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High Commissioner of Canada to Trinidad and Tobago, Arif Keshani, Advances Relations in the Caribbean

Canadian CYC Delegate Blog Corner I am Leah Davidson, one of the Canadian Commonwealth National Youth Delegates, bringing a youth voice to Commonwealth issues and international events. This series of articles will cover people who work on Commonwealth issues and for Commonwealth organizations, with the goal of unpacking Commonwealth values and their relevance to young people. During my time covering the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago, I had the privilege of meeting with His Excellency, Arif Keshani, the…

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Kitchener’s Calinda Kok Headed to Tobago for Commonwealth Youth Games

he Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is an international athletic event with entries from 1000+ athletes and para athletes ages 14-18. This year’s Games will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago from August 4-11, 2023. Canada is sending 74 athletes and staff to compete in the sports of Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Netball, and Rugby. Here is a profile on one of Canada’s Beach Volleyball players, Calinda Kok.

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Andon Kiriakou from Team Canada Excited to Compete in CYG Beach Volleyball

he Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is an international athletic event with entries from 1000+ athletes and para athletes ages 14-18. This year’s Games will be hosted in Trinidad and Tobago from August 4-11, 2023. Canada is sending 74 athletes and staff to compete in the sports of Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Netball, and Rugby. Here is a profile on one of Canada’s Beach Volleyball players, Andon Kiriakou.

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – The Commonwealth Connection

I am Leah Davidson, one of the Canadian Commonwealth National Youth Delegates, bringing a youth voice to Commonwealth issues and international events. This series of articles will cover people who work on Commonwealth issues and for Commonwealth organizations, with the goal of unpacking Commonwealth values and their relevance to young people. I chose to feature the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award because I participated through my high school, Bishop’s College School, and saw first-hand the positive impact on youth skill development.

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Making Education Accessible to All with Professor Asha Kanwar

I am Leah Davidson, one of the Canadian Commonwealth National Youth Delegates, bringing a youth voice to Commonwealth issues and international events. This series of articles will cover people who work on Commonwealth issues and for Commonwealth organizations, with the goal of unpacking Commonwealth values and their relevance to young people. I chose to write this article because of Professor Asha Kanwar’s admirable commitment to open and distance learning and the importance of bridging connections between Canada and the developing world.

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Rosemary Sadlier Fights for Racial Justice in the Commonwealth

I am Leah Davidson, one of the Canadian Commonwealth National Youth Delegates, bringing a youth voice to Commonwealth issues and international events. This series of articles will cover people who work on Commonwealth issues and for Commonwealth organizations, with the goal of unpacking Commonwealth values and their relevance to young people. I chose to write this article as Rosemary Sadlier OOnt (Order of Ontario) is a woman who truly puts herself on the frontlines to achieve the Commonwealth values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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