Youth navigating social media feeds, identity, and digital culture.

Social Media, Identity, and Power: A Youth Conference for Grades 8–12

Join us for a virtual gathering exploring the powerful role social media plays in our everyday lives. From shaping identity and online culture to influencing what we see, share, and create, this conference invites students in Grades 8–12 to look beyond the feed. 

For: Grades 8-12 students
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Format: Virtual – Join us from anywhere in Canada!

Highlights
  1. Youth in Business
    How teens are using social media to build brands, share ideas, and explore entrepreneurship.
  2. Navigating Negativity Online
    Understanding online hate, pressure, and comparison—and how to respond with confidence.
  3. Internet Culture & Identity
    How trends, creators, and online communities shape who we are and how we see ourselves.
  4. Behind the Algorithm
    How social media platforms decide what shows up in your feed—and why it matters.

Join the conversation on social media’s impact on youth today, uncover how it shapes what you see and share, and connect with students across Canada. Sign up to be notified when registration opens and save the date!

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