CAHSMUN brings together over one thousand participants from all corners of the globe, connecting youth with CAHSMUN, the United Nations, and each other. 

Canadian High Schools Model United Nations (CAHSMUN) is a non-profit, three-day, high school Model United Nations conference, held annually in Vancouver, BC. For over two decades, CAHSMUN has shaped Model UN in Western Canada, welcoming students from around the world and developing future leaders through diplomacy, public speaking, and critical thinking.

CAHSMUN is an extraordinary opportunity for students to debate political, social, and economic issues in an environment unlike any other. CAHSMUN delegates participate in one of 22 committee simulations ranging from the Disarmament and International Security Committee, to Starbucks Corporation, to the International Press Corps. Throughout the conference, delegates will assume the role of United Nations representatives or as members of either international or regional cabinets through adopting the foreign policies of their respective assignments.

At CAHSMUN, delegates will learn how to apply their diplomatic skills in a tense environment, while preserving the interests of the assignment that they represent. Through debating various world issues, delegates will understand the complex relationships between numerous states, broaden their perspectives on an international platform, and develop comprehensive solutions to global issues that world leaders face today. The lively and stimulating debates presented at CAHSMUN will supplement the personal growth of all delegates, and prepare them for their future as global citizens.

Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow.

Today, CAHSMUN serves as a platform that fosters genuine and active interactions between high school students and global issues. Throughout the conference, delegates will expand their knowledge and capabilities in the realm of diplomacy and conflict resolution through cooperation. Delegates will mature to become future leaders, leaving impactful and positive change in the world of tomorrow.

Since our founding in 2004 at Richmond Secondary, CAHSMUN has grown and evolved in many ways. However, our core pillars and mandate have always remained the same. These core pillars underpin who we are and what we stand for. As Vancouver’s only non-profit overnight MUN conference, we are able to remain focused on doing what is best for the local Model United Nations community.

By sharing this information, we hope to articulate what makes CAHSMUN different and why thousands of participants choose us every year.

International Consciousness

CAHSMUN was founded with the intent to assist delegates in learning about global issues, and to understand the numerous relationships between world states. Every year, we diversify our committees program in such a way that offers delegates the opportunity to explore international politics in a variety of perspectives. In addition, our staff members select issues with an aim to ensure the participation of all member states within the committee.   

As a result, delegates leave our conference with heightened global awareness, and develop a passion for international relations and related fields. Click here to learn more about CAHSMUN 2027’s committees program.

Academic Orientation

CAHSMUN’s dedication to delegates’ learning is what sets us apart from other Model UN conferences. Our staff members prioritize the production of the highest quality research materials for delegate preparation to ensure strong discussion and debate. Their comprehensive preparation in the months leading up to the conference enables them to lead an educational and interactive committee setting. Within such an environment, delegates are able to maximize the development of their public speaking and diplomatic abilities with the guidance of professional dais members. 

Additionally, in line with our aim to foster the personal growth of delegates, CAHSMUN is run entirely by high school students. In doing so, we offer students the ability to develop their leadership and broaden their network through participation as conference staff, dais members and on the Secretariat team.

Accessible Service

Since its inception, CAHSMUN has aimed to keep Model UN accessible. Our commitment to this value is reflected in CAHSMUN’s provision of over $100,000 in bursaries in the past five years, which helps high school students attend our conference and develop their passion for global issues and international politics. Our Secretariat team works to meet every financial aid request that we receive from delegates and sponsor teachers alike.

Furthermore, CAHSMUN provides assistance to Model UN delegates and clubs outside of our annual conference. Our services include the CAHSMUN Foundations program, in-school presentations to new clubs by the Secretariat, and through closer relationships with club leaders.

If you are interested in setting up a new Model UN club at your school and would like assistance, please contact outreach@cahsmun.org.