Youth Engagement
Over 11,500+ students, faculty and business people in British Columbia and around the world, have been impacted through this pioneering work.
Leading Change for Youth
Our Youth Engagements are a mutli-faith and multi-cultural collaborative effort working with both youth and educators to challenge stereotypes and foster understanding. The program helps to address and counter all forms of hate and discrimination in Canada.
Impact and Activities:
- Reaching Thousands: Over 11,500 students, faculty, and business people in British Columbia and beyond have been impacted by this initiative.
- Engaging Students and Teachers: The interactive program helps develop cultural competence by addressing the challenging issue of hate and racism in Canada.
- Breaking Down Silos: Meaningful engagement is facilitated with leading members of diverse communities,including Indigenous, Black, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and Asian/Buddhist communities.
- Encouraging Critical Thinking: Students can ask tough and open questions as they learn about personal and media bias and how to critically analyze the representation of others.
- Addressing Individual Biases: The project aims to create meaningful interactions between students and individuals from different backgrounds, promoting understanding and challenging stereotypes.
We work to bridge divides and create a more inclusive society by fostering direct connections and encouraging open dialoguFoe.
Partner School Districts
Partner Youth Organizations
KidsPlay
KidsPlay is a non-profit organization working towards keeping kids away from the lifestyle of drugs, gangs, and violence.
Yo Bro | Yo Girl
The Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative staff and volunteer mentors aim to develop strong, healthy community early, whether it’s in school, after school, or during school holidays.
School Engagements
McNair Secondary School - Richmond, BC
November 19, 2024
Seycove Secondary School - North Vancouver, BC
May 29, 2024
City of Kelowna
May 27, 2024
École Alpha Secondary School - Burnaby, BC
April 19, 2024
Hugh Boyd Secondary School - Richmond, BC
April 9, 2024
King David High School - Vancouver, BC
February 28, 2024
A.R. MacNeill Secondary School for Professional Development Day - Richmond, BC
February 16, 2024
Goldstone Park Elementary - Surrey, BC
January 24, 2024
Prince of Wales Secondary - Vancouver, BC
May 24, 2023
Fraser Academy - Vancouver, BC
May 23, 2023
Burnaby Mountain School - Burnaby, BC
May 15, 2023
Oliver and Penticton
May 11, 2023
Gladstone Secondary School - Vancouver, BC
March 7, 2023
Richmond School Board
February 9, 2023
City of Coquitlam
January 22, 2023
Salmon Arm Secondary School, Sullivan Campus - Salmon Arm, BC
May 27 2022
Salmon Arm Secondary School, Jackson Campus - Salmon Arm, BC
May 26 2022
West Point Grey Academy - Vancouver, BC
March 21, 2022
St. Patrick Regional Secondary School - Vancouver, BC
March 21, 2022
L.A. Matheson - Surrey, BC
Februay 2, 2022
King David High School - Vancouver, BC
Nov 24, 2021
Other Youth Engagement Events
(Upcoming) Drugs and Gangs: A Community Forum on Public Safety
Communities across the Lower Mainland continue to face the urgent challenges of drugs, gangs, and youth violence. Families, educators, law enforcement, and local organizations all share a growing concern for the safety and well-being of our young people. To address these challenges head-on, we are proud to announce the Drugs and Gangs Public Safety Forum—an interactive, solutions-focused event designed to bring together community members, experts, and frontline organizations.