The newly created Youth Take Charge Program plays a major part in the modernization of Canadian Heritage's youth programming by providing $12.3 million over three years to youth-led projects promoting youth attachment to Canada. Through partnerships with youth-serving organizations, the Program will support projects that exemplify an ability to strengthen youth attachment to Canada in the following thematic areas:
1) History and heritage
2) Civic engagement and youth service
3) Arts and culture
4) Economic activities
Through the Youth Take Charge Program, the Government of Canada will enable young Canadians to become involved in a range of activities designed to strengthen their knowledge of and attachment to Canada. Youth participants will have an opportunity to learn about Canada's rich history and diversity and become engaged and active citizens. Through their active participation, young people will become more involved in their communities and thereby strengthen our country and shared future.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for funding from the Youth Take Charge Program, your organization must be one of the following:
● a Canadian registered not-
for-profit or charitable group
● an Aboriginal government (First Nation, Inuit, or Métis) or equivalent organization
In addition, your group must:
● have a minimum of three years of experience in serving youth on a significant national or provincial/territorial scale
● have adequate security and safety policies and procedures in place
For more information please go to http://www.pch.gc.ca
Yukon/Stikine Regional Science Fair (Grade 4-12) on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Yukon College. Top 3 winners in Grades 7-12 will represent the Yukon at the Canada-wide Science Fair in Toronto, Ontario next spring. More information at: http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/innovators/sciencefair/
Annual Bridge Building Competition on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Porter Creek Secondary School. Grades 4-12 and an Open class. Up to 4 builders per bridge. A great opportunity for youth to work together while designing, testing, building and ultimately seeing their bridges tested. Plan to start building at least 1 month before the test day on April 17. All rules at: http://dl1.yukoncollege.yk.ca/innovators/bridgebuilding/
Stay-A-Day at Yukon College program for Grade 7 classes in spring. Topics may include: Chemistry, GPS, Nursing, Water Resources, Carpentry, First Aid
Association of Yukon Communities: Build Your Skills -- Upcoming Training in Teslin & Mayo
Teslin: Leadership 101: How you Lead
Date: October 15, 2010, Time: 8:30-4:30, Cost: $100.00 (cash or cheque), Location: Heritage Center
In Leadership 101 you will explore the individual, team and legislated responsibilities that will help you lead. Acquire self knowledge and skills that support the effective execution of your duties as an elected/appointed official. This workshop is intended to help you pinpoint, on a road map, where you are on the leadership journey and how to reach the destination of an effective First Nation Government
Facilitator: Michael Riseborough, Village of Haines Junction CAO
Teslin: First Nation Governance:
Date: October 16, 2010, Time: 8:30-4:30, Cost: $100.00 (cash or cheque), Location: Heritage Center
Governance is the process of decision-making. This workshop is intended to help elected/ appointed officials understand the roles and responsibilities required by their position. Additionally it will give you insight into the roles and responsibilities of staff and provide strategies that will help you engage and serve your community.
Facilitator: Michael Riseborough, Village of Haines Junction CAO
Mayo: The How to of Policy:
Date: October 22, 2010, Time: 8:45-4:30, Cost: $100.00 (cash or cheque) Lunch included, Location: Mayo This workshop is intended to help leaders address issues and make good policy decisions. Learn everything from what policy is, how to develop it, through to implementing it within your organization. Gain relevant tips and tools to help you navigate policy and gain a stronger understanding to its importance.
Facilitator: Matthew Grant, Consultant
