Successful democracies depend on engaged citizens. Democracy Café helps you to get informed and participate!
North Shore Democracy Café is a non-partisan program that encourages residents and citizens to more actively participate in civic life while encouraging governments to better facilitate citizen participation in decision making. Democracy Café organizes educational workshops, voter engagement campaigns, and community forums like the North Shore Young Civic Forum (NSYCF).
Successful democracies depend on engaged citizens. Get informed and get involved!
Check out the North Shore Young Civic Forum:
North Shore Young Civic Forum
Working as a Voter Outreach Ambassador made me realize the importance of community engagement on a one-on-one basis – regardless of political opinion, it is important to participate in the political process.
Democracy Café Participant
Frequently Asked Questions
Democracy Café offers different programs throughout the year. During elections, we work to encourage citizens’ to get informed, vote and encourage others to vote. See updates below for more current information.
The Forum works to educate younger adults on local government, provides projects for the participants to work on local issues and opportunities to meet and work with local municipal staff and councillors. The Forum is open to individuals aged 18-39 who live, work or study on the North Shore. Click here, contact us or check the updates below for more information.
Thank You
Democracy Café is made possible by ongoing grants from the City of North Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia funding from the West Vancouver Foundation, and by charitable donors like you. Thank you.
