Ledge to host youth parliament in November

Nunavut’s first youth parliament will take place in Iqaluit from Nov. 6 to Nov. 10.

“The Nunavut youth parliament is an exciting opportunity for our youth to learn about our system of government while interacting with their peers from across the territory,” said Peter Kilabuk, the speaker of Nunavut’s legislature.

Students in Grades 9 to 11 are eligible to take part, says a news release, and 19 will be chosen to play the roles of Nunavut MLAs.

The costs of the young parliamentarians’ travel and accommodation will be paid by the legislative assembly, while schools and the assembly office will coordinate applications.

The youth parliament will be videotaped and students will receive a special commemorative edition of the daily hansard.