Apathy is Boring was founded in 2004, when a choreographer, a filmmaker, and a fashion photographer met at a party. Troubled by how few of their friends were actively participating in Canada's democracy, Ilona Dougherty, Paul Shore and Mackenzie Duncan started an online campaign to mobilize youth to vote during the 2004 federal election.
Today, we work year round to support and educate youth to become active and contributing citizens in Canada's democracy.
Our vision is a Canada where every young Canadian is an active citizen, and youth are meaningfully engaged in all aspects of the democratic process.
This is more than just voting. It is about setting up youth to find their lane for engagement and ultimately, take charge of the conditions they live in.