Apathy is Boring, March 2009

Winter relief is here... March break! We compiled a few things to keep your mind sharp in the downtime; debates, conferences, contest and more ...

In This Issue

Spotlight: Nomadic Massive

Every Contribution Counts...Why Not Add Yours?

Old Enough to Vote Project

Towards 2020 Conference

Tell a friend or better 10

DemTech 2009: Call for Presentations


			No, 16 year olds don't care about politics.
			Yes, if 16 year olds can drive, they should be allowed to vote.
			I don't know but if a rhinoceros can run as a candidate in a municipal election in another country, then maybe a 16 year old should be able to vote in Canada.
			If anything, the voting age should be raised, not lowered.

Should 16 years old be the legal voting age?

Spotlight: Nomadic Massive

Here is a group that is all about diversity creating something collective. If that's not democratic, what is?

Every Contribution Counts...Why Not Add Yours?

2 months into ‘09, and Apathy is Boring has rocked 2 concerts, 3 workshops, a conference, and of course reached thousands of Canadian youth, oh my! Help us help Canadian youth by donating - your money, time, or support (or all 3!).

Old Enough to Vote Project

Would lowering the voting age to 16 get youth to vote or are they too immature to be trusted? You Tell Us!

Towards 2020 Conference

Join with experts, creative thinkers, architects of change, and leaders of all ages including Romeo Dallaire, Raffi and of course Apathy is Boring as they build a new agenda for a new generation.

TOWARDS 2020: Canada's Commitment to Children & Youth Ottawa April 27th – 29th '09

Tell a friend or better 10

Do you know a friend (or 10) who is a little out of touch with Canada's democracy? Well it's time for a change. Check out this month's contest, spread the word and you could win!

DemTech 2009: Call for Presentations

Democracy and Technology:
Canadian Citizenship in the Information Age.

DemTech 2009 will showcase cutting edge projects that use information technology encourage citizen access and foster democratic participation.

We are looking for presentations about projects, ideas, and actions that address one of the three DemTech Symposium themes!

Deadline: March 15th