Kitchener, ON – The Youth Council at THEMUSEUM is seeking participants ages 4 to 24 to share their experiences with COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on their lives. The Youth Council will be creating a documentary-style exhibition that will provide a platform to Canadian youth who have been either directly or indirectly affected by the COVID-19 Virus. Participants will have the opportunity to archive their stories and experiences to create a deeper understanding of how different lives in the community both compare and contrast in the face of uncertain times and adversity.
“It’s such a privilege to be working with people who have solid conviction and a vision for what they’d like our group to look like – to make sure we listen, understand and vocalize the issues that are affecting youth, like ourselves.” Said Namrata, Co-Chair of The Youth Council.
The Youth Council at THEMUSEUM is made up of a group of young people aged 13-17, all attending school in Waterloo Region, who have a passion for their community. It is a leadership program that provides the opportunity to amplify a diverse group of young voices as they address world issues and empower each other by working together as a unified team.
Jisoo, Social Media Coordinator for The Youth Council said, “The Youth Council at THEMUSEUM is looking for youth to participate in the 2020-2021 exhibition that is informing and educating others about the experiences of COVID-19. As a participant, you will be able to share your experiences, and will be able to inform more people about the effects of COVID-19 on youth.“
If you or someone you know would like to share their experience living through the COVID-19 pandemic and are between the ages of 4 -24, please contact The Youth Council via email at THEMUSEUMYouthCouncil@gmail.com or on Instagram at TheYouthCouncil. THEMUSEUM. Participants must be registered to participate by November 18. Thank you to the Astley Foundation for making The Youth Council possible.
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ABOUT THEMUSEUM
We are THEMUSEUM – onewordUPPERCASE. We are a new kind of experiential museum – one of maverick ideas and unexpected intersections. No dusty objects and no velvet ropes. We are a premier cultural destination dedicated to presenting fresh, inspired content from around the globe in unique and immersive ways designed to showcase art & technology at play.
ABOUT The Astley Family Foundation
The Astley Family Foundation supports projects and programs which encourage personal development of vulnerable youth in Waterloo Region and which help them realize their full potential.
