INTRODUCTION

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A CONGRESS OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLES YOUTH PROJECT

Welcome from the CAP NYC

The National Youth Council (CAP NYC) teamed up with Apathy is Boring to create these sets of workshops and civic engagement tools for Aboriginal Youth.

Our goal is that these tools will help increase your confidence to approach your leaders, get involved and feel empowered to create positive change in your home communities.

After all, we are the leaders of today!

HOW TO:TALK TO BIG-

WIGS

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You are their boss. Make sure they are doing a

good job.

GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU

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1. DO YOUR RESEARCH

Find out: • What level of government is

responsible?• What has been done already?• What they think about the

issue?

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2. WRITE THEM A LETTER

What makes a good letter?• Short• Polite• Convincing

GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU

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3. MEET WITH THEM

• Call their office • Make an appointment• Do your homework• Smile.

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4. WRITE A PETITION

How many signatures do you need to require a response?

Addressed to the House of CommonsState the issue and request at the top of each page

Name Signature Address John Hancock John Hancock 123 Abc Rd. Ottawa

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Twenty-Five.

HOW TO:MAKE A

DIFFERENCE

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1. See a problem.2. Learn from how other people

try to solve it.3. Take action.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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NISHIYUU WALKERS

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Join a movement. OR

Start something new.

Take action.

HOW TO START A MOVEMENT

GETINFORMED Photo Credit:

Michael Swan

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GETTING INFORMED

COMPARING DIFFERENT NEWS STORIES

BALANCEDFOR AGAINST

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GETTING INFORMED

Focus Taiwan News Channel: “Climate Change More Dangerous Than Nuclear Power: EPA Minister”

CBC News: “Global Warming Signs Unmistakable”

The Tyee: “Latest Species Threatened By Climate Change: Mussels”

World Resources Institute: “What Do We Need To Know In A Changing Climate”

National Post: “Rex Murphy: Global Warming Runs Out of Gas”

Sun News: “The Science Against Global Warming: Report”

Mail Online: “The Great Green Con no 1: The Hard Proof That Finally Shows Global Warming Forecasts That Are Costing You Billions Were WRONG All Along”

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KNOW WHERE TO GO

• Read different news sources• Check out Government websites• Follow twitter and bloggers

• Eg. Chief Betty Anne Lavallée, Wab Kinew, APTNnews, mediaindigena.com

• Read a book about it• Ask an Elder

GETTING INFORMED

HOW TO:REACH OUT

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REACHING OUT

It’s more fun to dance with

friends.

Photo Credit: K. Kendall

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MAKE IT EASY

Why is it hard to get involved?

Photo Credit: Daniel Orth

HOW TO: REACH OUT

1. Make it easy.2. Talk to your friends face to face.3. There are many ways to be

involved.4. No one knows everything, but

everyone needs to participate.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

Photo Credit: Robert Thivierge

Thank-You!