Youth Conference
SETTING THE STAGE
Stephenville, Newfoundland,
October 3 and 4, 1997
This page was created by youth at a conference in Stephenville, Newfoundland.
Participating were members of St. John Central High (Burgeo), St.Boniface All
grade (Ramea), St. Stephens's High (Stephenville), Bishop O'Reilly High (Port au
Port), St.Joseph's High (St. Georges). Students from Kippens, Campbells Creek, Flat
Bay, St.Teresa, and Noles Pond also showed up.
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ALL THE VOICES
Liela Murphy,
St. George's
I think an important issue of today is discrimination of youth. It seems that society has labelled
youth in a negative way, and I feel that this attitude needs to be changed.
Albert Snook,
St. George's
One big issue is to teach young people about safety in the woods because people in Newfoundland
spend a lot of time in the woods. I think they should be educated in case they get lost.
Alison White,
St. George's
Due to the recent suicide in Stephenville, I think teen suicide is a big issue for youth today.
Travis Jesso,
Port au Port
The big issue in Newfoundland youth today is sustance abuse.
Megan Gale,
Port au Port
A big issue for Newfoundland youth today is substance abuse. Many teens totally abuse alcohol or
drugs and this leads to many problems.
Tammy LaCasta,
Port au Port
Abortion, because today a lot of teens are getting pregnant and for some they need an abortion,
however, teens should be aware that they are killing a human being and that abortions are wrong,
and that more should practice safe sex.
Natasha Hynes,
Port au Port East
The possible closing of O'Reilly. We don't want it to close because our school rocks!
Tara Neal,
Stephenville
Jobs are a big issue in Newfoundland today, especially for youth. Will we have to move away? A
lot of us don't want to but we don't really have a choice. Unless, we make our own jobs.
Leona Simms,
Burgeo
Employment is one big issue. Many young people wonder if they'll get a job or if their education is
good enough to get one.
Morgan Peters,
Stephenville
A big concern for me is people leaving the province. It seems the exodus is created by all or most
of these other factors. I think we need to try to keep these people here. This is because the majority
of the people leaving are the ones with skill and a future. Newfoundland really needs them in our
province.
Janice Goder
St. Theresa's
Employment is the major youth issue in Newfoundland
Jonathan Stewart
Ramea
Violence is stupid. It's barbaric and unecessary.
Stephen Rossiter
Ramea
Violence is a big issue because everyone fights. Every one solves their problems by violence. It's so
stupid, and you can solve your problems through other means.
Justin Burke
Ramea
Employment.
Dominiqe Augustus
Ramea
The bis issue for newfoundland youth is employment. There's little employment, and us youth have
to find work.
Bobbie Keeping
Ramea
I think that teen pregnancy is a big issue for Newfoundland youth today. Many teens are having
unprotected sex which results in pregnancy. Many teens are not responsible enough to take care of
a child and therefore they have abortions.
Terri Lynn Hayman
Ramea
Lack of communication.
Jackie Lushman
Ramea
AIDS - I think they should try harder to find a cure.
Sheena MacDonald
Ramea
I want to cure cancer.
Stephen Parsons
Burgeo
Lack of recreation.
Pamela Rose
Burgeo
Lack of recreation
Jody A. Simms
Burgeo
Lack of recreation.
Staci Hopkins
Stephenville
Our big issue for Newfoundland youth today is being heard. Many teens become frustrated with
adults who claim they want to hear what we are concerned about., but then when we do open up,
they usually ignore our answers. Not to say all adults do that, but a majority does. We as youth
today need to find a positive way to get our messages across about education, employment, and the
future of Newfoundland itself.
Chris Smith
Stephenville
The dismal future of our province and the lack of opportunity portrayed by the media (Brain
drain). Also the lack of community sponsored activities in which youth can occupy themselves with
Steven Duffy
Port au Port
I think the number one problem in today's society is AIDS.
Amanda M. DeLodder
Port au Port
I feel there is a lot of peer pressure for teens today as they are being pushed about for doing drugs,
sex, and many other serious problems. This to me seems unfair for youth of any age.
T. J. Mackey
Port au Port
The pressures of having a healthy sexual identity. There are a lot of pressures to have sex in our
society.
LISTEN TO US!
David Tucker,
Kippens
One big issue for Newfoundland youth today is our futures in general. Most of my friends, and
myself in particular are very worried about where to go and what to do after school. I don't even
know what I want, let alone where to do it and how to pay for it.
Alicia Smith,
Stephenville
One big issue for Newfoundland youth today is sexuality. I feel that most youth's are pressure into
it by others. Some feel it's the only way to fit in with the crowd. They think everyone is involved,
however, in some cases they're wrong.
Alison Garnier and Kellee Bennett,
St. George's
A big issue for Newfoundland youth today is in regards to self-esteem and self-confidence. Many
youth feel down on themselves due to society's attitudes towards perfection.
Amanda Penney,
Stephenville
I think that the government should initiate some reforms to our education system to enable us to be
competitive with students across Canada who are going to the same universities as many of us will
attend.
Jennifer Duffenais,
Kippens
James Gallant,
Stephenville
Kayla Bennett,
St. George's
Jessica Bennett,
St. George's
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What happened?
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
3 - 5 P. M. REGISTRATION
5:30 - 7 P.M. BARBECUE
7 - 9 P.M. WELCOME
8 - 9 P.M. YOUTH COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
9 - 10 P.M. SOCIAL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
8:45 - 9:30 P.M. ICBREAKERS
9:45 - 12 P.M. WORKSHOPS
1. JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES
2. LEADERSHIP
3. ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY
4. COMMUNITY TV
12 - 1 P.M. LUNCH
1 - 3:30 P.M. PRESENTATIONS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/YOUTH PROGRAMS
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
3:30 - P.M. ELECTIONS FOR YOUTH COUNCIL