Pronouns: She/Her
Rosette Matangwa is a 9th grader at a French Catholic high school, Monseigneur Jamot in Peterborough, Ontario. She has participated in programs such as ‘’Shaking the Movers” of the Department of Childhood and Youth Studies at King’s University College at Western University. She has been an active member of the ‘’Canadian Youth Parliament’’.
She is passionate about helping and improving the situation of Canadian youth and being able to make voices be heard. One of her main objectives is to resolve issues regarding youth’s mental health.
Aside from YAC, Rosette has been involved in the local community where youth are meeting to discuss youth-related issues.
She believes that:
– Making her voice and the voice of youth heard on important issues.
– Sharing solutions and recommendations for change.
– Providing feedback on ways to make the world a better place.
Are all equally important.
Rosette firmly believes in a Canada where children from different backgrounds have equal resources and opportunities to realize their dreams.
Rosette is fluently bilingual (English and French) and passionate about visual arts and music.