First Nation Native Youth Use Social Media to Claim Their Vote

First Nation Youth stake out their role in Canada's recent federal election

The name “Project 60” highlights that it was not until 1960 that First Nation people won the right to vote in Canadian federal elections.

The videos featured below are made by Native Youth, the nation’s fastest growing population segment.

Using new mediums of communication and social media, these youth aim to educate and empower others on the importance of voting. They describe the impact of elections on themselves, and on their communities.

On April 27^th, 2011, the young filmmakers presented their work to a live national videoconference audience of over 600 people!

The event also showcased how First Nations organizations across Canada collectively have the most robust videoconferencing network in the country.

To watch the Project 60 videos, click the links in the menu on the left ...

Congratulations from National Chief Shawn Atleo

Click to watch a message from Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo congratulating all Project 60 participants.

National Chief Shawn Atleo from First Nation Help Desk.

Vote! It's Our Right.

Click to watch a video made by Tom Clifford called: Vote! It's Our Right.

Vote! It's Our Right. from First Nation Help Desk.

Aboriginal Youth Into Action

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Aboriginal Youth Into Action from First Nation Help Desk.

The video was made by several Indian Brook Youth: Hillary Nevin; Joseph Brooks; Ben MacDonald; Daniel MacDonald; & Nathan Michael

Exercise Our Right

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Exercise Our Right from First Nation Help Desk.

The video was made by Natalie Clifford.

EMP - Vote for Me!

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EMP - Vote for Me! from First Nation Help Desk.

We Got The Power!

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We Got The Power! from First Nation Help Desk.

The video was made by Paqtnkek Youth.

I Have A Dream...

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I Have A Dream... from First Nation Help Desk.

The video was made by Paqtnkek Youth.

Why First Nation Voters Will Help

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Why First Nation Voters Will Help from First Nation Help Desk.

The video was made by Dmitri Googoo from We'koqma'q.

Reasons Why First Nation Votes Are Important

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Reasons Why First Nation Votes Are Important from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Vote Rap

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Vote Rap from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard!

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Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Interview with Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy

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Interview with Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Get Out & Vote!

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Get Out & Vote! from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Exercise Your Right To Vote

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Exercise Your Right To Vote from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Put Your Voice On Paper

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Put Your Voice On Paper from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Do You Want Your Voice Heard?

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Do You Want Your Voice Heard? from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Make Your Voice Be Heard

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Make Your Voice Be Heard from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Vote Now!

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Vote Now! from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

We Are Also Canadian

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We Are Also Canadian from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Why Should I Vote?

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Why Should I Vote? from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Will You Change?

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Will You Change? from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

We Have a Right to Vote

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We Have a Right to Vote from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Let's Do Something About It

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Let's Do Something About It from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Claim Your Voice

Click to watch a video called: Claim Your Voice

Claim Your Voice from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

Right to Vote

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Right to Vote from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.

You Should Vote, Too!

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You Should Vote, Too! from First Nation Help Desk on Vimeo.