This program, which is spread out over the course of four consecutive weekly 1 hour 15 minute meetings, teaches youth about being leaders in their communities.
Ideally, by the end of the program youth have the skillset to begin a community initiative rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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Week 1: Introductions, goals and agreements, leadership values, self leadership.
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Week 2: Qualities of a leader (I have a dream), bystander intervention, theories of change.
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Week 3: Examples of discriminatory leadership, stereotypes, fostering inclusion, Indigenous principles of leadership (potential guest speaker - budget permitting).
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Week 4: Community leaders and examples, ideation of an initiative, ideation to actualization, resources.
It is best if participants can commit to all 4 weeks as each session is important.
For grades 10-12 / ages 14-18.
Presenter bio:
Anita is a third year student of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Heavily involved in community non-profit work, Anita founded ANIMO in 2023 with the aim to cultivate meaningful community connections rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion for immigrant, refugee, and minority youth. In her free time, Anita enjoys writing, baking, and spending time with friends.
Registration required. Register online, contact tag@nvdpl.ca, or call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144.
This event takes place in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.
