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The City of Victoria Youth Council

 

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What is the City of Victoria Youth Council?

  • Youth-driven, grassroots project that offers opportunities for civic engagement to youth who live, work, hang out or go to school in the City of Victoria
  • Hosted by the LifeCycles Project Society in partnership with the City of Victoria
  • We actively seek out collaborations and partnerships
  • We emphasize leadership and skill development to help youth access City Hall
  • We can act as a positive advocate for youth who are unable or unwilling to speak for themselves

Our Goal

  • To be the go-to group on municipal youth issues and initiatives in Victoria for youth, other community members, city staff, and elected officials

Our Objectives

  • Listen and communicate regularly with youth from all backgrounds and walks of life
  • Offer youth information and tools for engaging in municipal processes
  • Work with Mayor, Council, and city staff to include youth perspectives and experiences in municipal processes and decisions
  • Take action and raise awareness about issues important to youth in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Make recommendations and lobby municipal government with, and on behalf of, the general youth population

Our Core Values

  • We believe: That youth are key stakeholders and should be included in decisions that affect them and their communities as a whole;
  • That young people are capable individuals and bring many talents, assets, and abilities to municipal governance, Mayor and Council, city staff, and the community; and
  • Injustices and inequities should be recognized and addressed by youth and other community members.

This Means:

  • We strive for inclusion with influence, not tokenism, within the CVYC and in our relationship with the municipal government;
  • We are committed to reflecting the diversity of youth through our work;
  • We are committed to learning, being challenged, and collaborating whenever effective; and
  • We strive to create a space that is respectful, inclusive, and fun for all participants.

Getting Involved

We welcome and encourage the participation of youth from all experiences and walks of life. We are happy to invite all interested youth 24 years and under who work, hang out, go to school, or access services in the City of Victoria to get involved with our Youth Council. For more information, check us out at www.cvyc.net or contact us if you are interested! The CVYC coordinator, Caitlin, can be reached at info[at]cvyc.net or through the LifeCycles office at 250.383.5800.