Zeenat was the Special Events Coordinator at George S. Henry’s Multicultural Council in her last year of school. She organized the annual multicultural Fashion Show and the Multicultural Extravaganza – which promoted food, art and costumes from around the world. As Vice-President of the Afghan Club and a member of the South Asian Club, Zeenat strove to bring together Afghan and other cultural groups. She was involved in campaigns against racism and race-related violence as a member of Students With a Target and was also Vice-President of the Peer Help Committee and the Food Bank Committee in the 1999-2000 school year.

As President of the Student Council in the 1999-2000 school year, Naheem helped promote harmony through a multicultural fashion and talent show, a multicultural luncheon, theme dances and a celebration of Black History Month. He helped organize monthly assemblies dealing with topics such as school violence, drinking and driving, and diversity through music. Naheem participated in Radio Leacock, the multicultural organization “True Colours”, and the Peer Helping Committee. He has also promoted social and cultural harmony through the Aga Khan Ismaili Volunteer Corps.

Tiki was a lead organizer in Agincourt’s 2000 Multicultural Assembly, which celebrated the different cultures present in the student population. As a member of the Colours Club, Tiki promoted multiculturalism at her school by helping to organize the Multicultural Colours Caravan and the International Food Café. She helped students new to Canada adapt by organizing cultural workshops and drop-in sports for ESL students through the Students For Students Club. For the past four years, Tiki was a member of the Grade Nine Mentor Group and helped grade nine students make the transition to high school life.

Noah’s four year involvement at his school’s United Cultures Club resulted in multicultural activities at Sir Wilfred Laurier C.I. that encompassed more than the usual display of dancing in a school assembly. As President of the Club during 1999-2000 school year, Noah introduced a World Religions Week, a Fall and Winter Fair, the 3rd International Food Day and a Chinese New Year celebration. He raised money for World Vision through an International Luncheon in which students from twelve different cultures decorated booths and sold different food. Noah was a member of the Laurier S.T.A.R.S (Students and Teachers Against Racism and Sexism) and helped organize a Spring Carnival in conjunction with the Student and Athletic Councils.

Emily was active in race relations at school as President of the Black Cultural Awareness Club by promoting harmony between the African-Canadian students and other cultural groups. She organized cultural events and inter-high school meetings and was one of twenty delegates of the 1997 Exchange on Racism Conference in York Region. Emily volunteered as a sports facilitator for special needs individuals at the Armadale Community Centre. She was an executive member of the African Youth in Action Group organized by the Black Secretariat and volunteered for the African Expressions Summer Camp 2000.

For four years, Andrea was involved in Multicultural Week at Emery C.I., dedicated to celebrating the diversity of the student population. She helped developmentally handicapped students integrate into school life by assisting them in class and organizing sports events that brought able-bodied and handicapped students together. These events included the Special Olympics and swim meets. Andrea founded the Christian Fellowship Club which allowed people to learn about Christianity and other religions. She received a Gold Award from the Duke of Edinburgh program. Andrea spent the summer of 1999 working at the Scott Mission Camp, which enables underprivileged, inner city children to experience a residential camp.

Priyanka was the1999-2000 President of the Colours Club at Agincourt C.I. and helped organize the Multicultural Caravan and International Food Café. She also organized the 2000 Multicultural Assembly. Priyanka was the President of Students For Students, which helped new immigrant students adapt to Canadian culture. As a member of Amnesty International, Priyanka helped organize petitions and letter-writing campaigns against human rights violations around the world.

Michael was active as Events Coordinator in the S.T.O.P. (Students and Teachers Opposing Prejudice) program at his high school in Red Deer, Alberta. He coordinated fundraisers for local and international projects, such as the “STOP Gig” alternative music concert in which five bands and several guest speakers participated. Michael has been a presenter at a provincial diversity workers’ conference and at other high schools. He has been a student representative on numerous committees in his community. As part of his efforts to stop prejudice, Michael wrote several articles for the school newspaper, published six issues of a magazine promoting harmony and performed in a play that taught elementary school students about fighting against discrimination. Michael’s passion for promoting harmony continues as he develops the S.T.O.P. program at Red Deer College.

Makesha promoted intercultural understanding and goodwill as 1999-2000 President of Student Council by organizing a Latin week, a Christmas multicultural talent show and a Black History Month assembly. She reintroduced International Lunches to her high school and organized events such as a three-on-three basketball tournament, dances, and a dominos competition – all of them helped bridge cultural gaps between students. Makesha mentored with the Women in Motion mentorship program and was a member of the Black Students Association.

Aly promoted diversity and multiculturalism in his high school as a founder of both Wellness Week and Student Heritage Fair. He was a Student Ambassador for Kids Help Phone for over two years and worked to improve tolerance and understanding between youth in Calgary. Aly also founded and implemented a literacy initiative for Central Asian refugee students three years ago. Aly volunteered at the Calgary Interfaith Food Bank and helped organize a food drive and UNICEF fundraiser at his school. He represented Canada at the International Massachusetts Institute of Technology Junior Summit – a forum designed to elevate discussion of youth issues on a worldwide stage.