Canada 2025 Banff, Canada Archive

NMUN • Canada - Banff National Park, Canada

NMUN • Canada was held in partnership with MacEwan University amidst the striking mountain landscapes of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Attendees were surrounded by majestic mountains, thick pine forests, pristine lakes, abundant wildlife, and a snow covered landscape. This unique United Nations simulation for college and university students from all over the world, addressed pressing global environmental and indigenous issues. Students developed and practiced the skills necessary to make a difference. At the conference we strove to adhere to the four Cultural Experiences/Engagement Principles. Outside of committee sessions, we explored Banff National Park, hiked Johnston Canyon, participated in an interactive blanket experience for an intimate encounter with the impact of Canada's colonization on the indigenous population, joined in on indigenous drumming and warrior training sessions, rode the gondola to the top of Sulphur Mountain, and spent time at Lake Louise.

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Conference Program

Committees

Human Rights Council (HRC)

  1. The Rights of Indigenous Populations to Their Traditional Economies
  2. UNDRIP and the Participation of Indigenous Populations in Governance

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  1. Addressing Affordability and Accessibility of Goods for Marginalized Communities
  2. Adaptation and Resilience in the Face of Climate Change

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

  1. Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Adaptation
  2. The Protection of Cultural Heritage through Language Preservation

United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA)

  1. Promotion of Safe and Sustainable Use of the World’s Oceans
  2. Reaffirming Legal Protections and Rights of Natural Protected Areas

Volunteer Leadership

Ashlee Rolheiser
Ashlee Rolheiser
Secretary-General
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Ashlee was born and raised in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), now commonly known as Edmonton, Canada. She graduated from MacEwan University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Commerce. Her passion for NMUN ignited when she joined the MacEwan University United Nations Club in 2016. Serving on the Executive team for two years, ultimately as Secretary-General, she co-founded the transformational Canada-Ukraine Project – a Canadian Bureau of International Education award-winning project – teaching Ukrainian institutions the rules and procedures of NMUN, leading to their continued participation at the conference, as well as widespread global influence at multiple institutions around the world. Ashlee graduated with a Master of Arts in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, accredited by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. With significant career experience in the charitable sector as a philanthropy professional, she is also an active community member, serving on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women, where she attended the 68th Commission on the Status of Women as a delegate with NGO-consultative status. She is an avid traveler, having visited more than 40 countries, and is forever grateful for the opportunities that NMUN has brought her. Ashlee is excited to welcome delegates to the province that she calls home, and to sharing a full-circle experience as a proud MacEwan alumna.
Ana Williamson
Ana Williamson
Deputy Secretary-General
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Ana works as a government contractor within the U.S. Department of Defense space, mostly for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A native to Maryland, she earned her bachelor’s degrees in International Studies and World Languages at West Virginia University and her Master’s Degree in Global Environmental Policy from American University. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland where she is an active volunteer for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Danish Club of Washington, D.C. Ana volunteered at NMUN•DC for eight years and served as the DC Secretary-General in 2023.

Program Partners

NMUN • Canada 2025 was held in partnership with MacEwan University.

We respect that the land on which we gather in Treaty Six and Treaty Seven Territory are the traditional gathering places for many Indigenous people. We acknowledge all who live, work, and play here, while honoring the history, languages, ceremonies, stewardship, and culture of the Nations who call these Territories home.