Press Releases
Nunavut Leaders to Participate in Action Canada Conference
Nunavut’s local and territorial leaders, as well as federal government representatives will participate in a series of events May 27 to June 4 in Nunavut with 16 of Canada’s most inspiring young leaders – Action Canada Fellows.
Jack Anawak, Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, Elisapee Sheutiapik, Mayor of Iqaluit, Jose Kusugak, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), and Mary Simon, former Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs will be among those who participate in briefing sessions and a Nunavut Leaders Dialogue Dinner during Action Canada’s week-long Nunavut working conference on arctic sovereignty. more…
E-Mentoring Program Returns to Selected Yukon Schools
An e-mentoring and leadership program for grade nine Yukon students returns May 8 in four Yukon schools.
The DreamCatcher Yukon program, created by a group of Action Canada Fellows and piloted last year at Carcross Community School in Carcross, proved so successful that this year it is receiving funding from both the Yukon Department of Education and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
“Our purpose is to address the high drop-out rates from high school,” explains Action Canada alumnus Josh Silvertown, who helped introduce the program last year and helped expand the program this year. “We want to empower kids to understand the value of staying in school.” more…
Action Canada Fellows to Visit Nunavut, Explore Arctic Soverignty
During a week-long working conference May 27-June 4, 2006, 16 of Canada’s most inspiring young adults will visit Nunavut to explore important public policy issues related to arctic sovereignty.
These young adults are Action Canada Fellows – Canada’s next generation of leaders. They’re in the midst of learning about the requirements and responsibilities of leadership in public service, elected office and executive positions in non-governmental organizations and the private sector as they participate in Action Canada’s 10-month leadership program. more…
Two Action Canada Alumni Among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women
The Women’s Executive Network recently named Action Canada alumni Roxanne Joyal (04/05 cohort) and Karen Caputo (03/04 cohort) in the ‘future leaders’ category of a 2005 awards list recognizing Canada’s 100 most powerful women.
Joyal, a lawyer, was selected for her work with Free the Children International, a group striving to eliminate child exploitation around the world. Joyal has been working and spearheading initiatives with this group since its inception and is a founding staff member. She also works with Leaders Today as the lead facilitator and development manager for the Leaders Today Kenya School of the Savanah. more…
Federal Government Recruiters Woo Action Canada Fellows
The federal government’s executive cadre is in the midst of an enormous retirement boom – according to one government survey, 48 percent of senior federal executives say they plan to retire within the next three years.
Who will fill the void?
Promising young leaders like the Action Canada Fellows. Federal recruiters have already snapped up four former Fellows from this unique, national leadership program. more…
Action Canada Fellows to Share a Wealth of Stories in Ottawa
What does it take to become a successful leader in tomorrow’s Canada? Sixteen Action Canada Fellows will explore this issue during a week-long working conference taking place in Ottawa from February 11 to 18, 2006.
These aspiring young Canadian leaders in their early career years have been selected as Fellows under Action Canada, a national leadership program created by a unique private sector/Government of Canada partnership. more…
