Press Release: Apathy is Boring isn’t waiting around for an Election.

by Apathy is Boring — July 15, 2008

July 9 2008
For Immediate Release
 
Apathy is Boring isn’t waiting around for an Election.
 
We know the statistics. Youth aren’t voting and they aren’t opting into the traditional political system. Apathy is Boring isn’t waiting for an election to turn that around.

Apathy is Boring wants young Canadians to grab their cell phone or video cameras and tell us their vision for the next 250 years of Democracy in Canada. On the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliamentary democracy in our country, Apathy is Boring is encouraging young Canadians to look forward towards our next 250 years and articulate their vision of Canada and the world.
Starting in July and running through the month of September, the contest will culminate with the grand prize: a trip to Halifax for the winner to attend and showcase their video during a Youth Dialogue hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on September 20th. More information on the Governor General’s Youth Dialogues is available at www.citizenvoices.gg.ca.  The winner will also receive backstage passes to the Apathy is Boring Concert featuring artists ill Scarlett.

"Even today I see, wherever I go, young people pushing the envelope. I think that it is so important to encourage youth and to highlight the innovative solutions youth are bringing to address the challenges of the day.” Declared the Governor General. “And so, as we celebrate this year the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliamentary democracy in Canada, I salute your efforts. I encourage youth to continue inspiring us to action. And I reaffirm my commitment to help make sure young people's voices are heard."
Her Excellency the Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, World Youth Congress Video Blog, May 31st 2008
 
Contest Dates:
National Category: July 2nd to September 5th (open to residents of Canada)
Quebec City Category:  July 2nd to August 1st (open to residents of Quebec City)
Halifax Category: August 5th to September 5th (open to residents of Halifax)
Montreal Category: August 5th to September 5th (open to residents of Montreal)
 
Contest Details on the website: Apathy is Boring
 
The Apathy is Boring Project is a national non-partisan organization that aims to use art and technology to engage youth in the democratic process.

Thanks to our sponsors:
Dose.ca
D250
Governor General of Canada
Memelabs

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For more information please contact:
Ilona Dougherty, Executive Director, The Apathy is Boring Project
(514) 844-2472 or ilona@apathyisboring.com

Download the press release in pdf here.

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