"We're on the edge of change in PEI. It’s important that the transition is what youth and young people want and need."
"IT’S NOT JUST WHAT'S IN YOUR HEAD BUT WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART THAT DRIVES CHANGE."
“We don’t have TO choose between our young people and our elders, we need intergenerational collaboration across communities."
Katharine MacDonald from the Steering Committee shared some research on similar events that have been held over the years. Including one dating back to 1880. Katherine's slides are available to look through on the right.
"We’re a small place but we have big potential." |
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"VOTE FOR 16 YEARS +" |
"Helping international students" |
Emily Coffin
Terrence Taylor
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Heather and Lenny Gallant
Amber James
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Cristina Morales
Keir White
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YDAY 2016
Craziest thing you've ever seen We've got youth drivin' a change A re-arrange of PEI Spreading the wings to fly Into a future That cannot be predicted by any computer A vision beyond division A decision To take a stand today Here's what you had to say: Grew up thinking this was not a great place "Oh you're staying?" Time for us to start playing proud Loud Change the default to pride Open up wide To rural internet We have to set This right We've got to get more megabytes Become leader in technology Talking gigabyte downloads see! |
Teens don't realize what we've got
How to wake up to the shock Of what we have? Spreading the work Undeterred By the narrative of "have not" Checking it to "have got"! This must be intergenerational Relational Across the ages and silos So we grow Together Become collectively clever Make it affordable: Education, housing, childcare These should be staple fare Accessible information Through the education system |
Especially building entrepreneurship
To uplift The island An education that is adaptable Flexible For all That is the call. The great equalizer is tech It's a good bet Let's take the risks to get it moving Or we 'll be losing out thirst To get to the future first. There are not more prizes for predicting The rain The pain New starts It's time to build the arks New starts It's time to build the arks. |
Celebrate culture, our diversity, and newcomers ... address gaps in opportunities.
Change narratives and attitudes
Value and support all paths to learning: Traditional and non-traditional education
More social supports where needed
Transportation ●Public transport, biking, car sharing etc… |
Employment and job opportunities that are stable and flexible
Nurture entrepreneurship
Accessible, high-speed internet for all islanders
Early youth engagement and skill building
K-12 Support
Involve youth in governance and policy issues
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"the commitments coming out of today are essential for the long-term growth and success of this province." |
"TO BE CREATIVE, TO BE INNOVATIVE, AND TO CHALLENGE ONE ANOTHER."
"WE CAN BE MORE CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE THROUGH DIVERSITY." |
“You are more than enough" |
“I CHOOSE TO LOVE MYSELF & I CHOOSE TO LOVE OTHERS” |
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"Story time in the dark- thank you for sharing your light" |
"I wish everyone in PEI could hear Candy’s speech" |