As of 2021, there are over 7 million young people in Canada between the ages of 15 and 29, and they are the country’s most diverse and educated demographic group. As youth experts and youth, we know the power and value of activating youth in our work. Across all sectors, we depend heavily on the […]
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Join us this November for an inspiring two-part webinar on youth activism and global solidarity, featuring our 2025 ICN Youth delegates! Discover how young changemakers across Canada are addressing global priority issues, from gender equity and climate justice to human rights. Engage with passionate speakers, share your ideas, and learn how you can make a
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Challenge your thinking and spark new ideas at the 2024 CanWaCH Academy! Held from November 20 to 22, this year’s Academy has something for everyone with a wide range of practical workshops and training sessions on offer. Join us to learn about practical strategies for collecting data, essentials of crisis communication and tools and policies
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Join OCIC and Crossroads International for a virtual and interactive knowledge-sharing session with special guest Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, a key partner of Crossroads International in Kampala, Uganda. This event is open to OCIC members and representatives of other organizations working in the
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Date: July 25 Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET Cost: Free Webinar On July 25 Youth Climate Lab (YCL) leaders will discuss their non-profit organization’s beginnings, the reasons and motivation for the work and the societal gaps they noticed and were determined to fill by creating the organization. YCL was founded in 2017 as a response to
Lobby Like a Pro: Plan and Execute a Successful Lobby Day Course Overview: In this training session, we’ll provide practical tips for planning and executing a successful advocacy day. Attendees will learn how to effectively request and secure meetings, properly prepare and brief stakeholders, manage logistics, and follow up after the event to strengthen relationships.
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OCIC Youth Policy Makers Hub presents to you “Blueprint for Change”, a workshop exploring how you can be an effective advocate! Equitable policies are made possible by the courage of everyday people who advocate for better solutions. Through our workshop, you will learn how to: 1. Plan your advocacy goals; 2. Learn about the official
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What? A summit on the future of work in Canadian cities, designed and delivered by young workers, powered by the 2023 Urban Work Index (UWI) Where? Centre for Social Innovation Spadina – 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 When? May 1st and 2nd, 2024 Who? 60 Youth delegates aged 16 to 29 years old
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Are you ready to dance and paint in free-flowing motion? As part of OCIC’s World Water Day 2024 activities, let’s come together for ‘Creating Ripples: A Community Arts Workshop to Celebrate World Water Day 2024,’ a special workshop that’s all about the essence of water, combining the fluidity of movement and the beauty of performance and visual
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Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 Time: 10:00am to 7:00pm EST Location: Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo Language: English This year OCIC’s Innovation Lab 2024 will offer a unique in-person opportunity for people and organizations interested in reflecting upon their relationship to water and climate issues in local and global contexts, and in building and
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