CLYN: Counter Racism and Religious Discrimination in Canada

Deadline: 30-Sep-22

The Civic Literacy Youth Network (CLYN) is inviting applicants from youths for Engagement and skills to discuss, analyze, and counter racism and religious discrimination.

The CLYN offers a space for youth across Canada to discuss issues by incorporating a full spectrum of religious, spiritual and non-religious viewpoints. The network will include youth from urban and rural regions from across Canada as well as from different backgrounds (including Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, who are agnostic, Buddhist, Christian, humanist, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh, among other religious, spiritual, and non-religious affiliations). By the end of the project, youth will have gained experience and analytical skills in structured dialogue and engagement with their peers, and have an understanding of civic religious literacy.

What does this project offer?

Opportunities for youth community engagement and involvement.
Opportunities to interact with youth, peers and elders from different community groups.
Opportunities to learn from different perspectives from across the country.

What will you gain from joining this project?

Interpersonal and dialogue skills to proactively prevent and intervene against racism, including racism based on the racialization of religion.
A certificate to signify the civic and religious literacy skills and knowledge you have gained in this experience.

Expected commitments for CLYN participants

Attend seven of eight monthly online Zoom meetings for the full duration, which requires stable internet connections
Participate in group dialogue, ie share your thoughts and experiences and listen to those of others
Be willing to critically reflect on your own views and consider those of others