June 16, 2008.
When we woke up today we realized that we had a message to convey, a mission to accomplish. Our hearts were beating from the thought of addressing an international audience but we also felt pride to be representing Toronto youth. In the midst of it all we knew our passion for the right to water had to shine through to the audience.
We came to Zaragoza to make a connection. We came to teach and to learn about the realities and best practices of other communities and youth. We came to let our voice be heard. The podium awaited us so we practiced and supported each other. We wanted to broadcast to the world that diverse, young Canadians want change in their communities and that we are knowledgeable about our water and its effects. At the end of the presentation, which finished faster than a blink of an eye, we learned that there are youth and others who care about our Aboriginal communities, our city’s water and our youth’s potential. It felt like our movement was blooming when we made plans to connect in the future.
Expo Zaragoza let us know that our message and goals only need one thing to turn into reality that we could feel with our hands, a resilient voice willing to stand up and speak with confidence.
- Shire Brandi
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