Youth Secretariat

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

• Our Purpose
• Current Focus
• Past Achievements
• Youth Inclusion
• Youth Inclusion Resources
• Nova Scotia Youth Secretariat –Youth Engagement Grant Program Guidelines
• Youth Led Granting Research Report 2009 (PDF)
• Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation - Collaborative Service Delivery Jurisdictional Review
• Rapport de recherche sur les jeunes subventionneurs en Nouvelle-Écosse
• Events & Opportunities

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

• 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

• Legendary Youth – Nova Scotia Nominees of 2012
  June 4th, Rosaria Student Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University
• 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