Knowing when elections are happening
If someone doesnt know when an election is happening then that means they aren't able to vote since they dont know the date, also they should know whos running in the elections so they are able to have their own opinion.
Have a radio to listen to and a newspaper to read
If someone who wants to be a good informed citizen doesnt have a radio or read the news at all, wont be able to knwo whats happening in their community.
Subscribing to sites
FiveThirtyEight is a great website for keeping up to dates with politics.
Take action through government departments
The most appropriate way of solving an issue is to directly contact the government department or agency involved by mail, phone or personal visit.
Contacting members of parliament
Phone, write, fax, email or visit a member of either house of parliament, especially local members, to express views, concerns and proposals. Hearing from constituents helps
them understand community feelings about issues.
Direct action
Some actions might gain media coverage but rarely have much immediate direct impact on parliament or government. They will be most effective when part of a larger strategy
Petentions
A traditional way of bringing an issue to the attention of parliament, and talking about some public opinions in the process, is to present a petition to parliament through a member. Petitions have a set format which should be followed.
Lobbying
Effective lobbying involves a clear understanding of the issues, awareness of the members of politics and interests, understanding of government and parliamentary,
understanding of how the issue could be resolved by parliament, and effective communication from the community.
Networking
Taking action on a larger scale requires building support through the web to let others know what is happening, or to locate others likely to be concerned about the issue.
Standing for parliment
An option for to all citizens is to stand for parliament either as an indivual or as a party candidate.
Having a positive outlook on life can make you a global citizen because
Global citizens believe that they can make a positive difference in the world.
Become more informed with the key issues facing humanity
Knwoing more key issues with facing humanity makes you more aware, this should be an everyday habit.
Donate to charities and help those in need
Donating to charities that help world hunger,
Problem solve
Problem solving is a good skill to have as a gobal citizen facing word issules,
Traveling
Traveling to different places and meeting locals and spending your money in other towns.
Social media
Through social media sites we have already begun to engage and experience a global citizenship education. A true global citizen uses this sense of community to improve the world around them
Look after the environment
Looking after the environment can make you a great global citizen, even if its just small things like picking up garbage around your community.
Dont waste
Dont waste your food, start using reusable containers, make a meal plan and start composting.
Stand up for your community
Standing up for your community, go to protests, Develop an argument and voice their opinions.
Eat more plant based meals
Whether it’s “Meatless Mondays” or having one meatless meal each day, it’s a super easy way to help animals and the world.
Helping others not only makes others feel great but it also makes you feel good. This a great way of showing you are a good citizen because
Helping others in your community can make the community stronger and more connected.
Being honest and trustworthy is another way of showing that you are a good citizen because
Giving out honesty and trust is a great way to improve the ond between you and another person. It also shows that you are someone who has higher self esteem
Following laws and rules is a great way to show that you are a good citizen because
Obeying rules and laws show that you respect your comunnity and people who you are surrounded by.
Telling an adult when someone or something is in danger is another way of showing that you a good citizen because
Getting help from an adult is always more helpful then just leaving the situation, it also shows that you care for others and not just yourself.
Picking up garbage around your community and volenteering to help out around the town is another way to show that you are a good citizen because
Being a big help around your community shows that you care for your town and how it effects the people in it.
Getting good education and going to school makes you a good citizen because
One of the best things you can do to help your community is getting good education so you can get a good job to help the community.
If you work hard while at work you can show that you are a good citizen because
The harder you work the better the services will be better and you will get more money which will lead to a better community.
Creating jobs for people around the community makes you a good citizen because
Creating jobs for people to do around your community such as mowing your lawn, painting your house or even a maid, this helps the economy and it gives jobs to people who are in need of one.
Staying up to date with the news makes you a good citizen because
Staying up to date and being fully informed on issues that effect you, your area and your country.
Donating blood is another way of being a good citizen because
Donating blood can save the lifes of thousands and thousands of people, If you have a rare blood type, you can literally be the difference between life and death for someone in your community.
Volenteering to help out your comunnity shows you are an active citizen because
Volenteering can improve your community and it can become an even better place if more people were to volenteer.
Donating to people who are in need makes you an active citizen because
Donating helps the people in need feel better and it also makes the giver feel good too.
Recycling and reusing things make you an active citizen because
Recycling helps the protect the environment and it can help your community stay clean.
Pay your taxes
Taxes ensure that Canada can build and mantain the education, health care and transportation systems.
Comunnicate with your neighbours
If you communicate with people in your town and get people to work together as a group to solve issues inside the community.
Follow the rules in your community
Everyone should follow the rules of the community they are in, it shows respect towards the citizens and the community.
Have a good understanding of the government
The purpose of government is to provide essential services, fulfill the duties of safety, prosperity, and justice, ensure the rights of each human and protect the country.
Be respectful
Being respectful towards the community and the people in it makes you a good citizen and also and active ctizen.
Support a local voluntary organisation
Supporting any charities or voluntary organistaion makes you an active citizen.
Take part in a consultation.