Abbotsford Model UN brings together Christian schools from across the Fraser Valley for two dynamic days of connection and learning.
Hosted annually by a dedicated team of students and staff from Abbotsford Christian School, the event provides a welcoming space for students to engage, network, and participate in meaningful real-world activities. Since its inception, it has encouraged attendees to grow as leaders, learners, and active members of their communities.
Diplomats will be engaged in simulated global diplomacy, encouraging delegates to become more informed, more thoughtful, and more aware of the challenges facing an increasingly complex world.
Delegates are placed in a fast-paced, immersive environment where they work together to develop practical and innovative responses to major global issues. Our wide range of committees enables students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and engage with diverse perspectives.
Participants will leave with new experiences, skills, and friendships that prepare them for future leadership and meaningful engagement as representatives of Christ in this world.
AMUN 2026
Wednesday, February 11: 12 pm-8 pm
Thursday, February 12: 9 am-2:30 pm
Location: Abbotsford Christian School (Secondary Campus)
Cost: $30 per delegate
Includes: Swag bag, dinner on Wednesday
Bring: Snacks and lunch
Dress code: Western business attire
Grades: 8-12
Registration Closes January 16, 2025
Schedule
Wednesday, February 11
12:00 – 12:30 Delegates and Teacher Sponsors arrive and register
12:30 – 1:00 Opening Ceremonies and Keynote address
1:15 – 2:30 Committee Session # 1 (Student delegates dismissed to 4 different committees)
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:00 Committee Session #2
4:00-4:15 Break
4:15-5:30 Committee Session #3
5:30 – 6:15 PM Catered Dinner (included in the registration fees)
6:30 – 8:00 PM AMUN Social Event
Thursday, February 12
8:00 am Delegates arrive
8:15 – 10:00 AM Committee Session # 4
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:30 Committee Session # 5
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch Hour (Please bring your own bagged lunch)
12:15 – 1:30 PM Committee Session # 6
1:30 – 2:00 PM Keynote Address
2:00 – 2:30 PM Closing Ceremonies + Delegate Awards
Committee Descriptions
Global Access to Clean Water – Backgrounder
Over 2 billion people worldwide lack something as basic as safe drinking water, and even more lack access to proper sanitation. This beginner committee will tackle this urgent global challenge. Delegates will dive into the real-world barriers that countries face, from drought and pollution to instability and poverty. They will also explore how innovative technology, stronger cooperation, and smart policy can change lives. Your challenge is to craft bold, realistic solutions that help ensure every person, everywhere, has access to clean, life-sustaining water.
Earth’s First Contact: Diplomacy in the Unknown – Backgrounder
In this beginner-level simulation, mysterious visitors have arrived in Earth’s orbit, and the United Nations must decide how humanity will respond to its first contact with an extraterrestrial civilization. As nations race to balance diplomacy, security, and global unity, every decision will determine whether Earth enters a new era of cooperation…or its greatest crisis yet.
Europe in Upheaval: Jewish Displacement and the Search for Safety– Backgrounder
During the years between World War I and World War II, growing antisemitism, political instability, and tightening borders left many Jewish communities across Europe increasingly vulnerable and displaced. This intermediate-level committee will explore how governments and international bodies responded to these refugee crises, and how different choices might have shaped the lives of those seeking safety.
AI Governance: A Hybrid Model UN Simulation – Backgrounder
This intermediate committee offers experienced Model UN delegates the opportunity to shape the future of global AI governance. Participants will engage in a full-resolution process examining how the United Nations should regulate artificial intelligence, with topics including misinformation, inequality, economic disruption, environmental impact, intellectual property rights and cybersecurity.
While the overall structure follows a traditional General Assembly format, delegates should be prepared for dynamic elements that will require flexibility, rapid collaboration, and strong diplomatic instincts. Crisis components will be introduced throughout the conference, though no prior crisis experience is required.
This committee is designed for delegates who are comfortable working without the use of internet-based tools during sessions, as substantive preparation and in-room performance will rely on their own research, strategy, and negotiation skills.
Experienced applicants looking for a challenging, policy-driven, and fast-paced Model UN experience are encouraged to register.
The Treaty of Versailles – Backgrounder
Step into the shoes of 1919’s world leaders in a dynamic, interactive simulation where diplomacy, strategy, and compromise collide. This advanced committee challenges delegates to navigate the complex negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles. You will be balancing national interests, reparations, and emerging global tensions. Can you craft a peace that survives history’s scrutiny, or will the fallout reshape the world?