This year is the UNBSU’s first independent advocacy week. Advocacy week is an annual week where the UNBSU brings together key stakeholders in the community for meetings with students. The UNBSU engage with stakeholders from government, university administration, and non-governmental institutions. Students inform stakeholders of issues they face, and call for changes that are of mutual benefit. Changes were developed through extensive research and consultation in the community.
These meetings allow students' voices to be heard. The UNBSU trains undergraduate students to engage with stakeholders through mock scenarios, government relations presentations, and an analysis of the current political climate. Advocacy week is a time where students can change the status-quo in the community.
Further to this week, the UNBSU takes part in a national advocacy week with CASA, our federal partner organization, to recommend opportunities for change within the federal purview. This takes place in Ottawa, Ontario.
This year’s advocacy week takes place from November 7th to 11th.
Questions can be directed to our VP Research & Policy Rose Grant at policy@unbsu.ca.