Meet the Island youths joining the front-line fight for social justice – Manitoulin Expositor

July 15, 2020

MANITOULIN—In the past few months, the world has witnessed a rise in youth activism. Thousands of young activists are working relentlessly for causes like racial and gender equality, Indigenous rights, climate change, 2SLGBTQIA rights and economic justice. Manitoulin youth are claiming their place in the battle for justice; from social media posts to peacefully protesting on the streets, they are using their voices for good.

Ryann Hudson, ndishinkaas Webjiwong ndoonjibaa (an Anishinaabe kwe from Little Current), said regarding the surge of new youthful voices, “I believe young people are speaking up now because they are just beginning to learn the real history of Canada.” Ms. Hudson is studying towards her bachelor of arts in social welfare and development as well as her bachelor of education.

“I think young people see the future and realize that one day it will be theirs. The environment is a good example of this.” Jocelyn Kuntsi, a Grade 10 student from Manitowaning, stated. Jocelyn added that her mother and sister have inspired her to become more politically active. She also participated in the Legislative Page Program which “empowered her to have a stronger voice,” as she described it.

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