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For five decades, Forum has given young people opportunities to experience Canadian democracy, meet people with different perspectives and discover new ways to participate in civic life.
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young people participate in Forum each year
Established in 2012 to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, QES has grown through partnerships among post-secondary institutions, governments, philanthropic organizations and hundreds of international partners.
QE Scholars
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Discover the people, projects and stories behind Ajuinnata: The Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Arctic Inspiration Prize.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Canadian Innovation Space.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Catapult.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Governor General’s Innovation Awards.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Indigenous Teacher Education Initiative.
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Ingenious+.
years recognizing excellence in public-service journalism
prizes and fellowships awarded
Governors General have presented Michener prizes
Discover the people, projects and stories behind Restoring 24 Sussex.
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In four remote Nunavut communities: Arctic Bay, Sanikiluaq, Chesterfield Inlet, and Whale Cove, the Arctic Rose Foundation (ARF) is helping Inuit youth build confidence, leadership, and connection…
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Across Winnipeg, many Black newcomer and refugee youth face barriers that make it difficult to stay in school, find work, or feel a sense of belonging. From…
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In Charlottetown and surrounding communities, the REACH Foundation is helping youth in recovery from mental health and addiction challenges rebuild their lives through hands-on learning and paid…
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The Fireweed Institute is creating new pathways for Indigenous youth to access education, skills training, and entrepreneurship through a mobile, community-based Maker Space. Supported by the Rideau…
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For many young people, a love of science starts with discovering the world through hands-on exploration. But for many Black and Indigenous youth in Nova Scotia, opportunities…
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Across Prince Edward Island, STEAM PEI is helping youth imagine new futures through hands-on exploration in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. With support from the Rideau…
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In Saskatoon, newcomer and refugee youth are finding their voices through the Saskatoon Open Door Society’s (SODS) Newcomer Youth Philosophy Program, supported by the Rideau Hall Foundation’s…
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In Calgary and across Alberta, Safe Haven Foundation is helping unhoused and at-risk young women reclaim their futures through stable housing, trauma-informed care, and access to education.…
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Across the Greater Toronto Area, newcomer and refugee youth are facing complex barriers that keep them out of school and work. Play Forever, a youth-led charity, is…
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In North Bay, newcomer youth are finding ways to connect, create, and belong in a community where opportunities for cultural and creative expression are limited. The Near…
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In Montréal, many Indigenous youth face daily barriers to accessing education, from food insecurity and unstable housing to the lack of culturally safe learning environments. For those…
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In Metro Vancouver, refugee and newcomer youth face more than just the challenge of adapting to a new country. Many are navigating trauma, language barriers, and uncertainty…
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