Citizenship Engagement

The BCCCC-NB Youth Civic Engagement Club is a dynamic youth initiative focused on civic education, leadership development, and cultural empowerment for Afro-Canadian youth in New Brunswick.

 Purpose & Vision

The Youth Civic Engagement Club is designed to deepen the civic involvement of Afro-Canadian youth by immersing them in the workings of Canada’s democratic institutions, especially Parliament. The initiative aims to:

• Build awareness of political systems and democratic processes.
• Encourage active participation in civic life.
• Develop leadership and communication skills.
• Strengthen cultural identity and community ties.
• Increase visibility of African-Canadian youth in public spheres.

 Core Objectives

1. Civic Education & Political Literacy

• Youth will gain hands-on understanding of Canadian political institutions.
• Activities include simulations of parliamentary debates and legislative processes.
• Participants will learn how laws are made, how MPs and senators operate, and how government functions.

2. Informed Citizen Participation

• Training in parliamentary debate, legislative proposal writing, and negotiation.
• Focus on empowering youth to engage meaningfully with political systems.

3. Personal & Collective Development

• Emphasis on public speaking, leadership, teamwork, and negotiation.
• Skills gained will benefit participants in both professional and everyday contexts.

4. Cultural Empowerment

• Workshops and exchanges will explore Afro-Canadian history, identity, and lived experiences.
• Promotes pride, solidarity, and awareness of cultural contributions.

5. Community Visibility

• Media coverage and public-facing events will showcase youth leadership.
• Aims to elevate Afro-Canadian voices in New Brunswick’s social and political landscape.

🧩 Program Components

     Canadian Parliamentary System Training

• Interactive modules and expert-led sessions on how Parliament works.
• Covers roles of MPs, senators, and the legislative process.

     Parliamentary Simulations

• Youth will debate fictional bills in mock chambers.
• Topics may include tolerance, human rights, and cultural diversity.
• Guided by policy and legal experts.

     Conference Series

• Engagements with local and provincial politicians.
• Offers real-world insights into governance and political challenges.

    Media & Journalism Training

• Youth will produce media content covering their parliamentary activities.
• Mentorship from professional journalists to build communication and visibility skills.

    Lobbying & Advocacy

• Training on how to represent minority interests and influence policy.
• Focus on strategic dialogue and political representation.

    Cultural Workshops

• Celebrations of African-Canadian heritage through events and storytelling.
• Strengthens identity and fosters community pride.

🌟 Broader Impact

This initiative is more than a leadership program, it’s a platform for  equipping Afro-Canadian youth with civic knowledge, communication tools, and cultural confidence needed to thrive in your community.

 The Citizen Engagement Club aims to:

• Create future leaders who are politically savvy and socially conscious.
• Foster inclusive dialogue across communities.
• Promote systemic change through youth-led advocacy.