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Newly named SAJE supports offer youth in care a stronger path to adulthood
May 30, 2023 VICTORIA – Youth and young adults who have been in government care in British Columbia are receiving expanded supports through the newly named Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program. The name was chosen by the ministry’s Youth Advisory Council after online engagement. It reflects a positive approach that celebrates the […]
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Victoria Native Friendship Centre raising money for youth housing in the city – CBC
May 22, 2023 Aims to raise another $1.3M to buy land for 45-unit building The Victoria Native Friendship Centre is trying to fundraise $1.3 million for a plot of land to build an affordable housing facility for Indigenous youth. The friendship centre is working on plans for a 45-unit building it says is badly needed. […]
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Youth get opportunity to explore manufacturing careers
May 15, 2023 NANAIMO – Secondary school students and recent graduates will soon have access to short-term, paid work placements at local manufacturers through a new program designed to help build a future workforce. “Manufacturing is a growing part of our economy with 49,000 new job openings coming to the sector over the next 10 years. Now […]
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Generational change and boundless opportunity comes alive at this Indigenous panel discussion – Vancouver Is Awesome
Young Indigenous Leaders in Conversation is one of many highlights of the upcoming 2023 Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase in Vancouver An unprecedented shift in the national learning landscape is coming to fruition, and it’s one that hasn’t been seen in generations. This is a pivot focused on opportunity, optimism and a sense of paying it […]
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Funding will support Indigenous youth, leadership development
March 23, 2023 VANCOUVER – New funding will support the BC Association of Friendship Centres to expand access, education and training opportunities for Indigenous youth in B.C. during the annual Gathering Our Voices Indigenous youth leadership conference. “Gathering Our Voices helps Indigenous youth build their leadership skills and encourages them to dream big,” said Sheila […]
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Youth celebrate Hoobiyee in Vancouver after 3-year hiatus – cbc
Nisga’a new year celebration returns with in-person gathering Thousands of people gathered at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver on Friday for the first Hoobiyee gathering in three years. Hoobiyee marks a new season of harvesting for the Nisga’a Nation with the arrival of saak, a breed of eulachon fish that is a staple of the […]
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Youth Leaders Program – FNHC Gathering Wisdom XII Forum
The First Nations Health Council aims to have youth participation at the Gathering Wisdom for a Shared Journey forum. The Youth Leaders Program is an opportunity for BC First Nations youth to attend the Gathering Wisdom XII Forum, learn from leaders around them, and take part in a provincial level dialogue on the health and […]
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First rent supplements begin for youth from care in B.C.
Dec. 21, 2022 VICTORIA – Young people from government care have more support to make stronger transitions into adulthood because of $600-a-month rent supplements. Beginning this month, 797 young adults from government care began receiving monthly support through the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s new Rent Supplement Program. “We know that youth and young […]
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Canada and the Witset First Nation partner to launch the Witset Youth Healing Lodge Project
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Support line for those affected by missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people: For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. You can also access long-term health support services, such as mental health counselling, community-based emotional support, cultural services, and some travel costs to see Elders and traditional […]
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Friendship Centre youth team helps Indigenous young people overcome barriers – Times Colonist
Supports can include help making and getting to crucial appointments, assistance with resume writing and job applications, pregnancy and parenting support, and access to sports and recreation. Today’s Indigenous youth are tomorrow’s knowledge keepers. That’s the thinking behind the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s Youth Services Team, which offers one-on-one support to help Indigenous youth ages […]
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