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OPPORTUNITY:
2017 "Canada 150 & Me Challenge"
The school and community invite high school students (grade 9-12) to participate in the Canada 150 celebratory event. You have several opportunities to have your pieces displayed or published at the national, city, and school level. The community sponsoring groups are the Federal Government, The Arts of Surrey, The Surrey Arts Centre, and School District No. 36 (Surrey). The “common” theme is “What is Canada’s greatest future challenge or opportunity?Literary composition projects include: 750 to 1000-word essays or 32-lines of poetry.
Visual artworks include: computer art, drawing, mixed media, painting, photograph, sculpture, or video production
Submissions by March 31st, 2017 by 4pm
See attached pdf for more information. See Ms. Trujillo if you are interested!
http://experiencescanada.ca/150/
2017 "Canada 150 & Me Challenge"
The school and community invite high school students (grade 9-12) to participate in the Canada 150 celebratory event. You have several opportunities to have your pieces displayed or published at the national, city, and school level. The community sponsoring groups are the Federal Government, The Arts of Surrey, The Surrey Arts Centre, and School District No. 36 (Surrey). The “common” theme is “What is Canada’s greatest future challenge or opportunity?Literary composition projects include: 750 to 1000-word essays or 32-lines of poetry.
Visual artworks include: computer art, drawing, mixed media, painting, photograph, sculpture, or video production
Submissions by March 31st, 2017 by 4pm
See attached pdf for more information. See Ms. Trujillo if you are interested!
http://experiencescanada.ca/150/
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OPPORTUNITY:
BAOBAB Pre-Employment, Digital Media and Cooking Skill Building Workshops
The BAOBAB Pre-Employment workshops empower youth to seek, obtain and maintain employment. The workshops will cover topics such as skill identification and assessment, time management, networking, mock interview, financial literacy, writing the WAP statement, practice interview questions, resume, labour market information, career perspectives, and what employers are looking for in youth. The program will include a job fair where a variety of employers will be invited to recruit and provide information to the youth at the end of the formal workshops.
The workshops will be held at the SFU CEC located at the City Centre Library (10350 University Drive, Surrey BC) in room 402 from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Wednesdays and 1pm-2:30pm on Saturdays.
To register: Call 604-585-6775 or email [email protected]
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/baobab-pre-employment-digital-media-and-cooking-skill-building-workshops
BAOBAB Pre-Employment, Digital Media and Cooking Skill Building Workshops
The BAOBAB Pre-Employment workshops empower youth to seek, obtain and maintain employment. The workshops will cover topics such as skill identification and assessment, time management, networking, mock interview, financial literacy, writing the WAP statement, practice interview questions, resume, labour market information, career perspectives, and what employers are looking for in youth. The program will include a job fair where a variety of employers will be invited to recruit and provide information to the youth at the end of the formal workshops.
The workshops will be held at the SFU CEC located at the City Centre Library (10350 University Drive, Surrey BC) in room 402 from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Wednesdays and 1pm-2:30pm on Saturdays.
To register: Call 604-585-6775 or email [email protected]
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/baobab-pre-employment-digital-media-and-cooking-skill-building-workshops
OPPORTUNITY:
Friends of Simon Tutoring Project:
Tutoring Homework and English Support Program 2016-17
The SFU CEC - Tutoring, Homework and English Support Program is a no-cost tutoring outreach program targeted towards immigrant and refugee children. SFU students are assigned as literacy and numeracy tutors with students in grades 5-9. This program is open to students who have immigrated to Canada, and to students who may have been born in Canada but whose parents/guardians have immigrated to Canada. Tutoring in this program is provided by Friends of Simon Tutoring.
When October 3rd, 2016 4:00 PM through May 30th, 2017 6:00 PM
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=360&reset=1
Friends of Simon Tutoring Project:
Tutoring Homework and English Support Program 2016-17
The SFU CEC - Tutoring, Homework and English Support Program is a no-cost tutoring outreach program targeted towards immigrant and refugee children. SFU students are assigned as literacy and numeracy tutors with students in grades 5-9. This program is open to students who have immigrated to Canada, and to students who may have been born in Canada but whose parents/guardians have immigrated to Canada. Tutoring in this program is provided by Friends of Simon Tutoring.
When October 3rd, 2016 4:00 PM through May 30th, 2017 6:00 PM
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=360&reset=1
OPPORTUNITY:
SFU Campus- SmartKiDz
SmartKiDz introduces high school students (grades 8-12) to unique educational and leadership opportunities that are steeped in experiential and project-based learning. Every assignment project includes lessons, discussions and hands-on activities that seek to connect youth to their learning community through positive exploration of global issues. Participants begin to create post-secondary entrance portfolios that include these value-based experiences in leadership training, eco-learning and activism, volunteering, cultural understanding and language exploration. The workshops will be delivered by SmartKiDz staff and SFU volunteers at the SFU Surrey-TD Community Engagement Centre.
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/smartkidz
SFU Campus- SmartKiDz
SmartKiDz introduces high school students (grades 8-12) to unique educational and leadership opportunities that are steeped in experiential and project-based learning. Every assignment project includes lessons, discussions and hands-on activities that seek to connect youth to their learning community through positive exploration of global issues. Participants begin to create post-secondary entrance portfolios that include these value-based experiences in leadership training, eco-learning and activism, volunteering, cultural understanding and language exploration. The workshops will be delivered by SmartKiDz staff and SFU volunteers at the SFU Surrey-TD Community Engagement Centre.
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/smartkidz
OPPORTUNITY:
YMCA Youth Leadership Development (YLD) Workshop - 2016-2017
YLD is a youth leadership development program that gives youth ages 10-18 a chance to grow as individuals and learn what it means to be a leader in their community. Youth explore relevant issues in today's society in a safe and fun environment while building positive relationships and preparing for their future. If you have not yet created an account, click on "Register Now" below. You will be instructed to create an account for the website. Once you have created the account, come back to this page (http://cec.sfu.ca/events), and then click on "Add to Cart". Once you have added the program to your "cart", click on the link that says "View your Cart" in the green instruction box that will pop up. Click on "Checkout" and complete the registration process by filling out the registration form.Thursday evenings from September 15th, 2016 until June 2017.
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=359&reset=1
YMCA Youth Leadership Development (YLD) Workshop - 2016-2017
YLD is a youth leadership development program that gives youth ages 10-18 a chance to grow as individuals and learn what it means to be a leader in their community. Youth explore relevant issues in today's society in a safe and fun environment while building positive relationships and preparing for their future. If you have not yet created an account, click on "Register Now" below. You will be instructed to create an account for the website. Once you have created the account, come back to this page (http://cec.sfu.ca/events), and then click on "Add to Cart". Once you have added the program to your "cart", click on the link that says "View your Cart" in the green instruction box that will pop up. Click on "Checkout" and complete the registration process by filling out the registration form.Thursday evenings from September 15th, 2016 until June 2017.
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=359&reset=1
OPPORTUNITY:
YMCA Digital Media Summer Program
Are you looking for something to do for 2 weeks over the summer? The youth digital media program is the perfect chance to do that! Take part in field trips to Stanley Park, Shannon Falls Provincial Park, while using digital media to make a positive impact in your community through story telling and social advocacy. The digital media program runs all through the summer for youth ages 12-18! Youth will have the opportunity to make movies, blogs, and news paper articles, high lighting the under discussed and importing topics related to young people in their community, while sharing their voice about what they feel is important and expressing their creativity, build relationships, mentor or receiving mentoring and have fun!The program will be mainly project based, with active learning, group work, team building while developing positive relationships and leadership skills. Youth will identify community and social issues that they are passionate about and use digital media to story tell, promote and create an action plan to advocate for change in their community.The program is two weeks long, and there are 5 sessions throughout the Summer from June 27th - September 2nd. If you are interested in registering, please contact Jethro Kambere at [email protected] or 778-986-6584. The Digital Media Summer Program is run in collaboration with the SFU Surrey - TD CEC and will be located at the City Centre Library (10350 University Drive) in room 402
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/ymca-digital-media-summer-program
YMCA Digital Media Summer Program
Are you looking for something to do for 2 weeks over the summer? The youth digital media program is the perfect chance to do that! Take part in field trips to Stanley Park, Shannon Falls Provincial Park, while using digital media to make a positive impact in your community through story telling and social advocacy. The digital media program runs all through the summer for youth ages 12-18! Youth will have the opportunity to make movies, blogs, and news paper articles, high lighting the under discussed and importing topics related to young people in their community, while sharing their voice about what they feel is important and expressing their creativity, build relationships, mentor or receiving mentoring and have fun!The program will be mainly project based, with active learning, group work, team building while developing positive relationships and leadership skills. Youth will identify community and social issues that they are passionate about and use digital media to story tell, promote and create an action plan to advocate for change in their community.The program is two weeks long, and there are 5 sessions throughout the Summer from June 27th - September 2nd. If you are interested in registering, please contact Jethro Kambere at [email protected] or 778-986-6584. The Digital Media Summer Program is run in collaboration with the SFU Surrey - TD CEC and will be located at the City Centre Library (10350 University Drive) in room 402
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/ymca-digital-media-summer-program
OPPORTUNITY:
Media Minds
Media Minds is a program which provides team-based workshops that strive to help students integrate into and engage in their community. These workshops enhance their interpersonal and teamwork skills through the use of film education. Our objective is to give students a more effective transition into high school by empowering them to speak up, share their ideas and think creatively to overcome the barriers they face. The skills acquired through the Media Minds include: storyboarding, lighting, sound, filming and using basic editing software. Students will be encouraged to engage in conversations with the University Mentors and guest speakers, and build relationships for opportunities beyond the program.
This program is geared towards students in grades 6-9 and runs at multiple schools in in the Surrey School District from October - April every year.
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=359&reset=1
Media Minds
Media Minds is a program which provides team-based workshops that strive to help students integrate into and engage in their community. These workshops enhance their interpersonal and teamwork skills through the use of film education. Our objective is to give students a more effective transition into high school by empowering them to speak up, share their ideas and think creatively to overcome the barriers they face. The skills acquired through the Media Minds include: storyboarding, lighting, sound, filming and using basic editing software. Students will be encouraged to engage in conversations with the University Mentors and guest speakers, and build relationships for opportunities beyond the program.
This program is geared towards students in grades 6-9 and runs at multiple schools in in the Surrey School District from October - April every year.
For more information: http://cec.sfu.ca/civicrm/event/info?id=359&reset=1
OPPORTUNITY:
Inclusive City Cafe
Surrey is a very culturally diverse city with 40% of the population foreign born, and receives more Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) than any other BC municipality. This rich diversity brings vibrancy and innovation to the City, however both newcomer and "receiving" communities in Surrey are experiencing challenges in adapting to new ways of being and living such a diverse city.
The Inclusive City Cafes will provide a safe and welcoming space for community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities of living in a diverse community and to start to explore how we can become a healthier and more inclusive City.
This series is a partnership between the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, the City of Surrey, SFU Philosophers' Cafe, and the SFU Surrey - TD Community Engagement Centre.
Upcoming Cafes:
September 21st
Do I know enough about other cultures?
Moderators: Faisal Durrani and Rehab Marghany
In 2017 Canada will make the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Our country was built by immigrants who come from different cultural backgrounds. How much we know about different cultures affects our relationships with our friends, neighbours, coworkers and even family members. Curiosity becomes one of the most important qualities for us to live in highly multicultural society.
October 19th
What do you see more: similarities or differences between cultures?
Moderators: Piyush Mehta and Wafa Al-Jahiri
Canada is a country of immigrants. We all bring different cultural perspectives and traditions that affect our day-to-day lives. However, depending on what one might want to see or focus on, one might notice more similarities than differences between cultures and vice versa. Come and share with us what you see more and why.
November 16th
I am not a global citizen and I am happy about it. What about you?
Moderators: Preeti Hiro and Mayyadah Al-ani
Being a global citizen has become the latest buzzword. The idea is that global citizen’s identity goes beyond any geographic or political borders. It is frequently being associated with global justice. However, “stateless persons” might also be considered global citizens, yet they often lack access to basic freedoms and human rights. What about being a proud Canadian and truly care about what Canada has to offer and expects in return?
December 14th
Is culture somethihng that one is born into, can be learnt or borrowed?
Moderators: Magdalena Mot and Mayyadah Al-ani
Everyone has culture. Culture describes our way of living and some internal factors that affect our behaviour, like our values, beliefs and attitudes that we use in day-to-day life. However, culture is not something that one is born with. People are born into cultures but we can learn and adopt or “borrow” some aspects of different cultures. Come and share with us your successes and challenging in learning and living with different cultures.
Inclusive City Cafe
Surrey is a very culturally diverse city with 40% of the population foreign born, and receives more Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) than any other BC municipality. This rich diversity brings vibrancy and innovation to the City, however both newcomer and "receiving" communities in Surrey are experiencing challenges in adapting to new ways of being and living such a diverse city.
The Inclusive City Cafes will provide a safe and welcoming space for community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities of living in a diverse community and to start to explore how we can become a healthier and more inclusive City.
This series is a partnership between the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, the City of Surrey, SFU Philosophers' Cafe, and the SFU Surrey - TD Community Engagement Centre.
Upcoming Cafes:
September 21st
Do I know enough about other cultures?
Moderators: Faisal Durrani and Rehab Marghany
In 2017 Canada will make the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Our country was built by immigrants who come from different cultural backgrounds. How much we know about different cultures affects our relationships with our friends, neighbours, coworkers and even family members. Curiosity becomes one of the most important qualities for us to live in highly multicultural society.
October 19th
What do you see more: similarities or differences between cultures?
Moderators: Piyush Mehta and Wafa Al-Jahiri
Canada is a country of immigrants. We all bring different cultural perspectives and traditions that affect our day-to-day lives. However, depending on what one might want to see or focus on, one might notice more similarities than differences between cultures and vice versa. Come and share with us what you see more and why.
November 16th
I am not a global citizen and I am happy about it. What about you?
Moderators: Preeti Hiro and Mayyadah Al-ani
Being a global citizen has become the latest buzzword. The idea is that global citizen’s identity goes beyond any geographic or political borders. It is frequently being associated with global justice. However, “stateless persons” might also be considered global citizens, yet they often lack access to basic freedoms and human rights. What about being a proud Canadian and truly care about what Canada has to offer and expects in return?
December 14th
Is culture somethihng that one is born into, can be learnt or borrowed?
Moderators: Magdalena Mot and Mayyadah Al-ani
Everyone has culture. Culture describes our way of living and some internal factors that affect our behaviour, like our values, beliefs and attitudes that we use in day-to-day life. However, culture is not something that one is born with. People are born into cultures but we can learn and adopt or “borrow” some aspects of different cultures. Come and share with us your successes and challenging in learning and living with different cultures.
OPPORTUNITY:
SFU Campus- Teen Philosophers' Cafe
Hosted by SFU Continuing Studies, Philosophers’ Cafe; is a series of informal public discussions in libraries, cafés and restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver. The Teen Cafes are specific to teens aged 13-18.
For more information please see: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/teen-philosophers-cafe
SFU Campus- Teen Philosophers' Cafe
Hosted by SFU Continuing Studies, Philosophers’ Cafe; is a series of informal public discussions in libraries, cafés and restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver. The Teen Cafes are specific to teens aged 13-18.
For more information please see: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/teen-philosophers-cafe
OPPORTUNITY:
Youth Point Program
The DIVERSEcity Youth Point Course is designed for youth between the ages of 13-18. The course provides training in essential development areas such as cross-cultural communication, resume building and interview skills, volunteer experience and leadership workshops, as well as recreational activities and field trips. Guest speakers and staff deliver interactive workshops geared towards the settlement needs of youth. Participants develop essential skills, gain knowledge of life in Canada, practice official languages skills, make friends, and gain knowledge of local resources for youth.The program will be held at the SFU Surrey - TD CEC location in City Centre Library, room 402 on Friday evenings from 5pm-8pm. For more information, please contact 604-309-9955 or [email protected].
For more information please see: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/youth-point-program
Youth Point Program
The DIVERSEcity Youth Point Course is designed for youth between the ages of 13-18. The course provides training in essential development areas such as cross-cultural communication, resume building and interview skills, volunteer experience and leadership workshops, as well as recreational activities and field trips. Guest speakers and staff deliver interactive workshops geared towards the settlement needs of youth. Participants develop essential skills, gain knowledge of life in Canada, practice official languages skills, make friends, and gain knowledge of local resources for youth.The program will be held at the SFU Surrey - TD CEC location in City Centre Library, room 402 on Friday evenings from 5pm-8pm. For more information, please contact 604-309-9955 or [email protected].
For more information please see: http://cec.sfu.ca/programs/youth-point-program
OPPORTUNITY:
Canadian Mathematical Society
In Canada, we are fortunate to have quite a few opportunities for students to compete mathematically. The competitions listed below are based in Canada and are run by recognized educational institutions and not for profit organizations.
https://cms.math.ca/Competitions/othercanadian/
Canadian Mathematical Society
In Canada, we are fortunate to have quite a few opportunities for students to compete mathematically. The competitions listed below are based in Canada and are run by recognized educational institutions and not for profit organizations.
https://cms.math.ca/Competitions/othercanadian/
CONTEST:
Teen Truth Film Festival (No info has been posted yet)
Ages 12-24
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.teentruth.net/festival/
Teen Truth Film Festival (No info has been posted yet)
Ages 12-24
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.teentruth.net/festival/
CONTEST:
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.poeticpower.com/poetry.php
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.poeticpower.com/poetry.php
CONTEST:
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.fanstory.com/index.jsp
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.fanstory.com/index.jsp
CONTEST:
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.fanstory.com/index.jsp
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.fanstory.com/index.jsp
CONTEST:
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.fanstory.com/index.jsp
Spring Creative Communications Poetry Contests
Year-Round
For more information please see: http://www.fanstory.com/index.jsp
COMPETITION:
Junior Physics and Engineering Competition- UBC
Grades 8-10; teams register and prepare in advance- Talk to your science teacher
http://physoly.phas.ubc.ca (describes last year’s event to give you an idea)
Junior Physics and Engineering Competition- UBC
Grades 8-10; teams register and prepare in advance- Talk to your science teacher
http://physoly.phas.ubc.ca (describes last year’s event to give you an idea)
OPPORTUNITY:
Science Rendezvous
http://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/2014/
Science Rendezvous
- Let’s Talk Science – Vancouver
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Langley Campus
- Simon Fraser University
http://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/2014/
OPPORTUNITY:
Future Science Leaders Program at Science World
http://www.scienceworld.ca/futurescienceleaders
Applications Open May 2017
Future Science Leaders Program at Science World
http://www.scienceworld.ca/futurescienceleaders
Applications Open May 2017
CONTEST:
Teen Ink Magazine Writing Contests
Teen Ink magazine has contests in a number of areas with entries accepted all year: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, cover art, environmental issues, travel and culture. Plus, you can apply for a Community Service Award with prizes including $100 for a charity of your choice.
Deadline All Year
http://www.teenink.com/Contests
Teen Ink Magazine Writing Contests
Teen Ink magazine has contests in a number of areas with entries accepted all year: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, cover art, environmental issues, travel and culture. Plus, you can apply for a Community Service Award with prizes including $100 for a charity of your choice.
Deadline All Year
http://www.teenink.com/Contests
CONTEST:
Daily Fig Writing Contests
Writing contests; new ones are posted all the time.
Deadline All year
http://dailyfig.figment.com/category/contests/
Daily Fig Writing Contests
Writing contests; new ones are posted all the time.
Deadline All year
http://dailyfig.figment.com/category/contests/
OPPORTUNITY:
SFU Cafe Scientifique
Café Scientifique: a series of informal discussions connecting research to important health-related issues of interest to the community. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while engaging with cutting-edge, award-winning researchers from Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Faculty of Science.
http://www.sfu.ca/science/outreach-program/cafe_scientifique.html
SFU Cafe Scientifique
Café Scientifique: a series of informal discussions connecting research to important health-related issues of interest to the community. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while engaging with cutting-edge, award-winning researchers from Simon Fraser University's (SFU) Faculty of Science.
http://www.sfu.ca/science/outreach-program/cafe_scientifique.html
ONGOING OPPORTUNITY:
Teans at the Vancouver Public Library
Great reading and writing opportunities
http://guides.vpl.ca/content.php?pid=399400
Teans at the Vancouver Public Library
Great reading and writing opportunities
http://guides.vpl.ca/content.php?pid=399400
CONTEST:
Polar Expressions Publishing Contest (Poetry and Writing Contest)
Poetry Deadline: November 14, 2016
Short-Story Deadline: December 5, 2016
http://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html
Polar Expressions Publishing Contest (Poetry and Writing Contest)
Poetry Deadline: November 14, 2016
Short-Story Deadline: December 5, 2016
http://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html
CONTEST:
John Lennon Song Writing Contest
Deadline for submissions to the John Lennon Song-writing Contest
Deadline: December 15th, 2016
http://www.jlsc.com/enter.php
John Lennon Song Writing Contest
Deadline for submissions to the John Lennon Song-writing Contest
Deadline: December 15th, 2016
http://www.jlsc.com/enter.php
OPPORTUNITY: TBA
Welcome Orientation for Women in Physics and Astronomy, UBC
http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~wow/ (describes last year’s event to give you an idea)
Welcome Orientation for Women in Physics and Astronomy, UBC
http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~wow/ (describes last year’s event to give you an idea)