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.

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.

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.

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+.

Edna is a co-lead of the newcomer working group within the Toronto Youth Cabinet, the City’s official advocacy body representing over 625,000 youth. She researched Black students in STEM and competes internationally in STEM and business competitions. At school, she serves as student body president and she is the co-founder and co-president of the Black Student Alliance. Beyond academics, she plays on sports teams and is always there for her younger siblings.

Daisy is the president of a racial equity collective at her school, organizing countless community events, fundraisers, and anti-racism workshops. She is the senior coach and founder of a traditional dance team at her school and the vice-president of an investing program. She has also been volunteering for the local library reading buddies program. Daisy has previously worked as a legal assistant and is currently a sales associate at H&M.

Charlotte mentors fellow Indigenous students through academic programs and cultural workshops, empowering them to succeed. As head of her school’s leadership team, she launched wellness days, manages and implements the breakfast program, founded the equity newspaper, and organized coat- and can-drives for her community. She coordinates reconciliation trips to Attawapiskat with Hockey Cares, and leads media, awards, and outreach for her robotics team.

Clara is in charge of sociopolitical and environmental affairs at her Cégep’s student association, where she runs awareness-raising projects. She completed a research internship for an initiative titled “Caring for Caregivers”, which aimed to improve working conditions in the care sector. Outside of her studies, Clara takes part in an improv league and swims with a master’s club.

Corben has served his community as the youth director for the Salmo District Arts Council, as a member of the community centre’s youth advisory committee, and through various volunteer roles at the library and during seasonal events. He is also a social media marketing intern with the Nelson Overture Concert Society. Corben studies piano and teaches it locally; he is currently creating his own initiative to offer an introductory music course.

Eddy created the inaugural Asian Heritage Celebration in her school and community, as well as a pilot program to teach students the basics of project management and to create a long-lasting culture of change. Eddy volunteers with the Youth Parliament of Manitoba to help young people learn about governance and politics. She also serves on two student advisory councils to provide insight on rural education and how to best shape Manitoba schools for the future.