The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge

Every Tue 2009

Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2010.

The Mathieu Da Costa Challenge (MDC) is an annual writing and artwork contest open to youth between the ages of 9 and 18. The Challenge encourages young Canadians to embark on their own personal voyage of discovery by learning about the contributions that Canadians of different backgrounds have made in building our country.

Participants must submit an original piece of writing or artwork celebrating the contributions to the building of Canada made by Canadians of Aboriginal, African or other ethnocultural background. Winning entries are selected from three age groups (9–12, 13–15 and 16–18).

Winners in both competitions will receive prizes including:
• an all-expenses paid trip to Ottawa (Ontario) in March 2010;
• VIP seating at the Mathieu Da Costa Challenge or the Racism. Stop It! NVC Awards Ceremonies taking place in Ottawa;
• a certificate of achievement and other prizes.

  Canadian High Schools Model United Nations (CAHSMUN) Conference

On the 1st every month

The Canadian High Schools Model United Nations (CAHSMUN) Conference is one of the premier conferences simulating the United Nations for high school-aged students in Western North America. Based in Vancouver, Canada and now going into its fourth year in 2010, we strive to bring together high schools students from all walks of life for our conference in March 2010.

At CAHSMUN, we hope to not only facilitate quality debate during the conference, but also introduce to the delegates the delicate state and complexities of international affairs, as well as the skills needed for effective conflict resolution. The conference allows delegates to experience first-hand the difficulties that diplomats must overcome in order to allow the world to move forward. Above all, CAHSMUN is a tremendous learning opportunity for emerging leaders of the next generation.

Registration opens Nov 1st. For registration deadlines and dates of the actual conference, click the link.

  NO HATE Digital Filmmaking Bootcamp

On the 9th every month

Be creative in supporting human rights and social injustice in your community. Out in Schools offers a spring break digital filmmaking workshop for youth which focus' on diversity and anti-homophobia messages. The 2010 Bootcamp will take place March 8-12. Apply now! contact Ross, ross@outonscreen.com

  Training Module on creating safe spaces for LGBTQ youth

Every Tue

The National Youth Advocacy Coalition has a training module around creating safe spaces for LGBTQ youth. You can access this training via iTunes video, YouTube or with slides (no narration) and handouts. The materials include pre and post tests. It's easy to read and understand material suitable for staff and volunteer training as well as a participant orientation session. Check it out at www.nyacyouth.org/pages.php?id=20