconciliation

July 3-7, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario

Open to youth ages 15-18

Experiences Canada is excited to be able to bring youth together for this innovative Forum. A total of 50 youth between the ages of 15-18 from each province and territory will be selected to attend four bilingual, expert-led pre-forum webinars on topics related to Reconciliation (2024) followed by in-person, multi-day events and activities focused on the same two themes in each city.

 

Building on the success of our 2022 Allyship Forum in Winnipeg, participants in the 2024 Forum on Reconciliation will hear from Indigenous entrepreneurs, leaders, knowledge keepers, elders, and residential school survivors. 

Expected Outcomes:

  • 50 teens introduced to new regions, cultures, histories of Canada
  • Friendships and an alumni support network – for life
  • First-hand learning from experts in reconciliation 
  • Opportunity to visit cultural institutions, historical sites, and locales unique to Ottawa and surrounding regions
  • Participant produced podcasts on their experiences from the Ottawa Forum
  • Library of free learning resources on the themes available before, during and after the Forum
  • Opportunities to become youth leaders, volunteers, and mentors

Youth Leaders

Our Youth Leaders act as hosts, mentors, chaperones and workshop facilitators for the duration of the program. Youth Leaders assist in the planning and preparation of the webinars, advising and participating in the creation of the online workshops and supplementary tools and resources, and leading podcast production teams. Youth leaders play an important role in facilitating various program activities and mentoring youth through their final podcast or webinar presentation.

Thanks to Our Funders

This program would not be possible without the generous support of our funders. 

We thank our 2024 program partners

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.

You can help ensure our programs are accessible to all. Please consider making a donation, allowing youth to stay connected and participate in our programs.

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