FortWhyte Alive

Winnipeg MB.

February 5, 2010

Arctic Climate Change
Youth Forum 2010

On February 5th, 2010, in partnership with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, FortWhyte Alive, Climate Change Connections, and the Canadian Forces, ‘Schools on Board’ and Kelvin High School co-hosted the third Arctic Climate Change Youth Forum, in conjunction with the IPY-CFL Gala event planned as the opening night of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s New Music Festival. This event was held at the Fort Whyte Alive outdoor education center in Winnipeg.

The aim of the forum was to introduce high school students (grade 9-12) and teachers to the sciences behind Arctic climate change research and engage youth in the discussions on the role of science in policy and decision making.  The forum integrated the theme of music and science in recognition of the Artist on Board program of the IPY-CFL program and the outcomes produced by this initiative.

Thank you to all participants and organizers.