Youth Climate Alliance Application Form

Important Information:

What is the Youth Climate Alliance?

The Youth Climate Alliance is a group of grade 9-12 students who will work together to better understand climate change and its impacts. Through a series of workshops and training, the Youth Climate Alliance aims to host events “by and for” youth.

The goal of the Youth Climate Alliance is to give youth an avenue to pursue their climate change advocacies and have their voices heard.

This initiative is presented by the Manitoba Museum in partnership with GenAction, a project funded by the Government of Canada’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund that aims to empower youth to take action on climate change and inspire them to become leaders in their community.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Youth who live in Winnipeg and are between the ages 14-18 (grade 9-12).
2. Youth who are passionate about their environment.
3. Youth who are committed to combat climate change.
4. Youth who are happy to be working as part of a team.

How long will the program be?

The 2023 fall cohort of the program will run from late September to December 2023. Members of the Youth Climate Alliance can expect to attend bi-weekly meetings in hybrid form, alternating between being in-person and over Microsoft Teams. The first meeting will commence on Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert Avenue).

There are two sections to this application. The first section are general questions about you, and the second includes more detailed questions. You may answer these by completing the form, or by sending a link to an audio recording or video recording, except for the fourth question where all applicants must submit a video recording.

Please fill out and submit your application by Monday, September 18 at 11:59 PM (CST). You can find more details about the program here.

Do you have any questions regarding the application? Email us at [email protected].

Disclaimer: All personal data will be processed in accordance to the Manitoba Museum’s Privacy Policy.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Age *

Grade *

• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

School Name (if applicable)

What is your gender? *

• Male
• Female
• Non-Binary
• Prefer not to say
• Other

Please specify:

Do you identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+? *

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to say

Do you identify as Indigenous? *

• Yes
• No

Do you identify as a visible minority? *

• Yes
• No

A visible minority, as defined by the Employment Equity Act: visible minorities as "persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in color".

Are there any barriers that might hinder you from attending in-person or virtual meetings? *

• Yes
• No

E.g. transportation, internet and computer access, etc.

Please elaborate:

This will allow us to accommodate everyone's needs and make sure that we are giving you a great experience.

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When are you most likely available? (We are going to attempt to match everyone's availability. Please check all the apply)

• Sunday mornings
• Sunday afternoons
• Sunday evenings
• Monday evenings
• Tuesday evenings
• Wednesday evenings
• Thursday evenings
• Friday evenings
• Saturday monrings
• Saturday afternoons
• Saturday evenings

The meeting time and day will be determined based on the successful applicants' availabilities. All meetings are mandatory and will be held bi-weekly (hybrid). In-person meetings will take place at the Manitoba Museum (190 Rupert Ave).

Do you have your guardian's consent to be part of this program?

• Yes
• No

Guardian's Name *

First

Last

Relationship *

Guardian's Phone Number *

Guardian's Email *

Please answer the questions below as best as you can and don't hesitate to inject a bit of your personality into your answers.

As a reminder, you can answer the questions by completing this form or by uploading an audio or video recording, except for the fourth question where all applicants must submit a video answer.

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

If you prefer to answer the following questions in an audio or video recording, please upload it here.

As a young individual, what does climate change means to you?

(Please limit your answer to 250 words max or 1-2 min. audio/video recording).

What do you feel are the challenges youth of today face with regard to climate change?

(Please limit your answer to 250 words max or 1-2 min. audio/video recording).

What makes you feel hopeful about our environment?

(Please limit your answer to 250 words max or 1-2 min. audio/video recording).

Why do you want to be part of the Manitoba Museum's Youth Climate Alliance?

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

(All applicants will need to submit a 2 minute video answering this question)

What are you hoping to accomplish through the Youth Climate Alliance program?

What types of events are you looking forward to planning?

• Film Screening
• Symposium / Youth Conference
• Panel Discussion
• Climate Change-Related Museum Tour
• Pop-Up Climate Change Exhibit
• Workshop
• Other

(Check all that apply)

Please specify:

How did you hear about this opportunity?

• From your Teacher/Educator/Parent/Guardian
• Manitoba Museum Website
• Word of Mouth
• Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc)
• Other

(Check all that apply)

Please specify:

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