Youth Now! Award Nomination

The Youth Council was nominated in the group category for a United Way Youth Now! Award. These awards recognize the amazing contributions youth (ages 11-24) make to our community.

The awards ceremony is Thursday, May 24th at 7pm at Camosun College.

Youth Core Launch

YouthCore.ca is a great new tool to provide info for youth as well as link youth in Victoria. The launch party, tomorrow night, Wed. May 23 at the Victoria Event Center, will be all about fun, learning and music! The Vic High R&B Band will be performing, there will have a showcase of this website and all the fun stuff that is on it and also information on different opportunities for young people just like you. To get involved in with the project in any way call: 383-5800 or
email: youth@lifecyclesproject.ca

Youth Forum

Public Youth Forum on Homelessness
Tuesday May 15
Doors open @ 6; Discussion starts @ 6:30
Victoria Events Center

Refreshments and Snacks will be provided!

“Please join us for an open and honest discussion between decision-makers and everyday young folks like you and me, about homelessness and our city.”

Special Panel Guests Include City of Victoria Council Member:
Chris Coleman

For more information or to get involved please contact us at 388-7696 or email us at victoriayouthcouncil@shaw.ca

March 8 Meeting Minutes

The meeting minutes from our March 8 Executive Meeting at the Blanshard Community Centre are now on our online forums.

Executive Meeting

The CVYC’s next Executive Meeting will be Thursday, March 1st from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. The location is still to be determined. This will be our first official meeting with Katie as coordinator!

Last night, we had our last executive meeting with Chelsea our outgoing coordinator. We should have some group photos from our meeting up soon.

Loud And Clear Youth Confrence

The CVYC and several other community groups will be attending a free youth engagement confrence at City Hall on Febuary 10th. Workshop themes range from self-care and safety to environment and employment. The confrence will also feature the Victoria premiere of the acclaimed documentary, Wards of the Crown. Filmmaker Andree Cazabon will also be in attendance. Interested? For more information, or to register ASAP, email Carla at Carla.Sanfrany@unitedwayvictoria.bc.ca, or phone 385-6708.

CVYC Youth Survey Report Online

We presented the results of our first ever youth survey to City Council earlier this month. Now our report is available to everyone on our Press page as a PDF download. You can also download the Executive Summary and Appendix.

Members Page Updated

We’ve updated our Members page with bios of a handfull of the dozen talented youth that make up the current Executive team. Interested in becoming involved yourself? Email our coordinator at victoriayouthcouncil@shaw.ca for more information!