Central Kings School Councillors and Support Staff Pose
in County of Kings Municipal Council Chambers
Click below for background info on these notable events:
Megan Leslie, Nova Scotia's only female MP had to be on Parliament Hill when we convened. But she sent her greeting, very specific to the youth in attendance, via this lovely U-tube!
A wonderful time was had as we shared food and experiences and got to know one another through informal chats and short presentations. Below are over 30 short reflections by those who attended. We're all looking forward to a 2014 event and more opportunities to learn from one another as we share time together.
- This was a wonderful event for Persons’ Day – to meet and encourage young women to be involved. I hope we can expand it to other cities and counties! Congratulations, I was delighted to attend. Diana Whalen, MLA Halifax Clayton Park.
- I’m so proud of what women are doing not only in
our government but in our communities. I’m so happy to be involved today
and to be able to lead a group. I’m
thankful for today and excited to grow as a person and a leader. Kathy Fulton,
- I feel enlightened; I suppose I never really
understood how parts of government worked.
It’s also nice to see all the women who are parts of
government. Everyone who spoke,
including the people from the various schools were wonderful. Kaycee-Rae
Cole,
- I felt today went great because I got to hear all
of the different women talk about their experience and what lead them to
politics. This affected me because
I love to be a leader and get involved within my community and school. I
learned that if you get the opportunity to be involved, you should take
it. Jenna Breckton,
- The shared experiences with the female
politicians was excellent for the students to hear. We rarely hear about folks aspiring to
be politicians and this might open up that possibility. Janice Foote,
- A wonderful opportunity. So pleased to see all the youth involvement!!! It was interesting to hear the different perspectives from the speakers. Inspiring words. Please continue this next year. It is a good starting place for women in politics but I would also be interested in seeing a similar forum for all youth in politics. As you may know, boys are now starting to drop “off the radar” in high schools. Thank you for asking me to participate. Jane Bustin, Deputy Mayor Town of Berwick.
- I thought it was fantastic to see so many female
positions in not only municipal government but provincial and federal.
It’s very important for women to be involved. Hannah Dawson,
- I feel that the women have improved over the
years there have been more women involved in politics. In many student councils at high schools
the majority of the people are women. This affected me by seeing what I
can do in the future. Reagan
Lonergan,
- Today’s event affected me in a very positive
way. I found it extremely
empowering and uplifting to see the contributions that women make in
councils, as well as our student councils. It was very interesting to hear
how other schools run their councils and it was nice to hear that most
councils are at least 50% female. Sierra Pineo,
- Today really showed me that as a young woman, I
do have the opportunity to make a difference in my community. Brianna Hamilton,
- Great experience for students to see the
opportunities for community involvement beyond high school. Excellent women leaders – left feeling
motivated. Krista Campbell,
- Being able to participate in today’s events is a
great experience for myself and all other young women involved in student
council/government. I learned it is
very important and beneficial for us as young people to be active in
politics and government if we want to make a difference in our community
and world. Brenna Hickey,
- I thought today was an excellent opportunity for
us as students to get kind of an inside view of what goes on in our
communities’ politics. It was nice to get to know our female role models
better and to understand their impacts in our communities. I really appreciate the invite. Corey
O’ Brien,
- Today made me see that younger women really do
have a voice in more than just your school. And now I am more interested
in how elections in the community work. Chloe Clark,
- I believe that this meeting today showed all of
us young women how important it is for us to be a part of the voice that
goes on in our community. Brooke Godsland,
- Coming here today and listening to all of these
women speak about their roles in politics was very inspirational to
me. They all shared their stories,
their struggles, and their journey to where they are today. It became even more clear to me how
important it is to have women involved in politics, to hear their voice,
and to have their say in our community.
This experience has given me the chance to see what a different I
can make in my community. Hillary Dort,
- Today opened my eyes to all the potential that
lies within myself and my peers. I am so incredibly thankful to everyone
from my coaches to my teachers that have helped me to become the leader
that I am today. I hope to continue
with my community involvement throughout the rest of my life because
knowing that your have helped or inspired even one person is the most
rewarding thing in the world. Morgan Lathem,
- Today was a great experience for young women
involved in politics. I learned so much about the importance of being
brave and getting involved. It affected my perspective on how important it
is for young women to have their voices heard. Stephanie Tanner,
- I am always energized by spending time in a room
full of women! I am thankful for all of the women, of all ages, who
attended this celebration. I think it is very important to set aside time
to reflect on and celebrate how hard we work for our communities, and to
remind one another that we are not alone in the struggles we face as
public people. Thank you all for lifting me up. Emma Van Rooyen,
- I really appreciate having the opportunity to
meet all of these role models for women in the area. It was really eye opening to see all the
possibilities and things I can do to improve my community. Thank you for putting this on. I’m very motivated to help out and be as
much of a role model as these other women. Meghan Breckon,
- I was very moved by some key statements made by
school councillors. I was thankful
for Lindsay Doucet’s part in a bold campaign to put women back on the Acadia
Student Union Executive and grateful it worked! Megan Leslie’s U-tube address set a great
tone and emotion for our time tog. I loved it that Diane Whalen
immediately picked up on the idea as something that could be initiated in
other councils and that she took the initiative to bring HRM Councillor
Lorelei Nicoll along to see what was happening here “in the sticks” ha-ha.
I’m sorry that I forgot to mention the small but mighty $500 grant from
the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities that totally funded this event.
And, I was thrilled to hear several times that there’s enthusiasm for this
being an annual event for Persons’ Day. Also could be a model for the FCM
International Day of the Girl Child. Pauline Raven,
- I loved bringing my ladies on student
government. I got an opportunity to speak with our Warden and other
councillors who have graced my life. I am reminded at days like this why
“service” is the greatest gift we can give. Donna Griffin,
- It was
lovely to spend time together with women on this special occasion in
women’s history. A great job was
done by all. It is rare opportunity
to bring young women into this type of forum where they can meet older
women and share experiences and celebrate!
Patricia Bishop,
- I feel like today really inspired me to pursue leadership
positions outside of high school. It’s great to see such inspirational
women leading their communities and I’m honoured to have been able to meet
them.
- I felt like I learned a lot today. I don’t have a lot of knowledge about
politics but as I learned, I gained interest. This meeting empowered me to stay
involved and to keep myself informed about what is happening in politics
in the present.
- I felt that today was a fantastic opportunity to
get some insight about women in politics.
- I feel very helpful in this community to be
helping out in my school. I will definitely stay involved in my community
after I graduate high school. Women in our community have so much
potential that should continue to be noticed.
- I think today was a great idea. It would be
great to include even more high schools. I think it is past the time of
questioning women’s capabilities we have just as much to say.
- Today really showed me how putting myself out in
the community is important and the effect it can have for others. Every
voice matters.
- After being here today, I have a better
understanding of what politics are like and all the different
positions. I really appreciate all
these women coming together and organizing this great opportunity and I
hope it continues because I would love for other younger women to come and
experience this too!
- What a wonderful way to validate support and celebrate our young women leaders. Events such as this are so valuable as they empower our young women to share their talents and make a difference in the world.
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