Let’s EMPOWER 8 Million Children!

Join us November 20th, 2024, for National Child Day as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child!

This year’s theme, #8MillionEmpowered, highlights our collective goal to empower all 8 million kids in Canada by defending their rights and ensuring they have the support to thrive. Children and youth are not merely future dreamers, but present-day innovators, leaders and changemakers. They are setting the stage for a brighter, more inclusive Canada with compassion, courage and conviction. Empowered young people can make a difference now, not just someday.

National Child Day is a time to honour Canada’s commitment to children’s rights, as part of the global World Children’s Day movement. 

Information sourced from the National Child Day Website brought to you by Children First Canada. Check out their website and more ways to be involved HERE.

As the Strathcona County Child and Youth Coalition, we’ve made this poster to show you some of the ways that YOU can be empowered this Fall. Check it out!!

1. Get Your Game On

There are free Recreational Skate & Stick sessions at Moyer, and a Recreational Skate at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre. Check out RPC Link HERE for more info!

2. Stay and Play with the FRN

November 22 at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre is a Stay & Play. More info can be found with the link HERE!

3. Participate in a Public Night Program with BGC Strathcona 

Masterchef, Art Night and Sports Nights with BGC are open to everyone! Find info for these programs HERE.

4. Attend a Strathcona County Library Program

Strathcona County Library always has programs running. Check out the options HERE!

5. Get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters Strathcona County

There are many ways to volunteer your time, but a great local option is with BBBS. Their website is HERE!

6. National Child Day Literature at the Library

The #8MillionEmpowered literature picks by SC Library Staff are featured for November! Check out the selection at the Library.

7. Come to the CanTeen for a Smudge

November 20th at 6:00pm all are welcome for a guided smudge! #123 2016 Sherwood Drive at the CanTeen Youth Hub!

8. Head to NationalChildDay.org to get involved!!

Information sourced from the National Child Day Website brought to you by Children First Canada. Check out their website and more ways to be involved HERE.