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Join GYBN's CBD Policy Training!
GYBN is excited to announce the upcoming GYBN Policy Training on February 13-15 for members who are interested in following and contributing to GYBN’s policy advocacy within the CBD! Please find in the flyers more information on the upcoming Policy Training, as well as registration for GYBN’s delegation to the upcoming informal CBD virtual meetings happening in February & March. Looking forward to seeing you there! To register, click here: |
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Writing Contest Winner!
Congratulations to the winner of our Writing Contest, Jessie! Read her submission below:
"Ontario has always been a wasteland- or at least that’s what I’d been convinced. The woods are too buggy, the land too flat and the wildlife too elusive. That was until I learnt how to observe. Suddenly I was finding carnivorous plants, endangered reptiles and prehistoric insects bumbling under my nose. I had never realised the wetlands and forests right outside my door are powerhouses of biodiversity full of organisms I had only assumed lived in faraway lands. With patience the world revealed to me it’s beating heart- an Ontario more wild and remarkable than I had ever imagined."
Congratulations to the winner of our Writing Contest, Jessie! Read her submission below:
"Ontario has always been a wasteland- or at least that’s what I’d been convinced. The woods are too buggy, the land too flat and the wildlife too elusive. That was until I learnt how to observe. Suddenly I was finding carnivorous plants, endangered reptiles and prehistoric insects bumbling under my nose. I had never realised the wetlands and forests right outside my door are powerhouses of biodiversity full of organisms I had only assumed lived in faraway lands. With patience the world revealed to me it’s beating heart- an Ontario more wild and remarkable than I had ever imagined."
We would like to thank everyone who submitted their work. If you would like to read the other submissions, click below!
Canadian Youth Biodiversity Network Mentorship Program
The Canadian Youth Biodiversity is excited to announce our new Mentorship Program. The opportunity is available for youth aged 15-18 with a strong interest in furthering their skills in various areas of the environmental field. The 6-week long program will give individuals the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the work CYBN does. Additionally, individuals will be able to put the skills used towards a project, which they will coordinate and be able to present through CYBN's platforms. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the program will be virtual.
If you or anyone you know is interested in signing up for the program, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/JnsPQTj7QvztvA3E8.
The Canadian Youth Biodiversity is excited to announce our new Mentorship Program. The opportunity is available for youth aged 15-18 with a strong interest in furthering their skills in various areas of the environmental field. The 6-week long program will give individuals the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the work CYBN does. Additionally, individuals will be able to put the skills used towards a project, which they will coordinate and be able to present through CYBN's platforms. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the program will be virtual.
If you or anyone you know is interested in signing up for the program, please click on the link: https://forms.gle/JnsPQTj7QvztvA3E8.
Our First Webinar!
The Canadian Youth Biodiversity Network (CYBN) will be hosting their first webinar on Monday, April 27th, 2020. The theme will be “Wildlife Protections and Biodiversity”. If you would like to attend this webinar, please email gybncanada@gmail.com to be granted access. Find more information below:
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2020
Time: 6:30pm EST
For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/GYBNCanada
If you are unable to attend the event, please check back for the link of the recording.
The Canadian Youth Biodiversity Network (CYBN) will be hosting their first webinar on Monday, April 27th, 2020. The theme will be “Wildlife Protections and Biodiversity”. If you would like to attend this webinar, please email gybncanada@gmail.com to be granted access. Find more information below:
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2020
Time: 6:30pm EST
For more updates, visit www.facebook.com/GYBNCanada
If you are unable to attend the event, please check back for the link of the recording.
A call for Coordinators!
Are you interested in the behind-the-scenes work at CYBN? Apply for one of our openings! ALL APPLICANTS MUST FIT THE SELECTION CRITERIA BELOW:
Pre-youth Coordinator:
CYBN is looking for a pre-youth (<18) coordinator to sit on CYBN's executive committee as our pre-youth representative. The role of the pre-youth coordinator includes:
For all duties below, training will be provided.
For all duties below, training will be provided.
Become a part of a policy task force aims to provide recommendations on policy frameworks and educate youth on current frameworks
If you are interested in one of these positions, please email us at gybncanada@gmail.com with your desired position in the subject line. Please include any relevant information you would like us to have in the email. We will contact you for an interview.
Are you interested in the behind-the-scenes work at CYBN? Apply for one of our openings! ALL APPLICANTS MUST FIT THE SELECTION CRITERIA BELOW:
- Oblige with CYBN's values of integrity and diversity
- Do a maximum of 5 hours of "work" relevant to their position a week
- Attend a monthly conference call
- Complete a monthly report on past and upcoming tasks
- Complete a 30-day trial basis of the role
Pre-youth Coordinator:
CYBN is looking for a pre-youth (<18) coordinator to sit on CYBN's executive committee as our pre-youth representative. The role of the pre-youth coordinator includes:
- Reaching out to pre-youth groups to promote CYBN
- Bringing the pre-youth perspective to CYBN's meetings
- Bring the pre-youth voice to multiple platforms through events and projects
For all duties below, training will be provided.
- Being aware of current projects that can involve CYBN collaboration
- Acts as point of contact for project collaborators
- Main coordinator for projects
For all duties below, training will be provided.
- Assisting the Social Media Coordinator in creating content for social media pages
- Creates content for website (news, blog posts, etc...)
- Helps in the creation of monthly newsletters
Become a part of a policy task force aims to provide recommendations on policy frameworks and educate youth on current frameworks
- Assist policy coordinators in policy recommendations
- Read and analyze policy from all levels of government
- Summarize policy frameworks to educate youth
If you are interested in one of these positions, please email us at gybncanada@gmail.com with your desired position in the subject line. Please include any relevant information you would like us to have in the email. We will contact you for an interview.
In November, CYBN held a winter photo contest. In January, we picked the winning photo, but would like to show all the wonderful entries we received!
Team CYBN participated in the climate strikes across Canada on 20th and 27th September 2019.
Here are some pictures:
L’équipe du CYBN a participé aux grèves pour le climat à travers le pays du 20 et du 27 septembre 2019.
Voici quelques photos :
Here are some pictures:
L’équipe du CYBN a participé aux grèves pour le climat à travers le pays du 20 et du 27 septembre 2019.
Voici quelques photos :
