Youth Secretariat

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Youth and Government: Now and into the Future

Nova Scotia is a place where youth are engaged citizens of their communities; their passions are supported and their voices and perspectives are heard and valued. Government responds efficiently and effectively to the needs and aspirations of youth and youth serving organizations.

Learn more about the Youth Secretariat

• Current Focus
• Past Achievements
• Youth Inclusion
• Our Purpose
• Youth Inclusion Resources
• Nova Scotia Youth Secretariat –Youth Engagement Grant Program Guidelines
• Youth Led Granting Research Report 2009 (PDF)
• Events & Opportunities

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

• Youth Exchange Trip
  The YMCA and Canadian Heritage are sponsoring youth groups exchanges across the country.
• Youth Engagement Video
  An introduction to the benefits of youth engagement. Produced by the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services - Child and Youth Strategy.

Past Events

• Leaders of Today (LOT) 4 Event Report
• Video: LOVE (Leave Out ViolencE) Session - Feb 19, 2010
  LOVE’s Youth Leaders voiced their perspectives on effective ‘youth engagement’ and shared stories about their experiences with LOVE’s programs.
• Leaders of Today (LOT) 3 Event Report

Related information

Government youth programs and services

• Community Counts
• Our Kids Are Worth It: Strategy for Children and Youth
• Leaders of Today
• Youth Conservation Corps
• Nova Scotia 4H
• List of schools in Nova Scotia

Other youth programs and services

• Envision Halifax
• GLBTQ Youth Project
• HeartWood
• House of Commons Page Program
• Leave Out Violence
• Nova Scotia Secondary School Association
• Phoenix Youth Programs
• Split Rock Learning Centre / the Shire
• Students for Teaching Peace
• The Voice Newsletter
• Warriors Without Weapons
• Youth Employability Project
• Youth Scape Halifax