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May 5 to May 12: Toronto celebrates International Youth Week
Started in 1995 by a small grassroots movement in Canada, the Youth Week has become over the years an international celebration of youth culture, talents and dedication to making a positive change at home and around the world.
This year's International Youth Week theme is "I Am, Because We Are"-an English translation of traditional South African Ubuntu philosophy that reflects the importance of community, connection and our relationships to one another.
International Youth Week encourages young people to take action on issues that are important to them.
Post date: May 2, 2007
Youth and supporters of youth are invited Sunday, May 6, 2007 to the International Youth Week launch event hosted by the Youth Action Committee (YAC) of Campaign 2000. The event includes a reception, screenings of two films produced by young film makers, and a question and answer period with filmmakers.
The launch event will set the stage for the week-long celebration of youth culture in the city, as youth activities are held around the world.
Also featuring an additional screening of the internationally acclaimed film “Khaled”, the Toronto launch event will shine a light on critical issues facing youth today and celebrate their power to make positive changes in our city, as evidenced by the Youth Action Committee members and their mission to eradicate child and family poverty.
International Youth Week Launch:
Date: May 6, 2007
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: National Film Board Mediatheque, 150
John Street (at Richmond Street)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, street parking available.
Event Program:
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. |
Reception (light refreshments and drinks, mingling) |
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Hear the Story a documentary made
by a diverse group of Toronto youth struggling with critical
issues (unemployment, discrimination, violence) in their communities. |
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Questions & Answers with filmmakers |
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. |
Khaled, by Iranian-Canadian director Asghar Massombagi. One of Canada’s top 10 in 2001, the film is a powerful portrait of life in a Toronto housing project as seen through the eyes of a 10-year-old boy who attempts to hide the death of his chronically ill, single mother |
For further information: Jason Lem, 416.595.9230 x 314, Campaign 2000 Youth Action Committee.
The Youth Action Committee of Campaign 2000 (http://yac.campaign2000.net/) is a youth driven and motivated group focusing on work to end child and family poverty. YAC participants want to work together to make change in their communities and in the lives of all Canadians. The Youth Action Committee is supported by Family Service Association of Toronto and Central Neighbourhood House. It is a proud supporter of the Make Poverty History campaign.
