VISIT TO CANADA'S NORTH - Youth Dialogue in Kuujjuaq, Quebec
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond hosted a Youth Dialogue in Kuujjuaq on the issues youth are facing in Nunavik and the ways in which they are addressing such challenges. The discussion was held at the Hamlet Office.
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0259-013
Panellists and youth from the community participated in the discussion.
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0259-015
Their Excellencies spoke to the youth and explained how this dialogue is important to better improve their community.
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0259-027
Hip hop performances were presented during this dialogue on issues youth are facing in Nunavik and the ways in which they are addressing such challenges.
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0259-034
Youth conducting a drum dancing performance during the event.
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0259-006
The Governor General listening to youth on what they have to say about their life in Kujjuuaq.
Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00 Welton Araújo GG2009-0259-020