TERRY FOX CANADIAN YOUTH CENTRE

MAY 3-8, 2016 | OTTAWA, ONTARIO

20164-H CanadaCitizenship Congress

WELCOME

Community Engagement and Communications

Civic engagement is a cornerstone of 4-H activities across Canada and around the world. From public speaking to volunteering their time at local events or on the other side of the world, youth are demonstrating community leadership through 4-H. Today’s Generation Z is fundamentally redefining how we communicate – from the tools we use to the way we engage with each other.

As they Learn To Do By Doing, we continue to build opportunities for youth to become engaged and have an authentic voice at the table. The opportunities are endless for active community involvement and positive change. 4-H believes in the ability of youth to make a meaningful difference both locally and globally.

They do this by:

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• Making a positive difference in the world around them• Seeking out ways to lend a hand and to take action• Advocating for what matters to them, and helping others to do the same• Being a role model for the change they want to see in the world.

Community engagement impacts

youth in

positive ways:

They are more likely to stay in school and do better academically.

They develop a stronger sense of confidence and self-esteem.

They develop deeper relationships with family and peers.

They are more able to develop values and compassion for others. It’s a young person’s right to participate in matters that affect them.

source: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified by Canada in 1989

of Canada’s volunteers are youth aged 15 to 24. source: StatsCan58%

We are so excited to host 62 delegates from across Canada at the 2016 Citizenship Congress! Within this document are resources such as key information, a dress to impress guideline and the schedule for all activities.

At this year’s Congress, we are exploring the theme of “Canada: Redefining Rural,” which falls under the Community Engagement & Communications Leadership Development Pillar.

Key Information

Canada: Redefining Rural

4-H Canada’s 44th Citizenship Congress will seek to explore the social, environmental health and economic impact that rural communties had on Canadian history and its contemporary challenges they face in the expansion of

urban centres.

Under this year’s theme, “Canada: Redefining Rural” delegates will consider the changes, challenges and

opportunities taking place in Canada’s rural communities.

Participants will be asked to identify the leadership role they can play in advancing rural issues and keeping rural

communities vibrant and relevant.

Flights and Airport ArrivalsWe recommend checking-in 24 hours in advance on the Air Canada or WestJet site using your 6 digit alphanumeric code on

your flight itinerary next to the flight details.

4-H Canada staff will be coordinating shuttle buses from the airport to the hotel. When you arrive at the airport, look out for 4-H staff to direct you to the shuttle. We’ll be well-branded and

marked in GREEN!

Baggage fees of $25 are the responsibility of the individual participant and will be charged at check-in time. All participants under 18 should carry a travel consent form signed by their

parents or guardians.

Location and Emergency Contact

Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre 1805 De Gaspe Avenue Ottawa, ON K1K 0A4

1-800-361-0419

Your main point of contact is Emily Brown

Program Manager, 4-H Canadaebrown@4-h-canada.ca

1-613-316-5422

Workshop Registration Please register through your Fluid account on http://register.4-h-canada.ca and fill out the

required form.

If you encounter any difficulty please email:

Rachael van Rijn Program Coordinator, 4-H Canada

rvanrijn@4-h-canada.ca

Open Space Technology

During the Citizenship Congress, there will be an opportunity for YOU to take over the agenda! What conversations do you want to dig deeper into? What

hasn’t been discussed at all?

The floor will be yours, during OST.

Pin Swap

Pin swapping is a 4-H tradition. Members are invited to seek out pins that represent their home communities, universities, businesses and industries, institutions and

of course, provinces.

While there won’t be formal time for pin swapping in the agenda, there are many opportunities to exchange pins.

Debate Resolution

The resolution for this year’s debate is: “Be it resolved that Canadian citizens have the

opportunity to vote online/digitally in the next Federal election.”

Debate Roles

Each delegate will be assigned one of the following roles, for our Parliamentary Debate Simulation:

Key Information

• Government• Official Opposition• Third Party• Speaker of the House• Parliamentary Clerks• Parliamentary Press Gallery

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Provincial Spotlights will take place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress and are an opportunity to share and celebrate what the different provinces delegates represent. This year, each group is asked to prepare a 7-8 minute presentation. Presentations will cover one of the following two topics:

Provincial Spotlight

Celebrating 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress Alumni

Since the early ‘70s, 4-H members from across Canada have been gathering in Ottawa each year to learn about Canada, government, agriculture, business and more. 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress Delegates will be reaching out to alumni of the program and sharing these experiences to the group.

Recognizing Catalysts for Change in Provincial Communities

Rural communities face many challenges but behind these issues are leaders adding to the dialogue and responding with positive ideas.

4-H Canada Citizenship Congress Delegates will address the challenges in their communities with a focus on recognizing youth champions and other community advocates who work hard to inspire and redefine rural.

Smart Business

Business Casual

DRESS TOIMPRESS

Thrive in every casual or business environment with these 4-H Canada dress to impress tips. Whether it’s for professional, everyday or special occasion attire such as the Citizenship Congress, the following guideline will help delegates dress for every occasion.

CasualAppropriate for social gatherings, travel days

and evening entertainment.

Appropriate for workshops, plenaries and roundtable discussions.

Appropriate for conferences, briefing presentations and Parliament Hill visits.

We recommend:• Good jeans or khakis• Golf or t-shirt• Sweaters• Comfortable shoes• Sneakers

We avoid:• Ripped jeans,• Offensive or branded clothing• Shoes with holes• Tank tops, muscle shirts • Pajama pants• Leggings

We recommend: • Dress pants, skirts or neatly pressed khakis • Crisp collared shirt or blouse • Button down or polo shirts • Dress shoes. boots, heels or flats

We avoid:• Athletic shoes or flip flops• T-shirts and jeans• Leggings

We recommend: • Suit or business style attire• Business style dress• Dress skirt or pants with dress shirt• Tie • Polished dress shoes or boots• Tights or pantyhose if applicable

We avoid:• Denim• Athletic shoes or flip flops• T-shirts and jeans• Leggings

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SCHEDULE

CONFERENCE WELCOME

• Icebreakers

4:30pm

OPENING BANQUET

• Reception and dinner at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre• Welcome Speech from Shannon Benner, 4-H Canada CEO

5:30pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

• Doug Griffiths, President, 13 Ways Inc. “13 Ways to Kill a Community”

6:30pm

COMMITTEE MEETINGS7:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO DEBATE8:00pm

• Networking and fun, hosted by 4-H Canada’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

SOCIAL TIME8:45pm

Day 1: May 3

SCHEDULE

BREAKFAST

• Breakfast served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

7:45am

PROVINCIAL SPOTLIGHT

• Celebrating 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress Alumni• Recognizing Catalysts for Change in Provincial Communities

8:30am

MORNING PLENARY

• Leanne Findly, Senior Social Science Researcher, Statistics Canada “Rural Youth in Canada”

9:00am

ROUNDATABLES AND WORKSHOPS

• “Thriving Rural Communitites”• “Agriculture in the Future”• “Who’s Job is it Anyway?”

10:00am

LUNCH

• Lunch served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

12:00pm

PLENARY WORKSHOP

• Emily Brown, 4-H Canada “Owning the Rural Story”

1:00pm

Day 2: May 4“Opportunities in Rural Canada”

ROUNDATABLES AND WORKSHOPS

• “Thriving Rural Communitites”• “Intergenerational Activities in Community Development”

11:00am

SCHEDULE

DEBATE PREPARATION3:00pm

COMMITTEE MEETINGS4:30pm

• Learn To Do By Doing with 4-H leaders from across Canada

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY5:00pm

• Dinner served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

DINNER6:00pm

• Delegates present ideas on how rural communities can share their story

RURAL CANADA IN THE MEDIA FOLLOW-UP7:00pm

BON FIRE8:00pm

Day 2: May 4“Opportunities in Rural Canada”

SOCIAL TIME9:00pm

• Networking and fun, hosted by the Social Rec Committee

• Hosted by the Bon Fire Committee

INTRODUCTION TO THE DEBATE

• Election of Speaker• Selection of Non-Party Roles• Division into Parties

2:00pm

SCHEDULE

BREAKFAST

• Breakfast served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

7:15am

DEPARTURE

• Buses leave for Parliament Hill

8:00am

WELCOME

• Greetings from special 4-H Canada guests

9:15am

TOURS OF PARLIAMENT HILL

• An insider look to Canada’s Parliament Hill

10:00am

HOSPITALITY SERVICE

• Lunch served at Parliament Hill• Greetings from special 4-H Canada guests

12:00pm

QUESTION PERIOD

• Delegates experience all the action in the House of Commons as Canada’s elected officials debate the issues

2:00pm

Day 3: May 5“Canada’s Capital”

RURAL MP PANEL

• Panel discussion featuring Canadian MP’s on Redefining Canada

11:15am

SCHEDULE

DINNER

• Dinner served at the Tucker’s Marketplace

4:30pm

DEPARTURE

• Depart to the Museum of History

5:45pm

HISTORY MUSEUM VISIT

• Your Country. Your History. Your Museum.

6:00pm

DEPARTURE

• Return to Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

8:00pm

PREPARATION FOR DEBATE8:30pm

Day 3: May 5“Canada’s Capital”

SOCIAL TIME9:15pm

• Networking and fun, hosted by the Social Rec committee

OTTAWA’S BYWARD MARKET

• Visit the historic Byward Market in downtown Ottawa

3:30pm

SCHEDULE

BREAKFAST

• Breakfast served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

8:00am

PROVINCIAL SPOTLIGHT

• Celebrating 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress Alumni• Recognizing Catalysts for Change in Provincial Communities

8:30am

MORNING PLENARY

• Caro Loutfi, Executive Director, Apathy is Boring “What’s up with Youth Engagement in Canada”

9:00am

• “So You Want to Change the World, Eh?”• “Better Together”• “Creative Expressions of Civic Engagement”

ROUNDTABLES AND WORKSHOPS10:00am

PASSAGES AND REAFFIRMATION

• Hear from new Canadian citizens about why they chose Canada and how they were welcomed

• Delegates have the opportunity to express their pride as Canadians

1:00pm

Day 4: May 6“Cultivating Welcoming Communities”

LUNCH

• Lunch served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

12:00pm

• “Creative Expressions of Civic Engagement”• “Cultivating Welcoming Communities”

ROUNDTABLES AND WORKSHOPS11:00am

SCHEDULE

DINNER

• Dinner at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

5:30pm

COMMITTEE MEETINGS6:30pm

PREPARATION FOR DEBATE

• Pre-debate preparation time

7:00pm

HERITAGE MINUTES

• An entertaining look at Canadian history and heritage, in minute long snippets

8:30pm

SOCIAL TIME9:30pm

Day 4: May 6“Cultivating Welcoming Communities”

• Networking and fun, hosted by the Social Rec Committee

OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY

• “What can we as young people do to ensure resiliency and vibrancy of life and commmunity in rural and remote Canada?”

3:00pm

SCHEDULE

• Breakfast served at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre

BREAKFAST8:30am

PROVINCIAL SPOTLIGHT

• Celebrating 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress Alumni• Recognizing Catalysts for Change in Provincial Communities

9:00am

MORNING PLENARY

• Mathieu Rouleau, 4-H Quebec Alumnus “Empowering Rural Youth”

9:30am

TOURING OTTAWA

• Join 4-H Canada on a bus tour around the heart of the nation’s capital

10:00am

DEBATE1:30pm

LUNCH

• Boxed lunch will be offered to 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress delegates

12:30pm

Day 5: May 7

• Be it resolved that Canadian citizens have the opportunity to vote online / digitally in the next Federal Election.

SCHEDULE

DEBATE DEBRIEF

• Return to hotel and celebrate a job well done!

4:00pm

CLOSING BANQUET

• Reflect and celebrate 4-H Canada Citizenship Congress 2016

6:00pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

• Morgan Baskin, Former City of Toronto Mayoral Candidate “Making a Change without a Vote”

7:00pm

CLOSING ACTIVITY

• Delegates release themselves of the things that hold them back from engagement opportunities, while simultaneously acknowledging the things that keeps them anchored, focused and motivated

8:00pm

DANCE9:00pm

Day 5: May 7

4-H Canada invites you to get social during the 2016 Citizenship Congress! Post your comments, insights and photos throughout the conference on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or your favourite social media channel using the hashtag:

#4HCC16

You can also follow 4-H Canada’s coverage by:

GET SOCIAL

facebook.com/4HCanada @4HCanada @4HCanada

Thank You to Our Partners

Program questions? Emily Brown ebrown@4-h-canada.ca

Airport, hotel or registration questions? Rachael van Rijn at rvanrijn@4-h-canada.ca

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