Are you a storyteller? Interested in how the past shapes the present? Do you have a passion for social justice? If any of this sounds like you, join the Social Inclusion Guides hosted by the City of Victoria Youth Council.

Work in a collaborative group to research the untold stories of Victoria. Stories of oppression, colonization, resistance, and resilience. The Social Inclusion Guides will conduct research, create a walking-tour, and act as tour guides for local participants

You will receive training in the following areas:

• Anti-oppression and Identity Politics
• How to do research (online, library, government archives)
• Writing scripts and storytelling
• Public speaking and guiding tours

Perks of participation:

• Gain skills that look great on job applications
• Connect with your peers
• A reference letter upon completion
• An honourarium upon completion
• Bus tickets and refreshments at training workshops
• Learn about your city and community

Eligibility for participation:

• Ages 14-24
• Must live, work, study, or hang out in City of Victoria
• Attend all of the training workshops
• Be committed to completing the project

If you are interested in becoming a Social Inclusion Guide, please complete and submit a registration form by 5pm on April 30th, 2018.

Workshop dates:
Introduction and Anti-Oppression > Monday, May 7^th – 5pm to 8pm
Introduction to research skills > Monday, May 14^th – 5pm to 8pm
Collecting stories > Saturday, May 26^th – 1pm to 5pm
Storytelling and public speaking > Sunday, May 27^th – 1pm to 5pm
Final Touches and practice > Monday, May 28^th – 5pm to 8pm
CVYC Pilot > Tuesday, June 5^th – 6pm to 8pm

The City of Victoria Youth Council (CVYC) is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 programming year. 

CVYC is a youth-driven, grassroots program that offers opportunities for civic engagement to youth who live, work, hang out or go to school in the City of Victoria. We believe that youth are key stakeholders and should be included in decisions that affect them and their communities as a whole. The CVYC is funded and hosted by the City of Victoria and is composed of youth ages 14-24 who volunteer their time to build their capacity as leaders and activists to bring about the change they want to see in their city. Please see the attached digital brochure outlining this year’s program priorities and topics.

Being a member requires:

• Interest and passion for issues relating to youth in the City of Victoria.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• A one-year commitment
• Being between the ages of 14 to 24.
• Living, working, hanging out or going to school in the City of Victoria.
• Attending weekly gatherings every Tuesday 6pm-8pm
• Staying in regular communication (email, Facebook or phone) with the CVYC Coordinator and other members.

The application process is not competitive. We accept new members until we fill up all the spots available. The City of Victoria Youth Council is committed to forming a group that represents the diversity of youth in Victoria. We strongly encourage youth of colour, youth with disabilities, young mothers, Indigenous youth, LGBTQ2+ youth and youth from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds to apply.

If you have any questions please contact us at info@cvyc.ca

Start your summer with the CVYC Mural Project. We invite youth ages 14-24 to collaboratively produce a community mural at the Yates St. Community Garden. Participants will be supported by Indigenous Artist in Residence at the City of Victoria, Lindsay Delaronde to develop a vision and execute the mural. The CVYC Mural Project runs every Saturday from May 27th to June 24th.

Participants who complete the mural and attend all five sessions will receive a $100 honorarium upon completion. 

Youth with all levels of artistic skill and experience are invited to register by emailing info@cvyc.ca. Space is limited. 

Lindsay Delaronde is an Iroquois Mohawk woman born and raised on the Kahnawake reservation outside of Montreal, is also a multi‐disciplinary Visual Arts MFA alumna (2010) and has been a professional practicing artist for the past five years. Her work was in the spotlight with her 2016-17 exhibit In Defiance at UVic’s Legacy Gallery. “I hope to create artworks that reflect the values of this land, which are cultivated and nurtured by the Indigenous peoples of this territory,” said artist Lindsay Delaronde. “I see my role as a way to bring awareness to and acknowledge that reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is a process, one in which I can facilitate a collaborative approach to creating strong relationships to produce co-created art projects in Victoria.”

 

 

The City of Victoria Youth Council (CVYC) hosted a non-partisan All-Candidates Q&A for youth of all ages on Saturday, April 29th. Key issues such as education, transportation, and health care were discussed.  Candidates from Victoria-Beacon Hill, Victoria-Swan Lake, Oak Bay-Gordon Head, and Saanich South joined to help youth gear up for election day – May 9th.

Check out The Martlet’s article on the youth all-candidates event.
Some questions you should be asking before you vote.
All the information you need about voting.