Growing as leaders—while having a great time
Youth Leadership Summit participants were empowered to network and get out of their comfort zone in workshops, activities, games and guest presentations that built foundational leadership skills.
Interest: Children and Youth
Valemount Program Gets Local Youth Outdoors
Robson Valley Community Services recently launched Valemount Youth Wilderness Initiative, a program that focuses on youth building resiliency and positive self-image, while fostering community and collaboration with local Indigenous groups.
Youth Engage in Climate Events
Basin youth learn how to channel their passion into action.
Having fun with meaningful results
Nelson Youth Action Network keeps youth engaged, supporting social connectivity and their physical and mental health.
Engaging and empowering youth
Youth have their say on the here and now, and tomorrow From its beginnings, the Trust has recognized that youth are essential to the future of the Basin and are eager to make their voices heard….
Slam Dunk for Salmo Centre
In the Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre, kids toss basketballs. Some shimmy hula hoops around their waists. It’s the place to go to play ultimate frisbee, or for seniors to take fitness classes. There are…
Fun and Games – with a Purpose
Developing leadership skills in youth It’s hard to keep all the balls in the air—literally. Picture a room of youth tossing juggling balls to each other, calling each other’s names, seeing how many balls they can…
Finding Community and Confidence
Youth from around the Basin may have a lot in common, from favourite video games, to shared hobbies, to wanting to see the same changes in their communities. They’ve also told the Trust they’d like to…
Students “Do and Learn” in their Wild Backyards
With patches of snow on the ground, it’s a day for jackets and hoods up to protect ears from the cold. It’s Wednesday, November 14, 2018, and a group of ninth graders is traipsing across an…
People, Land and Paddles
The Columbia River is beautiful and impressive—and important for many cultural, ecological and economic reasons. In August 2018, 16 youth launched on an 11-day journey down the river to understand this waterway and its values. Through…
