Lauren is a two-term member of the Minister’s Youth Council in Alberta, advocating for rural education needs like mental health supports and extracurricular opportunities. As student council president, she fosters leadership and engagement for more than 20 members. Lauren was chair of her school’s first student-organized leadership conference, uniting 200 students across Northern Alberta. She also completed an out-of-province French immersion program to expand her language skills and cultural understanding.

Madison founded and leads a school project that brings together like-minded students who value giving back to those in need within their community through fundraising and other volunteer initiatives. She is passionate about advocating for individuals with disabilities and is actively involved with Easter Seals NL and the Unified Sports program. She is a friendly visitor at her local hospital and serves on their youth advisory council, acting as a voice for youth across the province. Madison also started a handmade jewelry business.

Magfira is a member of three youth councils that organize and facilitate community events. She leads life-skill workshops for Grades 6 to 12 girls that teach them how to be leaders and take initiative within their community. Magfira has also assisted with coordinating and distributing over 600 hygienic-care packages for unhoused people and collecting toiletry kits and handmade scarves for a local women’s shelter.

As the founder of her school’s climate action council, Mallory directs meetings and plans initiatives. She is the co-president of the music council at her school, leading meetings and organizing events and fundraisers, and she participates in leadership roles in two school bands. Mallory also works at a small restaurant as a hostess.

Marilou helped found and grow a thrift store at her school. She first became involved with her student council in 2018 and is now the president. In addition to working at a bakery for three years, she is also an emcee. She captains her volleyball team, participates in various fundraisers, and acts as student representative on the parent committee and within the school district.

As a secretary of her school’s social justice club, Nardeen has helped organize food drives, clothing drives, and other fundraising events for her community. She is a member of her school’s leadership, grad council, and yearbook teams, and has coached a Grade 8 girls’ volleyball team. Nardeen volunteers at a local retirement home, and she has worked part time for several years, including at a pharmacy and pizza place.

Ella leads her school’s mental health club, serves as mental health chair on student council, and represents her school on the regional student advisory committee. In her community, Ella organizes recreational activities at a retirement home, oversees a positivity program she established for local seniors, and visits long-term care patients. She also volunteers with Girl Guides and serves as a junior leader and member of Terranaut Club, which offers STEM programming for Girls+.

Irina has worked as a camp counsellor at the Multicultural Association of Fredericton, supporting children and youth newcomers and refugees. She volunteers as a karate coach with the YMCA. Irina reestablished and systemized a homework club at her school, helping newcomer students to learn French and access academic assistance. She has illustrated books and organized a fine arts club, which she continues to lead.

Jaider’s long history of community involvement began with talks on racism and discrimination. As the president of his student council, he spearheaded recycling at his high school while organizing several events. A familiar face at municipal council meetings, Jaider strives to combat political cynicism and develops initiatives to combat financial instability at Cégep. He runs theatre for children and translates for his church.

Joti co-coaches the debate clubs at both his high school and former elementary school. He volunteers as a youth prayer chanter at his local Hindu temple and plays in his high-school band. He has served on the student representative council and is a vocal proponent on the societal dangers of cancel culture. Joti is best known for engineering an innovative communication aid for the Deafblind community. In his free time, he plays badminton and basketball.