Interconnected: Life on Land
Middle YearsHigh School 2017/2018 School Year
What are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Why is Goal 15: Life on Land important – why should we protect, restore and promote the sustainable use of land around the world? How are our lives interconnected with the land and how is this goal connected to the other SDGs? How do our actions make a difference around the world? The Manitoba Council for International Cooperation is proud to host Generating Momentum for Our World conferences throughout Manitoba in 2017 and 2018. To register, email youth@mcic.ca
Conference Dates
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The Pas – Full
Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, 2017 -
Portage La Prairie – Full
Wednesday, Jan. 31st, 2018 -
Altona – Full
Thursday, Jan. 18th, 2018 -
Sunrise School Division – Full
Friday, Mar. 9th, 2018 -
Winnipeg - Middle Years – Full
Wednesday, Mar. 14th, 2018 -
Winnipeg - High School – Full
Thursday, Mar. 15th, 2018
What you need to know
Students will become familiar with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Goal 15: Life on Land in particular, learning why protecting our ecosystems and forests, biodiversity and sustainable land use matters around the world
Schools are invited to send six students and one teacher to participate in the conference in their division.
Registration cost is $15.00 per student. Lunch and snacks are included.
Conferences consist of an opening plenary, followed by circuit sessions, creative workshops, a closing plenary and separate teacher resource session
Conferences begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Students should arrive at 8:30 a.m. for registration.
Circuit Sessions
Sessions are 45 minutes long. Students attend with their teachers.
Planning and Promoting
This circuit helps students transform ideas into action. Students will brainstorm ideas and learn the nuts and bolts of planning an activity or event, and how to raise awareness.
Public Speaking
This circuit gives students the tools to be confident, relaxed and engaging public speakers. Students will learn how to get their key messages across effectively, so they can spread the word about important global issues.
Leadership
Leadership skills are essential for students who want to work to change their world. Students will participate in hands-on activities, exploring leadership themes and activities.
Creative Workshops
Workshops are an opportunity for students to work outside of their school groups and explore a creative medium of their choice. They will rank their choice of workshop in order of preference on their registration form. A teacher’s workshop is held concurrent to these workshops.
Video
Making a short video is a great way to get your message out to the public. During this workshop, students learn the basics of camera operation, storyboarding and how to set up a shot.
Silk Screening
For those who like to make a fashion statement, this workshop covers the basics of how to create an original T-shirt design. Students learn about the silk screening process and how to design images with a message.
Theatre
This workshop explores how to use theatre techniques to get a message out. Students will play theatrical games and learn how to build scenes through improvisation.
Digital Photography
Students learn to take documentary-style photographs during this workshop. Composition is explained as the students play with light, movement and content.
