Charlottetown, Saturday November 9th 8:30am – 5:30 pm, with VIP reception dinner the night before and Island entertainment and activities following the event. 600+ attendees
Run by youth leaders from ten to 18, with invited experts,
industry and policymakers. Using UN-expert summit format, with the goal of
creating an action plan to address cyberbullying problems by the end of the
day. There are three plenary sessions, a luncheon speaker and one keynote.
Sponsors and governmental representatives will provide welcome remarks, along
with a selected student.
There are three breakout sessions, mixing tracks to address
cyberbullying issues from a diverse perspective. These breakout sessions will
address questions raised in the plenary and, through a facilitator, report back
their findings to help frame the following plenary session.
An exhibit area showcasing student projects and Stop
Cyberbullying partners will be set up to demonstrate student approaches to
solving the issue. Student musicians, poets, artists and performing artists
will be showcased as well.
The plenary sessions will be video conference with schools
from within and outside of PEI and Canada to allow remote participation of
students worldwide. And a video kiosk will be set up to allow participants to
share their thoughts, ideas and recommendations with others. Research conducted
by students will be presented and a StopCyberbullying Task Force of volunteers
will be created to take the next steps.
Venues: Confederation
Center for plenary, breakout sessions and exhibits/Murphy Center for
lunch/additional breakouts.
Participants: digital industry leaders (Facebook, Microsoft
and Build-A-Bear Workshop already confirmed). Barbara Coloroso (confirmed), Disney, Webkinz, Google pending. Educators, RCMP,
criminal justice experts, wellness professionals, parents, First Nation, digital
industry on Island, students (hosting the event and constituting 350-400 of the
600 participant audience). Minister of Ed NS, former Minister of Ed and of
Women Ontario confirmed. Inviting big international names in bullying, new
Minister of Justice Canada, Sharon Rosenfeldt (founder of Victims of Violence),
Rehtaeh Parson's parents (confirmed), Bonnie Bracey Sutton (confirmed). More to come.
Follows in footsteps of NS conference, where Parry Aftab
keynoted. This will add youth voices, criminal justice and victimization
issues, diversity groups and industry. First of its kind in Canada.
Want Newcomers to cater the lunch with an international
buffet, showcasing our diversity.
Evening following the event want Island music, food and
experiences (carriage rides, etc.). Island giveaways.
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Water and Prince Street Corner Shop has agreed to reopen, after season, to
cater the event on their premises.
