Who We Are and What We Do

The NLSDU is an organization dedicated to assisting, expanding and developing debate, public speaking, and youth parliament activities as means of education, as instrument of public policy and as activities for their own sake.

Comprised of former participants and alumni of these bodies as well as other friends and supporters in the wider community, members share the common interest of improving and promoting the future prospects of young Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.  

If you would like to assist our activities or would like more information, please contact us, or join our Mailing List! 

The NLSDU offers a variety of services...

Services to the educational sector include:

• Coaching for clubs at Newfoundland and Labrador Schools (available in person or virtually)

• Classroom or school-wide exhibition debates on any educational or education-related topic

• Workshops to classrooms and student groups on debating, either introductory or more advanced development

• Coach's workshops and clinics

• Attractive teaching materials for advance and novice students and coaches

Corporate/Community Services include:

• Exhibition debates on any topic or issue

• General workshops on speaking and presentations

• Custom workshops on combat communications

If you are interested in enlisting our services for your event or school, please contact our Chairperson or Director of Programming.