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“ Getting Edmonton Together Youth Festival”
February 14th – February 19th, 2005
A Multicultural & Educational Experience
In celebration of the International Black History Month Festival, Movements: The Afro- Caribbean Dance Ensemble will host G.E.T. FEST 2005 .
G.E.T. ( Getting Edmonton Together ) FEST 2005 is a youth symposium designed to address issues that are currently relevant to the youth culture. Open to youth ages 12 to 19 the conference will run from February 14th to 19th, 2005. Approximately 1,500 youth will gather to share their thoughts and dialogue about culture; lifestyle; diversity; peer pressure and other social issues.
All G.E.T. FEST events are fun filled yet educational and entertaining. Our vision is to empower and mobilize youth through leadership symposiums; workshops; and presentations. Our youth organizing committee has ensured that there are lots to do and learn.
Beginning February 14th to 17th, key speakers will launch G.E.T. FEST by visiting various Junior and Senior high schools. Students will be given presentations with topics on history, bullying, racism and leadership. On February 18 th & 19 th students meet at the Shaw Conference Centre where Farley Flex of Canadian Idol and CFL Alumni Henry(Gizmo) Williams will host youth forums and make various presentations. Students will also get a chance to work with new and present friends to complete different cultural projects.
The G.E.T. FEST organizing committee is expecting great things from this event. Students, teachers and parents see the symposium as a safe environment to expand the creative perception of Edmonton’s youth. The workshops are designed for youths 12 to 20 years of age.
G.E.T. FEST 2005 is a one week-action packed opportunity which can change the climate of our society and conceptually increase harmonious unity through education, sharing and consciousness.
Don’t miss Edmonton’s newest annual Festival! Find out more about how you can participate in this exciting project, and join us as we Get Edmonton Together- one youth at a time.
Online Poster
Schedule of Events
School tours – G.E.T. FEST (Pre-conference)
Monday, February 14th to Thursday 17th
Guest speakers visit various schools in the Edmonton area to motivate and inspire students to action against bullying, racism and other issues while empowering them to strive to reach for the stars.
All G.E.T. FEST events will be held at the
Shaw Conference Centre, 9797-Jasper Avenue
Youth Forum 9797 Jasper Avenue
Friday February 18 th 9:00AM – 3:00PM – No Charge
Junior High Youth Forum – Farley Flex of Canadian Idol and CFL Alumni, Henry (Gizmo) Williams speak to students about racism; peer pressure and other G.E.T FEST topics. Entertainment and visual presentations included.
STAR (Stand Together Against Racism) – No Charge
Saturday February 19 th 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Break out conferences; workshops and entertainment. Students work as a group to prepare and present a mission statement to the Honourable Minister of Community Development from plenary sessions.
Saturday February 19 th 6:30PM – Admission $10
Closing Ceremonies/ Pep Rally: A fun filled evening featuring: Celebrity host and lots of entertainment - talent showcase, fitness competition; awards, banner signing competition, MC battle and urban & rock music.
Thank you to our sponsors
Without the generous support of businesses and individuals, G.E.T. FEST wouldn’t be the success that it is. G.E.T. FEST 2005 is sponsored by the following:
- Alberta Human Rights Cultural and Educational Fund
- CFRN TV
- SEE Magazine
- The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
- Sapphire Restaurant
- Movements: The Afro- Caribbean Dance Ensemble
As a sponsor your support will help meet costs associated with hosting this event while maximizing operational dollars to support youth programs.
For sponsorship information:
Movements: The Afro-Caribbean Dance Ensemble
Suite 204, 10275 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1X9
Phone: 780-415-5211
Fax: 780-424-1445
E-Mail: mvments@oanet.com
Inspiring initiatives such as G.E.T FEST give Movements the opportunity to form new and lasting partnerships within the community, as we G.E.T Edmonton Together - one youth at a time.
Volunteers are needed:
We need various volunteers to assist with the development and management of GET FEST 2005.
If you enjoy working with youth and have skills in the following areas we would love to chat with you:
- Banquet server
- Security
- Audio visual / website / computer
- Communications
- Host and hostess
- Supervision
- Facilitator
- Speaking and presentation skills
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