HAMILTON CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
HAMILTON CIVIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
- What does it mean to understand systems change, to organize collectively, and to build civic leadership in our communities?
- What does it mean to advocate for change locally, while being a participant in the global movement for justice?
- How can Black, racialized, and Indigenous youth in Hamilton be empowered to make change where they Are at, through engaging with systems that exist and building community power?
The Hamilton Civic Leadership Program offers engaging and participatory sessions designed to deepen critical understanding of democracy, civic engagement, civic inclusion, and community organizing skills that can be used to develop leadership skills and promote civic inclusion and engagement among all youth. Special attention is given to Black, Indigenous, Trans, and Non-Binary youth in Hamilton and surrounding areas. The concept for this program was first created by City of Hamilton Councillor Nrinder Nann, before her time as councillor, and has since been adapted.
The Hamilton Civic Leadership Program started in 2020 with the goal of creating civically engaged youth in Hamilton to build a culture of civic leadership and engagement. Since 2020 we have worked with over 40 youth in Hamilton and surrounding areas. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate of completion and a reference letter. Participants in high school receive volunteer hours.
Program sessions will be hosted at the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Short Term
Medium Term
Long Term
COHORT 4 STRUCTURE
Session 1: Introduction to Civic Leadership
Session 2: Government Affairs: Municipal
Session 3: Government Affairs: Provincial
Session 4: Government Affairs: Federal
Session 5: Community Organizing 101
Session 6: Community Organizing 102
Session 7: Unionism/Know Your Rights in the Workplace
Session 8: Tactics and Strategies for Change (part 1)
Session 9: Tactics and Strategies for Change (part 2)
Session 10: Self-Directed Project & Media Training
COHORT 3 STRUCTURE
Session 1: Introduction to Civic Leadership
Session 2: Government Affairs: Municipal
Session 3: Government Affairs: Provincial
Session 4: Government Affairs: Federal
Session 5: Community Organizing 101
Session 6: Community Organizing 102
Session 7: Unionism
Session 8: Tactics and Strategies for Change part 1
Session 9: Tactics and Strategies for Change part 2
Session 10: Self-Directed Project & Media Training
COHORT 2 STRUCTURE
Session 1: Introduction to Civic Leadership
Session 2: Government Affairs: Municipal
Session 3: Government Affairs: Provincial
Session 4: Government Affairs: Federal
Session 5: Community Organizing 101
Session 6: Community Organizing 201
Session 7: Electoral Organizing
Session 8: Unionism
Session 9: Tactics and Strategies for Change part 1
Session 10: Tactics and Strategies for Change part 2
Session 11: Celebration & Reflection
Cohort 2 sessions were faciliated by a diverse set of leaders including Councillor Nann, Councillor Wilson, MPP Jill Andrews, Sandy Hudson, Christopher Wilson, and Shanice Regis.
Cohort 1 Highlights
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423 King Street East
Hamilton ON, L8N 1C5
(905) 297 4694