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DEMOCRACY 250--Democracy 250 Co-chair Hosts Lunch for Students
February 20
Pizza and politics were on the menu at Province House today, Feb. 20, as Democracy 250 co-chair John Hamm hosted Grade 7 students from Eastern Passage Education Centre for lunch and a discussion on democracy.
The students were greeted by Sergeant-at-Arms Ken Greenham and toured Province House. They... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Youth Ambassadors Help Launch Youth Campaign
February 21
Youth ambassadors helped launch a campaign today, Feb. 21, aimed at getting young people more involved in communities and voting.
Democracy 250 co-chair John Hamm was joined at Province House by local hip hop artist Jordan Croucher, 2008 ECMA award winner Stephanie Hardy, singer/songwriter Dwight d... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Valley Students Discuss Democracy
February 29
One-hundred Annapolis Valley students wearing D250: Make Your Mark T-shirts participated in a mock election in Berwick today, Feb. 29, before discussing issues of concern to youth. The Valley session, the first of eight youth meetings to be held across the province, is a Democracy 250 initiative sup... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Cape Breton Students Discuss Democracy
April 11
One hundred students decked out in D250: Make Your Mark T-shirts in North Sydney today, April 11th, discussed issues of concern to youth and why many young people don't vote. The Democracy 250 initiative, supported by VOX: Point of Youth, the Department of Education, the Cape Breton Victoria R... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Youth Meeting Scheduled for Debert
May 12
About 100 students from the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board will gather today, May 12, at the Debert Hospitality Centre to attend the seventh of eight D250 youth meetings being held across Nova Scotia. The youth meetings are a Democracy 250 initiative supported by VOX: Point of Youth, ... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Democracy 250 Hosts CB Students for Lunch
May 13
Pizza and politics were on the menu today, May 13, as Democracy 250 co-chair Russell MacLellan and Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor John Morgan hosted Grade 8 students from MacLennan Junior High School for lunch and a discussion on democracy and municipal government An initiative of Democracy... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Democracy 250 hosts Chester Students for Lunch
June 20
Pizza and politics were on the menu June 17, as Democracy 250 co-chairs Dr. John Hamm and Russell MacLellan hosted Grade 7 students from Chester Area Middle School at Province House for lunch and a discussion on democracy.
Alfie MacLeod, Speaker of the House of Assembly and the Honourable J... |
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Governor General Talks Democracy With Youth From Around the World
August 18
2008-08-05
Governor General Talks Democracy With Youth From Around the World
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(eMediaWorld - Aug. 5, 2008) - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is hosting a multimedia Youth Dialogue on youth, democracy and civic engagement, during t... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Democracy 250 Shines Spotlight On Youth
September 2
Province House is shining a bit brighter thanks to 25 students supporting their community and a good cause.
Democracy 250 co-chair Russell MacLellan helped kick off Dalhousie Student Union's 2008 Shinerama campaign today, Aug. 28, at Province House. Mr. MacLellan was the first to have his... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Plans Announced for Highlight Celebrations
September 10
A fabulous showcase of musical talent for a free public concert, an 18th century costume ball and a national youth symposium involving 100 young Canadians were among the events Democracy 250 highlighted today, Sept. 10, in the countdown to Oct. 2.
Nikki Balch, Z103.5 morning host and D250 youth am... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--Week-long Vigil Honours Canada's Fallen Heros
November 5
A week-long vigil to honour the 68,000 Canadian soldiers who died during the First World War will be held in Halifax's Grand Parade from Tuesday, Nov. 4 to Nov. 11. Each day, beginning at sunset and ending at sunrise, the names of each of the soldiers who died will be projected on to the facade of S... |
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 YOUTUBE: Brad Marchand - Make Your Mark
November 5
D250 Youth Ambassadors make their mark and make their voices heard on the latest videos on D250's Youtube page.
Click below to see the videos!
Brad Marchand
Dwight D'Eon
Jordan Croucher
Pink Shirt Boys
Stephanie Hardy |
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YOUTUBE: Dwight D'Eon - Make Your Mark
November 5
D250 Youth Ambassadors make their mark and make their voices heard on the latest videos on D250's Youtube page.
Click below to see the videos!
Brad Marchand
Dwight d'Eon
Jordan Croucher
Pink Shirt Boys
Stephanie Hardy |
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YOUTUBE: Jordan Croucher - Make Your Mark
November 5
D250 Youth Ambassadors make their mark and make their voices heard on the latest videos on D250's Youtube page.
Click below to see the videos!
Brad Marchand
Dwight D'Eon
Jordan Croucher
Pink Shirt Boys
Stephanie Hardy |
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YOUTUBE: Stephanie Hardy - Make Your Mark
November 5
D250 Youth Ambassadors make their mark and make their voices heard on the latest videos on D250's Youtube page.
Click below to see the videos!
Brad Marchand
Dwight D'Eon
Jordan Croucher
Pink Shirt Boys
Stephanie Hardy |
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YOUTUBE: The Pink Shirt Boys - Make Your Mark
November 5
D250 Youth Ambassadors make their mark and make their voices heard on the latest videos on D250's Youtube page.
Click below to see the videos!
Brad Marchand
Dwight D'Eon
Jordan Croucher
Pink Shirt Boys
Stephanie Hardy |
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D250 Sponsors DRUM! School Tour - ATV's Live at 5 Report
November 26
The 2008 DRUM! School Tour, sponsored by D250, is featured on ATV's Live at 5, on November 14, 2008.
The School Tour, featuring cast members from the highly acclaimed DRUM! performances, shares four founding Nova Scotian cultures, the importance of these cultures in the beginnings of Democratic G... |
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DEMOCRACY 250--250 More Years of Democracy, a Contest for Young Canadians
December 4
A national contest encouraging young Canadians to grab their cellphones and video cameras and share their vision of the next 250 years of democracy in Canada is open until Sept. 5. Local contests are also being held in conjunction with concerts in Quebec City, Montreal and Halifax, co-sponsored by D... |
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D250 Emergency - East Preston Summer Video Academy
December 16
ViewFinders and Democracy 250, the celebration of democracy in Nova Scotia, have partnered to create a FREE filmmaking camp for youth ages 13 to 18 that is taking place at the East Preston Recreational Centre in East Preston, NS and at the Centre for Art Tapes (CFAT) in Halifax, NS in July and Augus... |
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YOUTUBE: Youth Town Hall Rants
December 16
Youth make their marks and make their voices heard during the D250 Youth Town Hall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
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DEMOCRACY 250--Reports Released, Trust Established
May 7
Democracy 250, the agency established to lead last year's celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliamentary democracy in Canada, released two reports today, May 7. The province also established a trust to continue efforts to encourage more young Nova Scotians to become active,... |
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