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generations to relate to, political involvement amongst teens would increase. Further, First Nation involvement in politics is of the utmost importance, therefore establishing Indigenous youth meetings and gatherings is crucial. Reaching out to elders, having sweats, sharing circles, sponsoring pow wows and other events would be a beneficial strategy to increase the voting participation of First Nations youth. Political education and support does not only have to come from schools. It can come from community, family, faith groups, and other social clubs. The most important thing is that factual unbiased information is easily accessible and available to encourage youth involvement in politics. Not only will this encourage youth to vote by making it known their vote is important, it will educate others about stereotypes that perpetuate resistance to the change. "Youth in politics will become mainstream when talking about it becomes mainstream," Lizzie, 15, Winnipeg , Manitoba. We feel that there is a narrative that young persons under 18 do not belong in politics. Youth leaders, though, have always been important. With social media and our increasingly interconnected world, youth leaders are becoming more and more prominent in our society. The voice of youth matters. From Malala Yousafzai, to Greta Thunberg, to Canadian, Autumn Pelletier, we have many great examples of these leaders. They are identifying problems and demanding change. Despite not being old enough to vote, they are bringing millions of people, young & old, to the streets. Youth leaders are volunteering, organizing, protesting, fundraising, and making real change for important issues in every Canadian community. Youth under 18 can win the Nobel Prize, represent our nation at the Olympics, be caregivers for ill relatives, work, drive, etc, etc. We are intelligent and have the capacity. We are already participating in the politics. Canada should legally extend voting rights to citizens under 18.