CVYC’s 2016/2017 cohort recently cross the mid-year point in our program. We spent some time reflecting on our experience thus far.
We are proud of accomplishing the following:
- Learning about the realities and legacy of colonization
- Becoming familiar with our neighbourhoods and connecting with people in our city
- Strategically planning a community event
- Community mapping and identifying places in Victoria that are not safe for youth
- Taking steps to addressing the needs of Victoria’s youth
- Spending time doing something we are passionate about by being a part of CVYC
This is some of what we have accomplished thus far:
- We met with City Council and Staff to discuss the issues concerning youth in our city
- We connected with other community organizations
- We spent time to learn about colonization and its impacts
- We have worked towards unlearning colonialism
- We have planned 3 community projects and have worked effectively in action teams
- We have increased our knowledge about social justice issues
- We have all learned to work together and create safe space for collaboration
Here are a few things we hope to do as we move forward:
- Attend poetry workshops
- Host an open mic event for youth
- Raise awareness about mental health resources in the Victoria
- Identify the housing demands of youth in Victoria
- Continue exploring decolonization and reconciliation within our communities
- Build social connections with our community and a strong team culture within CVYC
- Host one big event planned by the entire CVYC group
- Participate in a community garden
