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Created in 2006, Edmonton's NextGen is an initiative of the City of Edmonton. NextGen is powered by a group of community leaders and volunteers working together to create a city that attracts and gives voice to the next generation of Edmontonians by connecting people, places, communities and ideas.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Thanks for subscribing to the NextGen Newsletter and for attending our events and supporting our projects over the year!
We're working on a number of fun and engaging events and can't wait to see you in 2018!
Our next newsletter will be sent out the second week of January.
As we said goodbye to some long time Committee members and welcomed 6 new Committee members: Jenny Albers, Saba Al Hammouri, Jasmine Brazil, Mariam Masud, Don Seller and Kel Wang.
We also are happy to announce our new Committee Co-Chairs, Katie Hayes, Civic Co-Chair and Ryan Stephens, Community Co-Chair.
And we look forward to working with Councillor Andrew Knack and newly appointed Councillor Sarah Hamilton.
We look forward to a great 2018 with new members and leadership!
NextGen said goodbye to 4 long time members who have been on the NextGen Committee for over 4 years!
Many thanks to (left to right) Hilary Darrah, Jodi Goebel, Shariq Wani and Kairi Pawlick for being such wonderful volunteers and leaders on the NextGen Committee and in our community.
We'll miss you all and wish you all the best!
THANK YOU to everyone who came to City Jam with A Tribe Called Red, KARIMAH and nêhiyawak! We had a the best time hosting City Jam.
City Jam helped raise over 11,000 volunteer hours in Edmonton and over 450 people of you who volunteered your time at a YEG charity and non profit and attended this special concert.
Special thanks to Canadian Western Bank for being the presenting sponsor for City Jam.
Big thanks to the City of Edmonton, the Starlite Room and John Kennedy for supporting our event!
STAY TUNED for City Jam in 2018! Keep on volunteering YEG!
#CityJam
NextGen helped deliver a Holiday Hamper last weekend as part of JCI's annual Holiday Hamper program.
On Delivery Day, elves meet with volunteers and receive turkeys, roasting pans, fresh produce, and their families' addresses. The Elves then hand deliver the hampers to their assigned families. The magic really happens when Elves meet their families and hearts are filled with the joy of giving and community.
Thanks to our Committee member Adam Medaglia for helping deliver the food hamper to a family in need this holiday season.
Celebrate the arrival of 2018 at the Alberta Legislature Grounds as we wrap up the year-long celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
This fun-filled, alcohol-free, family-friendly event will have something for everyone!
Date: Sunday December 31
When: Family-friendly activities: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm,
Fireworks: 9:00 pm – 9:10 pm
Location: Federal Building (9820–107 Street), Visitor Centre, and Federal Plaza
Admission: Free
Family-Friendly Entertainment & Fireworks
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Join the fun inside the Federal Building for activities the whole family can enjoy, including music, comedians, jugglers, games, glitter tattoos, and much more! The celebration continues outdoors on the Plaza with live performances, hayrides, ice carving, fire pits, and bannock-making.
Food trucks will be located on 99 Avenue, between 107 Street and 109 Street, for those wishing to purchase snacks.
9:00 pm to 9:10 pm: Join Mayor Don Iveson for the countdown and fireworks show!
Fireworks Viewing Areas
The best fireworks viewing locations are from the Federal Plaza and in front of the Alberta Legislature.
Mayor Announces Photo of the Year Contest
Mayor Don Iveson announces Photo of the Year contest to celebrate the beauty of our city and share the unique perspectives of local photographers.
"There is a new confidence among Edmontonians shaped in part by the stunning images citizens capture and share everyday. It’s inspiring to see our city from their vantage point and I’d like to share 2017’s best: landscape, weather, and unique perspectives of Edmonton.” Iveson stated.
Between December 13th and 31st, Edmontonians are encouraged to submit their best images of Edmonton on social media using the hashtag: #yeg2017pics. Mayor Iveson will choose the top two best landscape, weather and unique perspective shots of our city. These top photos will be featured on the Mayor’s website and in the Mayor’s office. Photographers will be invited for a coffee date with the Mayor in the New Year.
*Disclaimer: by using #yeg2017pics you are granting permission for your photo to be showcased by Don Iveson, www.doniveson.ca, and the Mayor’s Office.
The Rec Room is hosting a Winter SOULstice Party
Where: Edmonton IceWay at Victoria Trail Park , 12030 River Valley Road
When: Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 pm
Bring your skates and there will the beats! The Rec Room will have a live DJ and music from Jeff Hendrick and the Love Jones Band to celebrate the longest night of the year.
Admission is free and this event is opened to all ages.
Become a Master Composter Recycler
Master Composter Recyclers help Edmontonians adopt habits that reduce waste.
Complete 40 hours of free training
Learn about recycling, composting and waste reduction in Edmonton.Tour the Edmonton Waste
Management Centre
Meet other like-minded Edmontonians
Volunteer at least 35 hours
Teach friends and neighbours how to reduce waste
Application Deadline: February 2, 2018
Are you interested in the theme of Social Inclusion and are between the ages of 18-30? Our friends at Apathy is Boring is currently recruiting for volunteer RISE Ambassadors in Edmonton.
RISE Ambassadors will be the lead creatives behind the community initiatives in Edmonton. This role requires a commitment of an average of 6 hours per week for five months between February 5th, 2018 and July 2nd 2018. All selected RISE Ambassadors will be invited for a kick-off retreat in Quebec from February 23rd to 26th with all expenses paid.
RISE is built for young people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. So whether you have little to no experience within your community or you are a seasoned volunteer and community organizer, we want you to apply!
Do you have a $50 million dollar idea?
City invites Edmontonians to help bring the Smart City Challenge prize money home.
How would you improve quality of life through innovation? The City of Edmonton wants to know.
“We’re looking for the one-in-a-million idea that will help us win this Challenge,” says Mayor Don Iveson. “I know Edmontonians care deeply about their city and are generous in spirit, with a desire to collaborate and make a difference for their fellow citizens.”
Answering the call to Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge, the City of Edmonton is partnering with other orders of government, local organizations, post-secondary educational institutions, businesses and Edmontonians to brainstorm ideas that use technology and information to improve livability and opportunities for the City and its people.
“We know that the more perspectives we get, the stronger our proposal will be,” says Wendy Gnenz, Branch Manager of Open City and Technology. “ Working together, we can create and nurture a resilient, livable and workable community that rises to the challenges we face today — I can’t wait to see the unique ideas Edmontonians will submit.”
This Smart Cities Challenge encourages communities and their most creative minds to adopt new and innovative approaches to city-building.
EPL will welcome Anita Sarkeesian for the first Forward Thinking Speaker Series event of 2018.
When: Wednesday, January 24
Where: Chateau Lacombe Hotel
, 10111 Bellamy Hill Road NW, Main Ballroom
Tickets: General Admission $10
Anita Sarkeesian is a media critic and the creator of Feminist Frequency, a video webseries that explores the representations of women in pop culture narratives. Her work focuses on deconstructing the stereotypes and tropes associated with women in popular culture as well as highlighting issues surrounding the targeted harassment of women in online and gaming spaces.
Anita earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies at California State University Northridge and her Master’s degree in Social and Political Thought at York University.
The City of Edmonton's Salute to Excellence Awards program has recognized outstanding individuals and groups who have embodied the spirit of our city for more than 67 years. The Salute to Excellence Awards Council is seeking submissions for nominees to be inducted to the City of Edmonton Hall of Fame in the areas of Arts & Culture, Community Service and Sports.
Hall of Fame inductees have contributed to making Edmonton a vibrant, progressive and inclusive city. By sharing their talents, passion and commitment, these outstanding Edmontonians have enhanced the quality of life in our communities and their excellence deserves to be saluted.
Nominate your champion today; you can help the City of Edmonton acknowledge their accomplishments and overall impact he or she has made in our city!
The deadline for nominations is February 16, 2018. Simply complete the nomination form, which includes a nominee bio, nomination letter and provide two additional letters of support. For more information, or to start the nomination process.
Your nomination shows the appreciation for everything your nominee has done. In return, your nominee could potentially be added to the list of Edmonton’s most outstanding citizens, who, through their service, have made exemplary contributions to the quality of life in Edmonton!
