Youth and One Simple Act
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Young Environmental Leaders of Alberta
The Young Environmental Leaders of Alberta (YELA) is one way Alberta Environment is supporting youth who have an interest in the environment, conservation and stewardship in Alberta.
YELA exists to inspire youth to care for the environment by taking action in conservation and protection through One Simple Act. YELA believes that all youth bring valuable perspectives to the fore, which leads to innovation and positive changes.
YELA is Alberta Environment’s youth engagement portal where youth can learn how to engage their peers, communities and others in One Simple Act, as well as share and showcase their own One Simple Act Success Stories.
YELA also provides networking opportunities for youth to get involved in their own community. (See Networking News below.)
Be the Change You Want to See
Take the first step to effect change in yourself and others by exploring the One Simple Act website. Get to know what One Simple Act is about and use your strengths to find a niche to make a positive impact in Alberta. Step two, commit to One Simple Act today. Step three, do something.
Lakeland Renewable Energy Video Contest
Watch some of the video entries submitted by Lakeland college students and youth. There is a high school brother and sister team, Daniel and Chantel Verbeek, who submitted one called, "Wind Power and How it can emPower your Life!" Get on there and vote for your favourite!
TD Go Green Challenge
College and university students from across the country submitted videos about how they would tackle their campus’ biggest sustainability issues. There's one submitted by U of A students called, "Sustainability Through Statistics", which focuses on using statistics to illustrate the large cumulative impacts that a campus community can have on the environment through simple changes in behaviour. Look through the entries and cast a vote.
Networking News
The Centre for Global Education facilitates programming for over 10,000 students every year from every corner of the planet. Their programming focuses on Peace and Global Education, and Higher Level Learning and Research. Check out the video conferences, Four Nations Classroom and the Alberta Virtual Classroom.
Get involved in Environment Week, held the first week in June. Host an activity or event and be a Green Stop.
Experience your summer as a Junior Forest Ranger. Information here. Participate in a seven-week summer work experience program that allows you an opportunity to explore career paths in forestry, natural resource management and earth sciences.
2011 Youth Summit on Sustainable Transportation May 6-8, 2011
Youth aged 18 - 28 years from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and Territories interested in transit and sustainable transportation are invited to apply to be delegates at this unique summit event. Delegates will come to learn, share ideas, discuss issues and opportunities and explore career paths with peers and industry professionals. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity for an expenses-paid (travel, accommodations, meals, Summit participation, and in-town transportation covered) weekend summit activity where you will meet, share ideas, network and explore career paths with peers and transit and sustainable transportation industry professionals in a welcoming setting.
Attend Dreamcatcher Aboriginal Youth Conference October 14-16, 2011
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Global Youth Assembly (GYA 2011) |
Roots & Shoots is Reaching Out
If you want to hear Dr. Jane Goodall's incredible story, introduce young people to our closest animal relative, the chimpanzee, and educate students about the plight of endangered species, then this is an opportunity for you. The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada and Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots initiated an outreach and education program with the goal to engage more Canadian youth than ever before. Over the past three months, the outreach staff have been hitting the road to speak to thousands of young Canadians and sharing a message of hope. They want to reach and inspire youth from all over the country. Want the outreach team to come to your area? Contact roots_shoots@janegoodall.ca today.
