About 350 students from 22 local high schools will gather on the UWindsor campus Tuesday for workshops as varied as homelessness among youth, First Nations’ land claims, preserving Ojibway Shores, and Russian treatment of gay activists in relation to the Sochi Olympics.

The theme of the eighth annual High School Social Justice Forum, organized by Teachers for Global Awareness, is “Borders, Boundaries, and Belonging.” Artists Camille Turner and Alana Bartol will deliver a keynote address exploring the importance of uncovering erased or unrecognized histories and how they shape our national identity.

The all-day event is intended to introduce participants to challenging issues and to promote social consciousness in secondary school students and teachers, says co-chair Amy Tesolin.

“This year, our forum will serve as a springboard for students to become social justice activists as they return to their schools to work on student-led community projects,” she says.

Learn more about Teachers for Global Awareness and the High School Social Justice Forum on its website, www.teachersforglobalawareness.ca.