With the program all but nailed down, we are pleased to tell you more about what to expect at Adventure in Citizenship (AIC) 2022!
After the Friday night opening on May 27, the three days will follow themes as follows:
Day One: Indigenous Day
Scholars and practitioners will address the Indigenous contribution and experience in Canada from various perspectives, including legal, cultural and social. Students will learn how they can contribute to reconciliation with Canada’s Indigenous peoples.
Day Two: Politics Day
This day will explore the political culture of Canada and the responsibilities of young Canadians to make a positive contribution to it. The day’s highlight will be a presentation by the Right Honourable Joe Clark, former Prime Minister of Canada.
The day's second speaker will be retired diplomat Gary J. Smith. He will share his first-hand, behind the scenes account of Canadian diplomacy at work leading to and bringing to life the famous 1972 USSR/Canada Hockey Summit series.
Day Three: Citizenship Day
The closing day will feature presentations from a front-row perspective on citizenship and politics in Canada, as shared by Pages working at the House of Commons and the Speaker of the House of Commons itself. Students will also hear from Citizenship Judges, the last stop in newcomers to Canada becoming Canadian citizens.
In addition to the program, AIC 2022 will feature an essay writing competition open to all student participants in AIC who wish to get involved. Students will be asked to write a 250 – 500-word essay on the topic of the “Values and Obligations of Citizenship in post-Pandemic Canada”. Prizes of $500 each will be awarded to the top 10 essays. Once registered for AIC, students can get further details by contacting communications@rotaryottawa.com
Here's more program detail:
AIC 2022 program (eastern/Ottawa time)
As of May 11, 2022
*Subject to change*
Introduction and Welcome
Friday, May 27, 2022
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Introductions from Co-Chairs, Heather Taylor and Thomas Morin-Cabana and Ottawa Rotary Club President Che Weist
6:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Ice Breakers with Ottawa Rotaractor David Graff
6:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Questions and Answers
7:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Conclusion
Indigenous Day
Saturday, May 28, 2022
11:00 am – 4:45 pm
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Introductory ceremony to begin the day, Greg Meekis, Odawa Native Friendship Centre
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Speaker, Candice Metallic, Metallic Law, Barristers and Solicitors, “First Nations and the Law in Canada”
BREAK
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Speaker, Randall Arsenault, Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission and former Indigenous Liaison Officer, Metropolitan Toronto Police, “Meeting the Social Needs of Urban Indigenous Communities”
BREAK
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Speaker, Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor, “The Restoration of Indigenous Laws, Beliefs, Values, and Traditions”
4:30 pm – 4:45pm
Day Conclusions
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Canadian Politics Day
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
11:00 am –11:30 am
Introductions
11:30 am –12:30pm
Speaker, the Right Honourable Joe Clark, Former Prime Minister of Canada
BREAK
1:30 pm – 2:30pm
Speaker, Former Ambassador Gary J. Smith, “Diplomacy on the Ice: the 1972 Canada-USSR Hockey Summit Series”
BREAK
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Facilitated, Small Group Discussions
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Day Conclusions
Monday, May 30, 2022
Canadian Citizenship Day
10:45 am – 4:00 pm
10:45 am – 11:00 am
Introductions
11:00 am – 11:30 am
Pages from the House of Commons, “Life on Parliament Hill”
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Speaker of the House of Commons, The Honourable Anthony Rota, “A Front Row Seat to Canadian Democracy”
BREAK
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière on “What New Canadians Can Tell Us About Canadian Citizenship”
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Former AIC participant on her experience receiving Canadian citizenship
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Citizenship Judge Marie Senécal-Tremblay will preside over a Reaffirmation Ceremony for all citizen participants and continue the discussion on the importance of citizenship
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Questions and Answers with the Citizenship Judges
3:30 pm
Conclusion of program, including announcement of Essay Contest winners