P2P Regina 2018

Passion to Purpose
Regina 2018

University of Regina, Saskatchewan 
July 8 -13, 2019

Equipping young Canadians with the tools they need to do something about the current issues that matter to them.

In Their Own Words...

"P2P taught me that learning outside the classroom is just as important as learning inside. I tried so many new things while at P2P, all of which were fun and engaging.."

Dustin McKee
P2P Regina Alumni

Daily Themes

Find your spark

Day one, participants were challenged to brainstorm how their project could benefit their community in a responsible and effective way.

Discover you

Day two focused on finding ones strength and developing ideas.

Youth Mobilizing

Day three inspired participants to create a difference and impact even at a young age.

Show me the money

Day four focused on creating and developing project plans and budgets.

Embrace your story

Day five focused finding one's passion and using it to create a service-led community project.

Last August 2018, 100 young Canadians were a part of the very first Passion to Purpose, leadership forum that was held at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan.

 

It was an inspiring week for all participants as they worked to turn their passion into an action plan that they will implement into their community. 

 

Each day began with a Duke Talk from speakers who are change-makers in their own communities.

 

Workshops and outdoor activities supplemented the schedule, inspiring and building the participants’ confidence. 

Feeling inspired? Apply for your
Passion to Purpose Community Grant today!

Hannah Jackson: Pics 4 Passion

Hannah Jackson from Nova Scotia creates a mental health photobook

TELL US ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES AND IMPACT OF YOUR PROJECT
My project included travelling throughout the province photographing individuals who struggle with mental health. Along with the photographs I interviewed them and learned more about their stories and why they were willing to share them. When I finished collecting the images and stories I compiled them all into a book that is being used a resources and conversation starter. Each person who was in the book had an option to get a copy of it. Those who chose to have been sharing it throughout the communities and in-result having some powerful conversations and brain storming sessions on how they can help each other. The book has also been given to Members of Parliament and they are using it to raise awareness while in Ottawa.
TELL US HOW YOU RECRUITED AND INVOLVED YOUR PEERS IN THE PROJECT

I used word of mouth and social media ads. Mainly on Facebook.

WHO DID YOUR PROJECT ENGAGE AND WHAT IMPACTS DID YOU AND YOUR TEAM ACHIEVE?

Young adults who have struggled with mental health.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR BIGGEST SUCCESS ACHIEVED THROUGH YOUR PROJECT

Getting the privilege of connecting with so many incredible people and hearing where they’ve been and what they’re going through. Also completing it.

TELL US ABOUT THE LESSONS LEARNED THROUGH YOUR PROJECT

If I were to start it today, I would spend less time trying to chase down people who didn’t actually want to be apart of it but wouldn’t tell me, and spend more time with those who did want to be apart of it.

I would also designate a week or two to getting the photographs and that’s it, instead of trying to fit them in whenever I could.

Hannah with the first draft of her book!

Feeling inspired? Apply for your
Passion to Purpose Community Grant today!