A political enlightenment initiative.
Brain Storms
AYO Politix has become a dynamic and well respected initiative amongst inner city indigenous youth and Winnipeggers alike. With a committment to building political literacy at the forefront of everything we do, our intention is to create opportunities for indigenous youth, citizens and politicians to connect with one another. We meet weekly at events we call Brain Storms at local Nrtorth End restaraunts. If you would like to get involved come see us or send an email at info[@]ayomovement.com
AYO Politix has become a dynamic and well respected initiative amongst inner city indigenous youth and Winnipeggers alike. With a committment to building political literacy at the forefront of everything we do, our intention is to create opportunities for indigenous youth, citizens and politicians to connect with one another. We meet weekly at events we call Brain Storms at local Nrtorth End restaraunts. If you would like to get involved come see us or send an email at info[@]ayomovement.com
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AYO PolitiX Brain Storms
At 12 Noon on Saturdays we meet at different local businesses such as: - Neechi Commons at 865 Main Street – Boogies Diner at 1555 Main Steet – The Windmill Lunch at 518 Selkirk Ave & others (Check the FB page for the next one) You can also join us on Twitter with the hashtag #politixBS. www.politixBS.wordpress.com In july of 2012 we began to document our journey for the world to see at our politixBS blog. Please feel free to check it out for articles contributed by young people in Winnipeg |
Source: http://winnipeg.ca/council/
History
This initiative began in the municipal election of 2010 with members of AYO going around and speaking with potential mayoral and city councillor candidates for Mynarski. Meetings with Rocky King and Judy Wasylycia-Leis furthered the development of this initiative.
Get Real Youth forums
These short interactive youth forums are fun and a way of allowing young people to ask the questions THEY want to ask elected officials.
First, get all the candidates in one place, give each a few minutes to introduce themselves. Then...You(th) ask the question, the candidate answers YES/NO. At the end they are given 5 minutes max to justify all their Y/N and you be the judge on who to vote for.
Get Informed Education Sessions
Usually held just before a Get Real, these sessions are intended to allow young people to research relevant issues and candidates platforms.
This is also where we formulate many of the questions that will be asked at the Get Real forum.
This initiative began in the municipal election of 2010 with members of AYO going around and speaking with potential mayoral and city councillor candidates for Mynarski. Meetings with Rocky King and Judy Wasylycia-Leis furthered the development of this initiative.
Get Real Youth forums
These short interactive youth forums are fun and a way of allowing young people to ask the questions THEY want to ask elected officials.
First, get all the candidates in one place, give each a few minutes to introduce themselves. Then...You(th) ask the question, the candidate answers YES/NO. At the end they are given 5 minutes max to justify all their Y/N and you be the judge on who to vote for.
Get Informed Education Sessions
Usually held just before a Get Real, these sessions are intended to allow young people to research relevant issues and candidates platforms.
This is also where we formulate many of the questions that will be asked at the Get Real forum.