MONTREAL/January 14, 2008—
The Garnet Key Society of Concordia University, in partnership with Leave Out Violence (LOVE) and AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM), is pleased to present VIVA. This daylong event aims to expand the minds and experiences of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 years old through interactive workshops. VIVA will be held Saturday, January 19th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 7th floor of the Henry F. Hall building at Concordia University (1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West).
VIVA is a free, bilingual event with workshops offered by community groups. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as theatre, self-defense, dance, photojournalism and more. The goal is to expose adolescents to new ideas and have them acquire valuable knowledge in a tolerant and welcoming environment, while addressing issues that affect their daily lives. It is also an excellent opportunity for students to meet their peers from across Montreal and to inspire them to become involved in their community.
Lunch will be provided free of charge to participants by Dagwoods, with beverages offered by Jugo Juice. Gifts will be given away throughout the day and each participant will receive a certificate of participation. A guest speaker from the Montreal Alouettes will also make an appearance.
For more information contact Scott Allen at 514.241.7268. Interested participants can register for VIVA by sending an e-mail to garnet.key@gmail.com.
About the organizers:
Concordia’s Garnet Key Society consists of 12 hand-picked outstanding students acting as ambassadors of the University and representing the student body at official events. LOVE is the leading not for profit youth violence prevention organization in Canada that has developed a unique approach through photojournalism. ACCM is focused on sex education and sexuality. They share the common goal to motivate the youth through creative, artistic, or sportive initiatives.
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Source :
Tanya Churchmuch
Senior Media Relations Advisor
Concordia University
