Our Future, Our Voice Youth Forum
2013, Summit Charting BC's Economic Future, Economy, Democracy
The future we want. What does it look like? What will it take?
In an increasingly competitive global economy, with growing environmental concerns and levels of inequality, British Columbians need to start working together to promote the wellbeing of our province and its residents. Recognizing this, SFU Public Square’s 2013 Community Summit focused on the theme: Charting A New Course For BC’s Economic Future.
The Our Future, Our Voice Youth Forum kick started the 2013 Community Summit: Charting BC's Economic Future.
Designed for youth, by youth, the forum was a chance to grapple with economic issues, make new connections, and contribute to a Citizen’s Agenda for BC’s Economic Future.
The forum was recommended for those between the ages of 16 and 25, however anyone identifying as a youth was welcomed.
10:00 a.m. (PT)
SFU Surrey
250-13450 102nd Ave., Surrey
5th Floor
About Charting BC's Economic Future
Kai Nagata
Energy & Democracy Director, Dogwood Initiative
Participants at Our Future, Our Voice are eager for change
By Jackie Pichette, Research and Communications Officer (SFU Public Square)
Youth Employment Stressors
By Dan Ward, Research Assistant (SFU Public Square), Political Science degree (Concordia University)
Our Future, Our Voice: A message to my fellow youth
By Jackie Pichette, Research and Communications Officer (SFU Public Square)
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