Generation Z activists want to change the world

For generations, activism has shaped youth culture... from its values and ideals, to its clothing and music. And in turn, young activists have done much to change the shape of society itself. But, the causes and catalysts for Gen Z's activism may not be as clear as what brought people out onto the streets in the sixties.

So we've gathered three young activists from across the country to talk about the issues that matter most to them.

Valeen Jules is an 18-year-old Aboriginal and environmental activist. She is from the Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw Nations and she was in Vancouver.

Sorcha Beirne is a 16-year-old student at Fredericton High School and president of the Fredericton Youth Feminists. She is in New York for the United Nations Commission of the Status of Women Conference.

Sam Harrison is a 18-year-old climate activist and University of Toronto engineering student. He  was in Toronto.

We added two more people to this discussion ... activists from another generation.

Tzeporah Berman is a long-time environmentalist and author of "This Crazy Time." She was in Vancouver.

Jaggi Singh calls himself an anti-colonial anarchist with No One is Illegal and Solidarity Across Borders. He was in Montreal.

This special Gen Z edition of The Current was produced by Shannon Higgins and Josh Bloch. It originally aired in March.

Are you a teen listening in? What issues do you think define your generation? What changes are you fighting for in your community and in Canada?

Let us know! Tweet us @TheCurrentCBC using the hashtag #GenZCBC or email us.

And post a pic on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #GenZCBC to show us what you think defines young people today.