Local Government Week 2010 will be happening October 17th to 23rd.
Local Government Week is a school-focused campaign to celebrate the important role municipal governments play in shaping our communities.
To mark the 2010 municipal elections, Local Government Week is partnering with Student Vote to run the first ever province-wide municipal election program for youth under the voting age. The Student Vote program will be the focus for school activities this October 17 - 23, while municipal officials are preparing for local elections. Teachers and principals are encouraged to register their schools directly with Student Vote.
As in previous years, Local Government Week provides the opportunity for students to learn about our municipal governments. Our partnership with Student Vote this fall will help engage students in the local election process.
Student Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works with educators to engage young Canadians in the democratic process. During official election periods, Student Vote provides a real-life parallel election experience for youth under the voting age to help encourage the habit of voting that will last a life time. Since 2003, more than 2 million students across Canada have participated in Student Vote parallel election projects.
Participating schools will receive a Student Vote election kit with resources, including Local Government Week resource guides and electoral supplies. Teachers are encouraged to use the suggested activities with their classes to study the democratic process, local candidates, and issues.
Visit Student Vote Canada for more information about Student Vote and to register your school to participate
The Province of Ontario, AMCTO (Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have partnered to develop Local Government Week as a way to celebrate the key role that Ontario local governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, amenities and physical make-up of communities.
Click on the links below to learn more about Local Government Week
What is Local Govt. Week? (an overview)
Semaine des Administrations Locales(Version Française)
Visit the links below for information, activity ideas, and resources.
Local Govt Week (For Teachers)
Local Govt Week (For Municipalities)
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