For the first time this year, we present the national gala featuring the films of students from the provinces of Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick. You will find the screening of the short films, each representing a school participating in the program. We will announce the winners on May 28. Until then, you can see the nominations for each category.

This year, more than 400 elementary school students from Quebec and Ontario provinces worked hard to create different media productions under the “Be the movement” theme. To underline their hard work, a jury composed by François Munger (MédiAT), Emmanuelle Fontaine (Azrieli Fundation) and Jean-Philippe Nadeau-Marcoux (filmmaker) awarded one of the six mentions from the Media Production program to each production.

This year’s digital arts program took place in several regions, with approximately 200 high school students! Combining visual arts and technology, the program allowed students to create works inspired by the theme of the year; “Be the movement!” Whether it was through social, ecological or physical movements, or through moving images, the students were able to express themselves and create sensitive and inspiring projects! Throughout the year and with the help of dedicated coordinators, students were able to develop technical, creative and conceptual skills in digital arts. Here is an overview of the program in each participating school.

The youth succeeded in combining the digital and theatrical!

This year the Dramatic Arts program took place in two regions, in 5 participating schools and with around 200 elementary school children! Combining theatre, puppetry, writing and digital tools, the program allowed students to create works of art inspired by children’s book they read thanks to our incredible partner: Editions Les 400 coups. The Dramatic Arts program allows students to explore the areas of theatre and literature, with the aim of getting the youth to create their own play. Throughout this project, the students develop the characters, participate in the writing of the texts, create the scenography and the staging.

Youth Fusion's AI hub !

This year the artificial intelligence program took place on two continents! Mixing entrepreneurship, ethics and technology, the program enabled students to create their own AI startups. With the help of dedicated coordinators, students developed creative solutions to address various issues in our society.

Youth Fusion's Science and technology program!

This program aims to introduce the students to the world of science by allowing them to concretely explore scientific phenomena in their environment through various experiential and educational activities. By following the scientific approach, the students target a problem in their environment, explore it through different scientific angles and propose a solution based on their research and analysis. Throughout the year, the students involve various people in their community using a participatory approach. Finally, the students will try to solve the problem by concretely applying the solution they have developed during the course of the project.

IT'S SO MUCH MORE THAN ROBOTS!

For educational robotics, Youth Fusion is proud to partner with Robotique FIRST Québec in order to offer eligible schools support to participate in the FIRST LEGO League international programs. These programs allow the students to explore the world of science and technology through the use of LEGO WeDo 2.0 technology. The students will have the opportunity to explore a different theme each year; design and build a LEGO model containing at least one simple machine and one motorized element; create a poster to present their team and their research; participate in an exhibition to present and share their achievements.

Pursuing curiosity for land-based activities and sciences!

The in-class and afterschool activities are a mix of hands-on scientific activities and traditional and cultural activities relating to the land. The collaboration with community members and elders is essential in this project, as they have a deep understanding of the land. With their support and through the organization of multiple outings, the youth can develop a further knowledge of the land and survival techniques relating to their environment.

Discover the worlds of more than a hundred video games!

Enter the worlds created by our student participants aged between 10 and 21. The students worked 3 to 6 months on their project in an unusual school context, in which exceptional health measures were mixed with the regular student life. Through this pedagogical program, the students had a concrete experience in video game design. They invested time and talent in order to complete their video game. It is our great honor to finally unveil their creations, which are the results of their hard work during the year.

The program would not have been possible without the institutions and teachers who renewed their confidence in Youth Fusion across Canada (Québec and Ontario) and France, the support of our financial partners, and the investment of dozens of post-secondary students who took up the challenge of becoming a project coordinator and assisted year-long the student participants in the creation of their games.

FASHION IN ALL DIMENSIONS !

The fashion design program introduces the youth to the world and techniques of fashion. Through this project, they acquire notions in fashion illustration, cutting, tailoring, pattern, molding and graphics, in order to develop as a group a collection of five real or virtual outfits, accompanied by a collection book. This year, the end of the project is marked by small collection films unique to each project. Don't forget to vote for your favorite sketch!

This year’s Exhibition Design program took place in the greater Montreal area with approximately 150 high school students! Combining visual arts, design and history of art, the program allowed the students to create works of art and to become familiar with the museum field and everything that surrounds the creation of an exhibition. Inspired by the theme of movement, the students were able to express themselves and create sensitive and inspiring projects! Throughout the year and with the help of dedicated coordinators, students were able to develop technical, creative and conceptual skills related to exhibition design.

Creating today, schools of tomorrow !

This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the field of environmental design, which undertakes to impact the living spaces of citizens by putting environmental and social concerns at the heart of its practice. Students design and carry out an environmental design project in order to create a legacy for both their school and neighbourhood communities. Throughout the process, students conduct an environmental analysis as well as a public consultation. They then design their project through to 2D and 3D drawings, whether by hand or with a computer, as well as models and photomontages, which will ultimately lead to the actual construction of the project.

Welcome to the Leadership and Entrepreneurship program!

This program aims to introduce youth to the field of entrepreneurship by developing a business or service that meets a need in their community. Through all the stages of entrepreneurial development, participants acquire skills such as market research, entrepreneurial literacy, promotion and marketing, human resources as well as financial planning and business management. This year, it is through a series of weekly Business challenges that student-run companies compete against each other to win various trophies, including that of the most successful company of the year!

Welcome to the Elementary Engagement program!

The Elementary Engagement program offers students the opportunity to get involved in different activities encompassing a holistic view of well-being. Through this project, participants acquire notions of governance, healthy cooking, sports as well as various skills related to outdoor activities. This year, we are highlighting the work of youth with an overview of the activities put forward through a short video.

Lights, camera, action!

The students in the Leadership and Media program have worked tirelessly this year to create amazing films! We invite you to watch the films on the cinema page of the virtual gallery.

Welcome to the Leadership and Healthy Living program!

The Leadership and Healthy Living program allows high school participants to get involved through a variety of activities oriented around a holistic view of well-being. These activities promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, healthy eating and cooking classes, setting up student councils and events, as well as outdoor activities. This year, we are highlighting the work of the youth with an overview of the activities put forward through a short video.

Welcome to the Leadership, Healthy Living and Community Engagement program!

During the Future Education Festival, the Leadership, Healthy Living & Community Building team hosted a live event on the topic of safe spaces for Indigenous students in CÉGEP and university. The event opened with introductions and an opening ceremony conducted by coordinator Sage Goodleaf-Labelle. Following the ceremony, a video of a couple conversations between coordinator Kahenientha Cross and CÉGEP students Gracie Diabo, from Kahnawake, and Angela Ottereyes, from Waskaganish was shared. We would like to thank again Kahenientha and Sage for conducting the interviews and organizing the event. We would also like to thank Geoffroy Ingret for editing the interview video, and the event team at Youth Fusion for their support. Finally, we offer a special thanks to the partners of the CÉGEP programming, John Abbott College and Dawson College, and to Angela and Gracie for generously sharing their stories with us. Nia:wen, Mîkwêc