Kids in kindergarten to grade 12 in British Columbia are invited to participate in the Democracy and Me poetry contest to celebrate the importance of young voices in democracy.
Students are encouraged to reflect on the importance of community, civic engagement, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and democracy, in a creative poem or spoken word response.
Each grade category is provided with a unique question to help guide a creative entry.
"This poetry contest provides a unique medium to engage children and youth in democracy and further strengthen connections between our public institutions and young people in this province," said Janet Austin, lieutenant governor of British Columbia.
One winner will be selected from each of the three grade categories, and winners' entries will be put on display in the Parliament Building. Each winner will also receive a trip to Victoria, which will include a behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament and an opportunity to meet with the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker.
"I encourage all young British Columbians to participate in this exciting opportunity to explore and reflect on the importance of youth in community and democracy," added Raj Chouhan, Speaker of the legislative assembly of British Columbia. "I look forward to seeing the creative talent of our young citizens."
The contest is open from Oct. 27 to the Feb. 28, 2022, you can find more information about the Democracy and Me contest here.
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