The structure of this conference, which typically spans over 3 days, involves bringing together all of the key components of a local community and the youth that will soon be stepping into roles within that community. Our team of organizers will work with your City Liaisons to determine areas that will require our focus. Our objective is to bring the issues to light and then involve the youth in a problem solving capacity. Encouraging young people to think about who they want to be, what will be their core values, recognizing their strengths and how they can use those values and strengths to benefit others is at the forefront of all our workshops and presentations. We believe that regardless of your current station or situation today….tomorrow brings new opportunities to live the life you dream of and to help make a difference for others and the society you live in. We encourage the motto “Become a part of the solution (not the problem) whenever you can”.
A Fabulous 2-3 Day Conference that helps youth and their community connect - Day one of the conference is a fun celebration of what makes your community unique and will include theme songs and a slide show of happy people, places and events within your community. Whenever possible we will use speakers from that area to share stories as well as their dreams for the community they live in. After we celebrate the wonderful things about where you live, we start to also introduce the issues that are currently plaguing the community. The question is “Who is responsible to heal a sick society?” – the question will be presented to the audience and then….. the work can begin.
We have educational speakers who will deliver impactful messages that will both inspire and motivate youth to get excited about the future. Several workshops will be conducted and they will all be encouraging young people to think about who they want to be, what will be their core values, recognizing their strengths and how they can use those values and strengths to benefit others. Learning that helping others, and making a difference is the key to feeling good about yourself and this is a fundamental message throughout the conference. Pointing out that there are many ways they can help their community heal right now is of important significance, as well as discussions about what their place in society will be as they grow older. The outcome of this conference is widespread, igniting a feeling of empowerment with youth and the members of the community to implement the changes needed to enhance life in their little part of the world.
This event brings people together, it offers opportunities to bond homeless people to the working class, and Indigenous youth to other youth who have segregated themselves for various reasons. We are more alike than different and this event will showcase that message by sharing stories and putting a spotlight on how dysfunctional thinking and actions poison our communities.
A fun and inspiring aspect of the conference is the segment of “Dream Supporters” who offer insight and inspiration to youth who may be dreaming of a certain career. We have a “dream supporter” who has been in the music industry for over 35 years and she understands the passion young people feel about music and performing. In her workshop, she shares her own experiences, she inspires youth to follow their dreams while remaining grounded, navigating disappointment and embracing small achievements. Other “Dream Supporters” can be members of your own community; Doctors, Nurses, Fire Fighters, Police Officers and Members of City Council. Their stories of passion, goal setting, endurance and the rewards of a successful career will no doubt inspire youth to dream where their life can go if they set their minds to it.
All Societies and Organizations in the chosen community will be contacted and invited to contribute a speaker to the event….they will have an opportunity to educate everyone about why their organization was established and what they offer to support the community. Our organizers will also require a liaison in the School District to assist us in organizing the venue for the event, which is most often the Secondary School Auditorium and classrooms to be used for the workshops.
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2020 Conference To Be Confirmed.....
The Winner of This Year's Conference has been decided....Thompson, MB!!!
Currently we are waiting for their acceptance
Currently we are waiting for their acceptance