#STOPHATE Provincial Youth Forum: April 22

#STOPHATEAB Provincial Youth Forum

April 22, 2015

The #STOPHATEAB Provincial Youth Forum, hosted by the Alberta Hate Crime Committee, will engage young people in responding to hate in Alberta. We would like to thank the Department of Justice, Government of Canada for their support to this forum as part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.

Who:

Young people, between the ages of 16-24.

What will we be doing at the forum?

Foster an understanding of hate, its impacts and the important role young people can play in being an active witness

Hear from young people who have experienced hate first-hand

Play an integral role in creating identities and scenarios related to hate which will be incorporated into an interactive smart phone app

Connect and share ideas with youth from across Alberta

Kickstart the #stophateab campaign by engaging in social media and sharing perspectives on hate and inclusion

Watch the 2015 Calgary Hate Crime Awards ceremony and engage with award recipients

Participant Options:

Participants will participate virtually in a half day program from 9 am – 11:30 am. A select number of schools will host local events at this point to present local AHCC awards and foster a conversation with students.

To Confirm Your Participation/Register:

email info@jhcentre.org or call 780.453.2638

Thank you to the Department of Justice, Government of Canada for their support to this forum as part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week.