About this Event
What to Expect
Participants will engage in a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, share, and shape the future of the Youth Secretariat:
- Hands-On Workshop to build leadership and policy skills
- Interactive Discussions with peers on issues that matter
- Free Dinner for all participants
- Certificate of Participation recognizing your contribution to informing the Youth Secretariat’s policy priorities
Who Should Attend
This consultation is open to self-identifying Black youth ages 18–35, including (but not limited to) those identifying as:
- African
- African Nova Scotian
- Black / Black Canadian
- Afro-Caribbean
- Afro-Latinx
If you care about community impact, leadership, advocacy, or public policy, this space is designed for you.
Where
Students’ Union Building (Orion Meeting Room)
University of Alberta
8900–114 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
When
Saturday, January 17, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
About the Youth Secretariat
The Youth Secretariat (YS) is a national initiative of OEDD focused on elevating the voices of Black youth, supporting youth-led policy advocacy, and fostering pathways for leadership, innovation, and community transformation.
Stay Connected
Website: www.oedd.ca
Instagram: @oedd.official
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oedd-official/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Students' Union Building, 8900 114 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
CAD 0.00
