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Nunavut Climate Change Youth Advisory Committee

 

The Nunavut Climate Change Youth Advisory Committee is a voice for youth to champion climate issues in Nunavut. 

The committee's objectives are to:

  • Raise awareness among Nunavummiut on climate change issues affecting their communities.
  • Provide a youth perspective and input on CCS programs, policies and activities.
  • Advise the CCS on emerging climate change issues of concern to youth.
  • Represent Nunavut youth at climate change gatherings; and
  • Have the opportunity to become engaged climate change leaders in Nunavut.

 

Purpose Statement: We acknowledge the climate in the North is changing and commit ourselves to raising awareness, empowering youth, and building youth capacity.  With a focus on knowledge sharing, we take action on climate adaptation, emission reduction and energy efficiency through an Inuit perspective.

Meet the Current Committee!

 

Read the workshop report from 2022!

Read the workshop report from 2021! 

 

Want to join?

Who is eligible to be on the Youth Advisory Committee?

  • Membership of the committee will include the following youth (16-35 years old):
    • 2 youth from North Baffin (Resolute Bay, Grise Fiord, Arctic Bay, Pond Inlet, Clyde River, Igloolik and Sanirajak)
    • 2 youth from South Baffin (Qikiqtarjuaq, Pangnirtung, Iqaluit, Kimmirut, Kinngait, Sanikiluaq)
    • 3 youth from Kivalliq
    • 2 youth from Kitikmeot
  • Applicants must demonstrate an interest in climate change related issues and be committed to participate fully in all aspects of committee activities and programs.
  • Applicants must demonstrate some of the following qualities: leadership; interest in learning; active involvement in the community; and a desire to make a difference.
  • Applicants will be required to represent and be an ambassador for their community.

Who can apply?

Any youth between the ages of 16-35 years whose home community is in Nunavut can apply.

Preference will be given to youth enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement.

How do I apply?

  • Click here to fill out the application form
  • Please contact climatechange@gov.nu.ca or (867) 975-7733 to receive a paper copy in the mail
  • Paper applications will also be made available at your local Government Liaison Office (GLO).
  • You will need to list two (2) adult non-family members (teacher, mentor, and community member, elder) as references within your application to be contacted.

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