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Representative for Children and Youth calls for provincial government to address “urgent needs” of up to 83,000 young people with disabilities not receiving adequate services
January 29, 2024 Victoria, B.C. – In a report released today, the Representative for Children and Youth says “the time to act is now” to ensure the needs of young people living with disabilities, and their families, are met. “A staggering number of families are at their breaking point, living within a system that remains […]
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Indigenous sovereignty the focus of a new report featuring the voices and experiences of Indigenous youth – cfweradio.ca
Jan 29, 2025 A new report by Deloitte Canada and Indigenous youth from across the country is putting a spotlight on Indigenous sovereignty. The report is titled ‘Honouring Indigenous sovereignty toward a future of collective prosperity,’ and sheds light on the challenges youth face asserting their sovereignty while offering recommendations on ways to take action. […]
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Volunteers needed at Canada’s largest Indigenous Youth Conference
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) is seeking more than 200 volunteers to assist with their annual Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Indigenous youth leadership conference in Kamloops. The conference, which is held in a different city each year, will be primarily located at Thompson Rivers University from March 18 to […]
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‘Historic’ opportunity for local Indigenous youth at upcoming conference – TBNewsWatch.com
Feathers of Hope holding session for young people to respond to Canada’s UNDRIP action plan. FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — About 50 Indigenous young people will have the chance to officially respond to, and offer feedback on, a federal action plan to how Canada is adopting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous […]
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Government of Canada announces new Canada Service Corps volunteer service opportunities for up to 20,000 youth
From: Employment and Social Development Canada January 16, 2025 Young people are building the Canada of today and of tomorrow, and the Government of Canada is creating new opportunities so they can foster their skills. Through the Canada Service Corps (CSC), youth are becoming part of the culture of service that helps equip them with […]
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Center for Native American Youth Proudly Announces the 2025 Champions for Change
Five Indigenous youth leaders from across the country join together to represent their communities on the national stage Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 2025 — The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is thrilled to announce the Champions for Change class of 2025 – a cohort of five remarkable Native youth who […]
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Gathering Our Voices: Indigenous Youth Leadership Training Event
The Gathering Our Voices (GOV) Indigenous Youth Leadership Training, hosted by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and its Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC), is held annually in March during the education break. Since GOV began, the goal for the leadership training has been simple and unwavering: provide Indigenous youth with the tools […]
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Standing Bear Northern Community Fund
The Standing Bear Northern Community fund was developed to support Indigenous communities and organizations, specifically in Northern Ontario, in delivering the Standing Bear program and activities to youth in an engaging and relevant way. Many communities and organizations are already delivering the activities that are detailed in Standing Bear courses and learning modules, including land-based […]
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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (Y.E.S.S.) Program Offered by Tricorp
The Y.E.S.S. Program is a 12-week initiative designed to equip youth with essential skills and hands-on work experience. The program includes 6 weeks of skills-building training followed by 6 weeks of work experience. Providing participants with Skills for Success (S4S) of Essential Skills, Soft Skills and Life Skills. Program Details: Application Deadline: January 8, 2025 […]
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Toys for the North to provide toys and hockey gear to Labrador youth
December 12, 2024 The 2024 Toys for the North campaign kicked off with the arrival Santa and an aircraft full of gifts this past Friday. On December 6th, 2024, Santa touched down in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to deliver his annual shipment of toys. In addition to the toys, Santa brought plenty of hockey gear for players and goalies. The toys and […]
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