"It has opened the doors for youth participation in future
events and conferences because the legitimacy and respect
associated with the youth perspective has increased. But, more
importantly, I think the biggest impact we can make depends on
each individual participant and what he/she brings back to their
city, town or village..." says Regina Flores from Montreal, QC
"I feel that we have made a difference by demonstrating to the
adults in the conference that youth are capable, productive and
valuable. We have been producing the newsletter and giving media
attention. We have been working late hours and showing them that
we are just as committed," says Denise Campbell of Ottawa, ON
"Yes, we have broken stereotypes that they had of what we can do.
Al ot of people have taken notice of us," says Chad Diabo from
Kahnawake, QC
"No, they are here doing their job and are well accepted. It is
important for them to be here. The environment is for the future,
it's for them. It is needed to fill the gap between the young and
old people. We need to share all of the knowledge accumulated with
the young," says Jean Roberge from l'Association Minière Du
Quèbec.
"Yes, especially in the opening ceremony. It has to be from the
very young to the very old. The whole spectrum needs to be
involved," says Annie Chishawa, an ecologist from Zimbabwe.
"Certainly, they need to get awareness of what's happening and
what other countries are doing. It is good for them to interact
with people from all over the world," says S.M. Junaid from the
Government of Pakistan.
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