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Canadian Rural Partnership
Rural Youth Dialogue
National Rural Youth Network (NRYN)
Join and Be Heard!
If you are between the ages of 15 and 29, currently living in or are from a rural, remote and northern community in Canada , you are invited to join the National Rural Youth Network. The Network is a group of young Canadians who advocate for and represent the diverse views of youth from rural, remote and northern Canada.
The Network offers an opportunity for you to exercise your leadership, to showcase your talents, to build your skills, to meet other rural youth or to help your community.
As a member, you can also help to shape the future of the Network by becoming a member of the managing Council. The Network has recently issued a call for nominations for seven of the 13 provincial/territorial Council positions. If you are interested in learning more, joining in or running for any of the Council positions, visit the Network's Web site at www.ruralyouth.ca
To run as a Council member, visit the forum section of the Web site under Council Nominations. There you can post a short text indicating which provincial/territorial position you are interested in being considered for and why members of your province/territory should vote for you.
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What is the National Rural Youth Network (NRYN) and what can it do for young people?
- Provides a forum for young Canadians to learn from one another, connect with peers across the country and share information and their perspective on issues of importance to
rural youth.
- Connects rural youth from across the country with each other, with partner organizations and with programs and service providers.
- Provides information to young Canadians living in rural, remote and northern communities on youth related federal, provincial, territorial and regional policies, programs and services.
- Helps to actively engage the participation of young rural Canadians in various initiatives targeted at youth.
- Ensures that the voices of rural youth are heard clearly at the decision making level.
- Is a means for the Government of Canada to obtain input from young Canadians on the design and effectiveness of policies, programs, and services.
For more information on the NRYN, see their Terms of Reference
What can it do for partners?
- Acts as a focus group to confirm relevance to youth on documents, activities or initiatives targeted at youth.
- Acts as a consulting body on issues and initiatives related to young people.
- Is a means for the Government of Canada to obtain input from young Canadians on the design and effectiveness of policies, programs, and services.
- Is a vehicle to share information pertinent to youth across Canada.
What are some of the accomplishments of the Network?
- Development of an on-line discussion forum
- Planning and delivery of a youth forum and a youth workshop at the 2004 National Rural Conference
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Participation in the Young Leaders in Rural Canada Award Review Committee and in the planning of the 2004 Award Ceremony
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Production of promotional items such as a pamphlet and a poster
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Development of a charter stating its vision, mission and strategic direction
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Participation in an innovative Web conferencing tool pilot
What are some of the planned activities of the Network?
Enhance membership and partnership base by:
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Establishing collaborations with targeted groups such as the Rural Teams, the Canadian 4-H Council, the Assembly of First Nations/the Métis Youth Council, National Youth Services Agencies and the Federation of Canadian municipalities;
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Promoting the National Rural Youth Network to increase its membership and to attract potential partners at regional/national events, through interviews with media, news releases, mail outs, promotion in local newspapers and in key locations such as schools, universities, libraries, and youth centers;
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Participating in Rural Team meetings in each province/territory and attending the Rural Team Canada meeting.
How can you get involved?
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If you are between the ages of 15 and 29, currently living in or are from a rural, remote and northern community in Canada you are invited to join the Network. To register, go to: ruralyouth.ca/forum/profile.php?mode=register
How can potential partners become involved?
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If you would like to partner with the National Rural Youth Network or find out what the Network has to offer, visit the Network's Web site at www.ruralyouth.ca and post a message on the forum in the Partnership Committee area.
How to remain in contact?
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Visit the National Rural Youth Network's Web site at www.ruralyouth.ca and join the forum discussions.
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Join the YOUTH-DIALOGUE-JEUNESSE listserv. To subscribe, visit the YOUTH-DIALOGUE-JEUNESSE Web page and follow the steps.
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Participate on conference calls and other events hosted by the National Rural Youth Network. For details, check the Network's forum at www.ruralyouth.ca
Young people are the key to sustaining long-term social and economic development in rural, remote and northern communities. With their skills, spirit and passions, they play an important
role in shaping a successful future for rural Canada.
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Date Modified: 2005-04-26
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