“… for [more than forty years] students from throughout Western Canada havecome to the Seminar to learn about the key problems facing the international community and the world Organisation’s endeavours to resolve them. This is an especially welcome tradition in view of Canada’s long-standing and active commitment to the United Nations, a committment which initiatives such as the Goldeye Seminarhelp to sustain …”

- Javier Perez de Cuellar, former U.N. Secretary General

“… an invaluable opportunity for young students to gain first-hand and realistic experience in the area of international affairs and United Nations activities …”

- Stephen Lewis, former Canadian Ambassador to the U.N.

Here are some first hand accounts from past participants of SUNIA!

• This camp ROCKS! I am so glad that I chose to come, one of the best summers ever!
• The memories you create, friends you make, and views you see are just some of the many reasons why I love SUNIA!
• I’m so happy I had the opportunity to take part in SUNIA, I wish everyone could!
• I’ve never had so much fun learning.  This is no ordinary summer camp.
• SUNIA has opened my eyes in so many ways, i have a new appreciation for my country.
• This week I have made new friends, tested my physical limits and opened my mind to the issues in the world. SUNIA has taught me so much about myself and everything around me.
• The entire program was very creative and inspiring!…It was fantastic!
• The atmosphere and energy was inspiring and educational. Iwas amazed, impressed and energized by the people and events. Creative,crazy, interesting!
• “Thank you for giving me the chance to exercise my mind and body and meet some great people!”
• “I wish I could come again — when I return to school I will most definitely recommend that everyone I know should come next year!”
• “SUNIA was a great place to meet new friends and people concerned about global issues.”
• “Thanks for the best week of my summer and possibly my year.”
• “I have had one of the best times of my life! It was the best!”
• “This was a very enriching experience. I will never forget it or the people I’ve met.”