Olympic Truce Youth Forum, Ismaili Centre in Burnaby
The Governor General and Mr. Furlong attentively listened to what the youth had to say.
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0406-018
Participants to the Youth forum on Olympic Truce were aged between 16 to 22. The event was organized by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0406-011
Upon her arrival at the Ismaili Centre, the Governor General was greeted by Mr. Mohamed Manji, President of the Ismaili Council for Canada.
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0406-002
Mr. John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of VANOC announced on the morning of September 28, that Her Excellency had accepted the role as patron of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Truce.
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0406-006
Her Excellency engaged in a dialogue with the youth, during which they talked about the peace projects they would like to establish in their communities.
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0406-009
Her Excellency delivered a speech on the importance of youth involvement in building peace within their communities.
Mon, 09/28/2009 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2009-0406-007