Youth Salon
Youth Salon
Our Programs > Youth Salon
 
THE YOUTH SALON IS
YOUR SPACE TO BE HEARD
We know you have a deep connection to the land and people around you, and your passion is to make a difference.

Our Youth Salon initiative aims to understand the perspectives of two of the most significant groups in the global minerals value chain: youth and Indigenous people.

As the mining industry and the world move towards net-zero targets, including your voices in a just transition is beyond important.

If you’re aged 18-35 and identify as a First Nations person, join us to discuss:
– Challenges facing First Nations youth across the world

– Concerns for the future as the world transitions toward renewable energy

– How we can create a platform to understand and address these challenges and concerns
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How we run a Youth Salon

DPI, in partnership with First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) convenes regular one-hour Zoom sessions at times that suit global time zones. Participants choose the session that suits best, and register to be included. We’ll take the hour to dive deep into a relevant issue for youth and Indigenous peoples in mining-related communities.


We’re looking forward to meeting you in one of our upcoming Youth Salon Zoom sessions. We know you have a strong voice, robust ideas and a passion to contribute to our global future.

So choose the time that suits you and register now.
FEBRUARY - REGISTER TO ATTEND

SESSION 1 – February 24


 

5pm AWST Monday 24 (Western Australia)
7pm AEST Monday 24 (Queensland)
9am GMT Monday 24 (London)
11am SAST Monday 24 (Johannesburg, Harare)
Register for session one





SESSION 2 – February 24/25


 

6am AWST Tuesday 25 (Western Australia)
8am AEST Tuesday 25 (Queensland)
5pm EST Monday 24 (New York, Toronto, Lima)
2pm PST Monday 24 (Los Angeles, Vancouver)
Register for session two
MARCH - REGISTER TO ATTEND

SESSION 1 – March 31


 

5pm AWST Monday 31 (Western Australia)
7pm AEST Monday 31 (Queensland)
9am GMT Monday 31 (London)
11am SAST Monday 31 (Johannesburg, Harare)
Register for session one





SESSION 2 – March 31/April 1


 

6am AWST Tuesday 1 (Western Australia)
8am AEST Tuesday 1 (Queensland)
5pm EST Monday 31 (New York, Toronto, Lima)
2pm PST Monday 31 (Los Angeles, Vancouver)
Register for session two
APRIL - REGISTER TO ATTEND

SESSION 1 – April 28


 

5pm AWST Monday 28 (Western Australia)
7pm AEST Monday 28 (Queensland)
9am GMT Monday 28 (London)
11am SAST Monday 28 (Johannesburg, Harare)
Register for session one





SESSION 2 – April 28/29


 

6am AWST Tuesday 29 (Western Australia)
8am AEST Tuesday 29 (Queensland)
5pm EST Monday 28 (New York, Toronto, Lima)
2pm PST Monday 28 (Los Angeles, Vancouver)
Register for session two
 
YOUTH SALON AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
We invite Indigenous youth from around the globe to represent their community and participate in exchanging ideas that will help guide society and industries toward equitable and just solutions to support a resilient, sustainable future for all.

Not only will you be part of active conversations happening around critical issues shaping our world, you’ll gain access to be part of the FNMPC Conference, connect with a diverse array of leaders and be exposed to real-world industry challenges. This program will provide the tools, connections, and experience needed to drive change in your community and beyond. 
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