Northern Council for Global Cooperation
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Are you a young Aboriginal Canadian passionate about local and/or global social justice
issues?
Are you a young leader making positive changes in your community?
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35?
APPLY FOR THE INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE WORLD SOCIAL
FORUM IN MONTREAL, AUGUST 9TH – 14TH, 2016
APPLY BY JULY 6TH, 2016
The Yukon Development Education Centre’s (YDEC) new project, the Northern Council for Global
Cooperation (NCGC), is currently recruiting TWO energetic, engaging and passionate youth
interested in, and committed to, local and global sustainable social justice by taking part in a
Learning Exchange Program at the World Social Forum (WSF) in Montreal, Quebec, August 9th to
14th, 2016.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
NCGC and partners across Canada have been invited to host a gathering space and workshop at
the World Social Forum 2016 called: “The Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Context of the
Sustainable Development Goals”. Professional workshop facilitator and filmmaker, Eliza
Knockwood, will mentor selected candidates to co-develop and co-facilitate this workshop.
COMMITMENT:
 one day of pre-workshop organization by teleconference with workshop development
team (date TBD)
 attendance at the World Social Forum August 9th – 14th, 2016
 write about your experience while attending the WSF using social media (a daily blog,
tweet and/or facebook)
 one day of pre-workshop organization with workshop development team (August 11th)
 one day of workshop delivery and documentation of outcomes with workshop
development team (August 12th)
 development and delivery of a one-hour presentation to home community upon return
(TBD)
ELIGIBILITY:
In order to be eligible to apply for the WSF Learning Exchange, applicants must meet the
following requirements:
 be aged 18 - 35 (inclusive);
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be a high school graduate;
be legally entitled to work in Canada;
be of Aboriginal affiliation in Canada; and
be a resident of one of the three Northern Territories.
Funding for this opportunity will be provided by NCGC and includes the following: return airfare
to Montreal, accommodation, per diem and WSF registration.
Contact Tracey Wallace, Executive Director NCGC at [email protected] or 334.9606 for Learning
Exchange application.
The Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC) is a program of the Yukon Development Education
Centre (YDEC). This program is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada
provided through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
NORTHERN COUNCIL FOR GLOBAL COOPERATION
(NCGC)
PO BOX 31701  Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6L3  Phone: 867.334.9606 
[email protected]  www.ncgc.ca
WORLD SOCIAL FORUM (WSF) YOUTH LEARNING EXCHANGE APPLICATION
STEP 1: ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
In order to be eligible to apply for WSF LEARNING EXCHANGE, applicants must meet the following requirements:
 Be aged 18 - 35 (inclusive).
 Will be a high school, or post-secondary graduate.
 Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
 Be of Aboriginal affiliation in Canada.
 Live in one of the three Northern Territories.
STEP 2: CONFIRM COMMITMENT (MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING):
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One day of pre-workshop organization by teleconference with the
workshop facilitation team (date TBD).
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Attendance at the World Social Forum August 9 – 14 , 2016.
Write about your experience while attending the WSF using
social media (a daily blog, tweet and/or facebook).
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One day of pre-workshop organization with the workshop facilitation team (August 11 ).
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One day of workshop delivery and documentation of outcomes (August 12 ).
Development and delivery of a one-hour presentation to home community upon return.
STEP 3: COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM BELOW
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name ______________________________ Last Name _______________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________ Territory _________________________________
Postal Code ______________________________ Country ____________________________
Phone ___________________________________ Email ______________________________
Date of Birth ______________________________
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How old will you be as of August 1 , 2016?
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Are you a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident?
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Have you completed high school?
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4. Have you graduated from an accredited post-secondary college
or university? If yes, give details:
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5. Are you of Aboriginal affiliation?
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STEP 4: DETAILED INFORMATION - Answer the following details in the space provided.
Q1. What is your experience with social justice, youth work and/or community development issues in
your community?
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Q2. Describe your skills and knowledge with the following: social media, photography and
videography.
Q3. Describe your experience in working with groups either as a participant or as a facilitator.
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Q4. Describe in your own words what “indigenous solidarity” means to you.
REFERENCES
Reference One
Full Name ________________________________ Title _________________________________
Organization ______________________________ Phone _______________________________
Email ________________________________
Reference Two
Full Name ________________________________ Title _________________________________
Organization ______________________________ Phone _______________________________
Email ________________________________
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STEP 5: SEND YOUR APPLICATION
Send your application by Wednesday July 6, 2016 to Tracey Wallace, Executive Director, NCGC.
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 31701
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 6L3
We thank everyone who applies for your interest in YDEC/NCGC Learning Exchange program. However, only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your understanding.
ABOUT NCGC
The Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC) is a project of the Yukon Development Education Centre. We are a network of
individuals, organizations and institutions based in Canada's three Northern Territories – Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories and
Nunavut – committed to achieving sustainable global development that is democratic, just, inclusive, and respectful of the
environment and indigenous cultures.
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