Symposium

Vanier College Social Science Festival 2026: Empowering Youth


September 23, 2026

Theme of the festival: Empowering Youth 

For every new generation, figuring out one’s future in the world is always a challenge. This is truer than ever, as the world has gotten much more complicated. 

Wouldn’t it be great to have a user manual for thriving amid all the chaos? Well, this festival aims to provide a major chapter in that manual. 

Through a series of conferences, you’ll gain practical tools for your future related to: media education, masculinity, love in the digital age, financial literacy, resilience in the face of persistent inequalities, and so much more.  

The goal is to provide not only practical skills but also new perspectives and hope for the future.  

Gen Z empowered for a better future for all. 

Events taking place during the week in the Auditorium (unless indicated) will cover the following topics: 

  • Resilience 
  • Media literacy 
  • Masculinity (in F-500 library’s last floor) 
  • Love in the Digital Age  
  • First Nations