Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program

Posted 
on Jul 29, 2014
 
Jocelyn O'Brien who was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ladner to attend the 2014 Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa gave the highlights of her visit to Ottawa, May 4 to May 7, 2014.
 

Jocelyn is a grade 11 student at DSS and a member of the Rotary Interact Club.
 
The Event
  • An annual, unique opportunity for 200 young Canadians across the nation
  • Explore Canadian identity, shared values and the implications of the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians
  • Learn up-close about our democratic institutions
  • Appreciate the diversity of Canada
  • Understand both the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship 
The Participants
  • High school students between 16-18 years old
  • Sponsored by Canadian Rotary Clubs
  • Every province and territory is represented
  • Competitive the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program is recognized for the quality and the enthusiasm of the student participants
Day 1
  • Welcome/introductions
  • Motivational speaker/Keynote
  • Panel of Canadian Citizens
  • Walking tour of a National Museum
  • French Canadian dinner & music
Day 2
  • Tour of Centre Block
  • Meet with the Speaker of the House of Commons
  • Tour Parliament
  • Canadian Human Rights Commission presentation
  • “Go and Vote” & Foreign Affairs Panel of Diplomats
 
Day 3
  • University of Ottawa presentations & discussions on civic responsibility
  • Rotaract “Canada Quiz” Game
  • Robert Forest Keynote
  • Aviation Museum/ Peace and Conflict Resolution
  • Muchmusic Video Dance
Day 4
  • Special session of Citizenship Ceremony & reception
  • Question & Answer Period with the Governor General at Rideau Hall
  • Farewell Luncheon with Rotarians and Host Families
 
 
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