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The GLOCAL E-Journal Community Showcase is a collection of our community members' work — volunteers, microgrant recipients, interns and Canada Summer Jobs alumni. It offers an accessible way for youth to learn the journal writing and editing process while highlighting topics on Canadians' minds.

Last reviewed 17 August 2026.

E-journal

Research

Youth-authored research and explanatory civic work.

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Data

Data analysis, visualization and civic-information projects.

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Compliance

Youth work on accessibility, accuracy, governance and responsible practice.

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Microgrants

Projects created by CANConnect microgrant recipients across Canada.

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Community work in action

Growing, gathering and creating together

School Green Club growing and recycling activities.Volleyball at the Kugaaruk Open Gym initiative.Two participants playing accordion and guitar.Nunavut Day community activities in Arctic Bay and Iqaluit.GLOCAL team taking part in Canada Day in Iqaluit.Participants outside the Franco-Centre and in roundtable conversations at the Nunavut Regional Showcase.A collection of sports and music activities.GLOCAL group outside Parliament.Youth and guests together at a previous gathering.Participants at a past GLOCAL gathering.Participants at a past GLOCAL gathering.A group beside youth project displays.Participants standing beside project displays.Audience watching a panel discussion on Guaranteed Livable Basic Income.A group photograph in a parliamentary meeting room.A group outside Parliament in winter.GLOCAL outreach table at a volunteer fair.A past orientation session.Community members exchanging ideas around a table.Conversation continuing around a shared table.Conversation around a shared table.A room filled with guests listening at a GLOCAL gathering.Participants gathering for a group photograph.A speaker addressing guests beside project posters.Guests listening to remarks at the Hill.A group photograph at the 2024 Hill gathering.Remarks at the February 2024 GLOCAL on the Hill gathering.Participants at a past GLOCAL gathering.Participants beside youth project posters.Participants listening together in a meeting room.A group exchanging ideas around a table.Participants gathered for a roundtable conversation.A collage of footwear photographed in different places.A circle of participants’ shoes.Participants sharing a break together.A group photograph after a community gathering.
GLOCAL community photo archive · Outreach, projects and gatherings from previous years.

What a showcase makes visible

A poster or presentation can explain the question behind an initiative, who it aims to serve, the work completed and lessons learned. Conversations give participants a chance to discuss their ideas and hear questions from others.

Explore the work behind the photos

Use the research, data, compliance and microgrant categories above to explore projects. Photos document participation; project descriptions provide the detail about methods, outputs and learning. Learn about microgrants.

A note on these projects

This showcase highlights projects that are still growing and evolving, offering a glimpse into learning and innovation in progress. They may contain errors or incomplete elements and are subject to ongoing improvement. We are always looking for mentors and volunteers to support our mission of making accurate civic information accessible — you can help by reporting errors or suggesting improvements.

The projects are for informational and educational purposes only and are not legal or professional advice. The content represents the perspectives of the individual creators and does not necessarily reflect the views of GLOCAL.

Spot an error? Help us make it right.

Email corrections and suggestions to info@glocalfoundation.ca. Your participation helps improve the accuracy and inclusivity of this youth-led work.

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