AnnuAl RepoRt 2010 - the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

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Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots is dedicated to inspiring, training and supporting tomorrow’s leaders today. This powerful, youth-driven network includes tens of thousands of members in more than 120 countries. Together, youth of all ages are taking action to improve our world through service learning projects that promote care and concern for animals, the environment and the human community. Across Canada, our program has grown in recent years to include more than 400 Roots & Shoots groups working on exciting grassroots projects in their communities. SOPhie MUSet, Jgi Canada Planet Releaf In February 2010 we launched a new campaign for our members to get them engaged in issues related to Canadian and global forests. Named by a Roots & Shoots group, Planet Releaf offers a dedicated website with a wealth of information and project ideas for teachers, parents and young people. Over the past few months Roots & Shoots members have also had a chance to take part in hands-on Speak for the Trees workshops in Toronto and Vancouver, where they gained new skills in caring for trees near where they live. The official Planet Releaf campaign launch was held at the University of Toronto in partnership with Evergreen and LEAF. More than 80 people came out to watch the critically acclaimed documentary “Taking Root: A Vision of Wangari Maathai”, and a series of three short films from the documentary series Tree Stories. jgi caNada 10 | JANEGOODALL.CA
Protecting the Eagle in Sudbury. Jgi caNada jgi caNada NAHO Youth Leader aMBer, 15, performs at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto during an exchange of cultures with Roots & Shoots Singapore, Roots & Shoots Canada and Roots & Shoots for aBoriginal Youth. Jgi caNada Youth Leadership Council Our Youth Leadership Council expanded to become national this year, with 10 members from British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Since they came together in fall 2009, the group has been actively spreading the word about Roots & Shoots in their own communities, mentoring groups and taking part in a wide range of events across the country. Most recently, a delegation from Roots & Shoots attended the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference of the Parties (COP10) in Nagoya, Japan, where they presented to world leaders on the importance of biodiversity, and helped to draft a Youth Convention. Jgi caNada Spotlight on Shailyn Drukis ylc Member since 2008 An avid gardener and vermicomposter, Shailyn is pursuing her degree at Wilfred Laurier University. Most recently, Shailyn represented JGI Canada and Roots & Shoots at COP10 in Japan. “Working with members of the Roots & Shoots global community has been a beautiful adventure – it has been the most rewarding experience I could ever ask for. I have dedicated my hard work and enthusiasm to the program and, in turn, I have been given many amazing opportunities that have allowed me to make a positive difference both locally and globally.” aboriginal youth get on board In December 2009 Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots received a grant from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada to introduce the program to First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth across the country. Since then, we have been making visits to communities across the country, assessing their needs and priorities, and supporting groups of young people as they identify issues to get working on. The response has been enthusiastic, and several youth-led projects are underway -- ranging from a recycling initiative to community gardens and fundraising for protection of local eagle populations. 2010 JGI CANADA ANNUAL REPORT | 11
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